EFC Izmir vs Kagonbo PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 2179 p4p, 283 weight class) and Mungo Jerry (ranked 2212 p4p, 290 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Jerry

192 cm
20
193 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

189 cm
23
193 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mungo Jerry!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerry throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Jerry avoids it well and moves away.
Jerry tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Jerry is quick to defend against it.
Jerry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jerry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jerry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jerry sprawls and moves away.
Jerry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Jerry is quick to defend against it.
Jerry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Jack Jackson has been cut.
Jerry misses with a wild combination.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Jerry is quick to defend against it.
Jerry misses with a wild combination.
Jerry misses with a combination

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jerry!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jerry is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jerry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jerry is trying to buck Jackson off.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jerry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jerry keeps working.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jerry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Jerry explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jerry throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick by Jerry misses

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jerry swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson prevents Jerry from getting back to his feet.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jerry is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.

Jerry has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerry wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jerry is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson won't allow Jerry to get back to his feet.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Jerry keeps moving.
Jerry wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jerry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jerry keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jerry is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.

Jerry has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mungo Jerry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jerry lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Jerry takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jerry misses with the combination.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jerry throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jerry misses with the combination.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jerry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Jerry.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Jerry.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jerry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Jerry avoids it well and moves away.
Jerry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Jerry is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick from Jerry misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mungo Jerry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jerry throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jerry wants to get back to his feet.
Jerry is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Jackson tries for a kimura but Jerry is defending well.
Jerry is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Jerry blocks the move with his legs.
Jerry is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jerry!
Jerry is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Jerry bucks up and throws Jackson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Jerry throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jerry falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jerry is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jerry sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Jerry is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Jerry defending well.

Jerry manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jackson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Jerry breaks from the clinch.
Jerry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Jerry is quick to defend against it.
Jerry throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Jerry is quick to defend against it.
Jack Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jerry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Jerry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jerry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.

Jerry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jerry is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jerry is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Jerry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jerry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jerry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jerry!
Mungo Jerry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson stops Jerry from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jerry is keeping the position for now.
Jackson stands and throws Jerry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jerry wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jerry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jack Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jerry some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerry is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jerry is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jerry is looking to escape.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jerry really wants to buck Jackson off and get back to his feet.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jerry is looking to escape.
Jerry prevents Jackson from taking his back.
Jerry is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mungo Jerry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

No joy there for Jerry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jerry sprawls and moves away.
Jerry throws a leg kick

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jerry has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jackson is on him like a limpet, forcing Jerry back against the cage.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Jerry prevents the takedown attempt.
Jerry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jerry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
A hook to the body from Jerry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jerry lands a nice shot to the body.

Jerry breaks the clinch.
Jerry misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jerry sprawls and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jerry throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Jerry misses.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jerry misses with a wild combination.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jerry. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Jerry avoids it well and moves away.
Jerry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Mungo Jerry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Jerry gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jerry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson works to advance to full mount. Jerry defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jerry is looking to escape.

Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Jerry is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson.
Jerry really wants to buck Jackson off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to take Jerry's back here but Jerry is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jerry wants to get back to his feet.
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!

Jerry bucks up and throws Jackson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Jerry looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Jerry avoids it well and moves away.
Jerry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Jerry settles back down.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jerry.
Jerry throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jerry tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jerry as he jumps to the side.
Jerry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Jerry tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jerry misses with the combination.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jerry misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jerry falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jerry!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jerry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jerry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jerry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Jerry defends.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mungo Jerry!
Mungo Jerry gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sesto D Ippolito (ranked 2632 p4p, 330 weight class) and Anderson Scorpion (ranked 1628 p4p, 222 weight class). D Ippolito comes to the cage accompanied by Squeeze- Cool for Cats. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

D Ippolito
vs
Scorpion

180 cm
29
186 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

185 cm
30
189 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sesto D Ippolito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D Ippolito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from D Ippolito misses the target.

D Ippolito changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Scorpion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Scorpion throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

D Ippolito darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scorpion blocking the ground and pound attempt from D Ippolito.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard.
D Ippolito wants to free his trapped foot but Scorpion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
D Ippolito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Scorpion is controlling D Ippolito's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Let's hope that Scorpion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. D Ippolito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
D Ippolito passes the guard and advances to mount!
D Ippolito with the ground and pound from mount.
D Ippolito tries to push Scorpion's head away but Scorpion is holding on tight.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, D Ippolito cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

D Ippolito swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Scorpion is now in D Ippolito's guard. A big mistake from D Ippolito there, giving up the dominant position!
Scorpion trying to control but D Ippolito is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

D Ippolito working for submissions but it's allowed Scorpion to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Ippolito wants to get back to full guard.
Scorpion trying to mount his opponent but D Ippolito defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Ippolito misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Scorpion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with D Ippolito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
D Ippolito works his way to full guard. Good work.

D Ippolito isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Scorpion stacks D Ippolito on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Scorpion!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Scorpion stands up and beckons D Ippolito to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scorpion as he avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Scorpion misses
and D Ippolito counters with a straight right hand.
D Ippolito changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scorpion tries to avoid it but D Ippolito manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scorpion to the ground. Scorpion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
D Ippolito fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sesto D Ippolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorpion throws a push kick but D Ippolito slaps the foot to one side.
Scorpion throws a low kick but D Ippolito avoids it.
D Ippolito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
D Ippolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
D Ippolito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scorpion's waist but Scorpion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing D Ippolito off to one side.
Scorpion thumps D Ippolito with a low kick.
Sesto D Ippolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
D Ippolito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by D Ippolito as he checks the leg kick.
Scorpion misses with a low kick.
D Ippolito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scorpion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
D Ippolito fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from D Ippolito misses.
D Ippolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Ippolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scorpion.
D Ippolito avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by D Ippolito.
Scorpion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Scorpion 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.

Scorpion moves in looking to clinch but D Ippolito pushes him off.
D Ippolito feinted with a counter takedown.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
D Ippolito shoots for a takedown but Scorpion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice jab there from Scorpion.
D Ippolito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scorpion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scorpion tries to score with a low kick but D Ippolito moves his leg out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from D Ippolito.
Scorpion steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from D Ippolito.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sesto D Ippolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorpion throws a body punch but D Ippolito moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Ippolito slips a jab from Scorpion.
D Ippolito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scorpion but Scorpion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scorpion fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scorpion, right into the meat.
Anderson Scorpion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
D Ippolito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scorpion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scorpion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Ippolito.
A good leg kick by Scorpion.

D Ippolito manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scorpion on his heels. He'll look to pass Scorpion's guard now, I'm sure.
Scorpion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scorpion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scorpion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst D Ippolito is controlling him.
Scorpion has his hands on D Ippolito's head, controlling the position.
D Ippolito scoring with some ground and pound.
D Ippolito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion has control of D Ippolito's left arm, preventing D Ippolito from doing any damage.
Scorpion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
D Ippolito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scorpion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
D Ippolito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sesto D Ippolito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
D Ippolito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
D Ippolito throws a big elbow that misses.
Scorpion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
D Ippolito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scorpion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scorpion seems keen to control D Ippolito's posture.
D Ippolito is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is adopting a defensive guard.
D Ippolito throws a big elbow that misses.
D Ippolito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scorpion is looking to stand up but D Ippolito isn't so interested in that idea.
D Ippolito throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as D Ippolito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
D Ippolito is looking to work some ground and pound but Scorpion has wrist control.
D Ippolito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
D Ippolito throws a strike but Scorpion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion trying to control the position from guard on top but D Ippolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scorpion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control D Ippolito haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
D Ippolito is trying to control the position but Scorpion postures up.
Scorpion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scorpion trying to control but D Ippolito is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scorpion looking to pass the guard.
Scorpion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scorpion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Scorpion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Scorpion misses with a lunging right hand

and D Ippolito counters with a nice double leg into guard.
D Ippolito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scorpion wants to sweep but no luck.
Scorpion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
D Ippolito won't allow Scorpion to sweep him here.
D Ippolito stands up over Scorpion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
D Ippolito throws a big elbow that misses.
D Ippolito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
D Ippolito stops Scorpion from standing up.
D Ippolito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion is adopting a defensive guard.
D Ippolito postures up in Scorpion's guard and throws a big left but Scorpion blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
D Ippolito throwing strikes from guard but Scorpion blocks nicely.
Scorpion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scorpion holds on and takes a little breather.
Scorpion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
D Ippolito throws a big right hand that misses.
Scorpion keeping moving, preventing D Ippolito from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scorpion scores with a sloppy right hand. D Ippolito should have avoided that one.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion works the jab nicely.
Anderson Scorpion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scorpion throws a leg kick that is checked

and D Ippolito counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Scorpion!
D Ippolito fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Scorpion wants to control but D Ippolito postures up.
Scorpion is looking to reverse the position.
D Ippolito scores with a couple of short elbows.
Scorpion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but D Ippolito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sesto D Ippolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scorpion can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion manages to work his way to half guard, despite D Ippolito's best efforts.

D Ippolito is looking for a kimura here.
Scorpion keeping control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Ippolito is trying to control. Scorpion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scorpion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from D Ippolito.

D Ippolito seems to be looking for submissions.
Scorpion gets full guard.
Scorpion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as D Ippolito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion keeping moving, preventing D Ippolito from controlling successfully.

D Ippolito drops back looking for a leg! Scorpion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scorpion manages to kick D Ippolito off! D Ippolito jumps back into Scorpion's guard.
Scorpion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
D Ippolito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
D Ippolito throwing strikes from guard but Scorpion blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Sesto D Ippolito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scorpion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Scorpion!
The defeated Sesto D Ippolito had this to say: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cole Reynolds (ranked 1071 p4p, 50 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 1525 p4p, 84 weight class). Viking has chosen Techno Viking as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Reynolds
vs
Viking

173 cm
27
145 lbs
10 - 3 - 1

178 cm
34
142 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Groove Gear

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Viking.
Viking throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viking throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Viking uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Techno Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Reynolds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Viking.
Viking slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Viking looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well.
Reynolds appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Viking. Those never looked like landing.
Reynolds looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reynolds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Viking takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reynolds counters with a low kick, right behind Viking 's knee.
Viking has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reynolds connects with an inside leg kick.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Viking's shoulder, as Viking tries to avoid the shot.
Viking is looking for the big counter here.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Viking - just one landing.
Viking slips a straight right by Reynolds.
A jab from Viking misses.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.

Viking fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reynolds, pushing him back against the cage.
Viking lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds wants to break free but Viking has control.
Viking lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viking lands on the inside with an uppercut.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Viking clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Reynolds scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Reynolds.
Viking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viking is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viking is struggling to control the position.

Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viking misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds scores with a sloppy right hand. Viking should have avoided that one.

Viking is rocked!
Reynolds works the jab nicely.
Viking is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Viking lands a nice shot to the body.
Viking throws a one two combo.
Reynolds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a leg kick which misses Viking's front leg but catches the back leg as Viking tries to avoid it.
Viking throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viking throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viking seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab lands there for Viking.
Viking throws a sloppy body shot
and Reynolds counters with a leg kick.
Viking misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice low kick that buckles Viking's knee momentarily.
Viking throws a poor cross that misses
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reynolds throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Viking crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds 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
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hellas Pankratios (ranked 379 p4p, 14 weight class) and Lucio Francisco Carmo (ranked 2279 p4p, 93 weight class). Carmo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lucio Francisco Carmo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Pankratios
vs
Francisco Carmo

200 cm
32
300 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

193 cm
31
287 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Rogue Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hellas Pankratios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucio Francisco Carmo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pankratios looks for a takedown but Carmo sprawls well.
Carmo fails with a takedown attempt.
Hellas Pankratios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Carmo does no damage.
Pankratios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pankratios works over Carmo's head and body with a nice combination.
Pankratios misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pankratios tries to land a body kick

and Carmo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pankratios's guard.
Carmo slips nicely into half guard.
Pankratios tries to roll over but Carmo keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carmo is looking for a kimura here.
Carmo controlling the action here.
Carmo wants to take a breather but Pankratios is having none of it.
Pankratios is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carmo wants to control but Pankratios is keeping him busy.
Pankratios is looking for a sweep. Carmo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Carmo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Carmo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pankratios is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carmo is looking for a kimura here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carmo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pankratios is looking to control Carmo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pankratios avoid being mounted?

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carmo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pankratios counters with a three punch combo that has Carmo backing up. Carmo nods at Pankratios to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carmo duly obliges.
Pankratios tries for a takedown but Carmo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carmo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carmo feints the counter takedown.
Carmo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carmo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pankratios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carmo keeps the fight on the outside.
Carmo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Pankratios tries to sprawl out of it but Carmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pankratios manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hellas Pankratios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Francisco Carmo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pankratios takes a swing at Carmo's ribcage but misses.
Carmo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pankratios defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucio Francisco Carmo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pankratios throws a solid leg kick but Carmo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pankratios.
Carmo misses with a straight left.
Carmo digs a good body shot into Pankratios's ribs.
Pankratios takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carmo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pankratios.
Carmo throws a series of punches but Pankratios moves out of range.
As Carmo looks to move away, Pankratios throws a big counter combo but Carmo just gets out of the way.
Pankratios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hellas Pankratios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carmo dodges the punch combination from Pankratios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pankratios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carmo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pankratios moves away.
Pankratios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carmo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo misses with a hook. Pankratios ducked under it nicely.
Pankratios connects with a body shot.
Carmo swinging wildly here.
Carmo checks a leg kick nicely.
Pankratios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carmo.
Carmo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pankratios.
Carmo misses with a two punch combination.
Carmo misses with an uppercut. Pankratios saw that one coming.
Carmo works Pankratios's body with a nice hook.
Carmo clobbers Pankratios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Pankratios misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pankratios dips to his left and cracks Carmo with an uppercut!
Pankratios moves into range and lands a nice body 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!
Carmo cracks Pankratios with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pankratios misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carmo missing with a left hand there. Pankratios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carmo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carmo misses with a straight right.
Pankratios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carmo.
Carmo checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pankratios scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A swing and a miss from Carmo.
Pankratios misses with a kick to the body.
Pankratios fails with the takedown.
Carmo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carmo blocks the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Carmo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carmo.
Carmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pankratios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carmo throwing strikes from guard but Pankratios blocks nicely.
Pankratios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carmo's guard.

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!

Carmo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pankratios defends well.
Carmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pankratios manages to get himself to full guard.

Carmo looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pankratios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carmo moves away.
Pankratios moves in looking to clinch but Carmo pushes him off.
Carmo misses with a looping left.
Pankratios throws a right hand that Carmo ducks under and follows up with a left that Carmo also avoids with ease.
And Carmo tries to counter it with a takedown but Pankratios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pankratios closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Lucio Francisco Carmo has been cut.
Carmo shoots in for a takedown but Pankratios shows good takedown defense.
Pankratios throws a big counter combination but Carmo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pankratios throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy left from Carmo finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Pankratios drops Carmo with a beautiful combination! Carmo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pankratios is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pankratios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carmo moves away.
Carmo with the counter takedown but Pankratios avoids it easily.
Hellas Pankratios is winning the standup battle so far.
Carmo fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pankratios clinches up with Carmo and pushes him back against the cage.
Pankratios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carmo can't find room to land a body shot as Pankratios controls the action.
Pankratios stalling in the clinch but Carmo improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carmo.
A head punch on the inside from Carmo fails to land.
Carmo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pankratios stops a takedown attempt from Carmo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carmo.
Pankratios fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pankratios misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carmo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pankratios.
Carmo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carmo is trying to maintain a safe position but Pankratios gets an underhook and turns Carmo into the cage.
Carmo has Pankratios pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pankratios manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hellas Pankratios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Francisco Carmo.
Carmo working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pankratios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Carmo tries to sprawl but Pankratios drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pankratios working over Carmo with some ground and pound. Carmo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pankratios takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Carmo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pankratios pulls his head out easily.
Carmo wants to control but Pankratios is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carmo keeping control of the position.
Pankratios takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmo tries to get to full guard but Pankratios has control of the leg.
Carmo has a hand on Pankratios's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pankratios takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lucio Francisco Carmo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pankratios looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Carmo is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pankratios looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmo gets back to half guard.
Pankratios controlling the pace.
Carmo trying to hold on to Pankratios's head to control him but Pankratios postures up.
Carmo wants to improve his position but Pankratios is controlling well.
Carmo trying to control from the bottom.
Hellas Pankratios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pankratios thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hellas Pankratios showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carmo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hellas Pankratios!
An out of breath Hellas Pankratios 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
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Jorgensen (ranked 1172 p4p, 61 weight class) and Santana Blaze (ranked 844 p4p, 42 weight class). Santana Blaze will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jorgensen
vs
Blaze

165 cm
39
143 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

177 cm
39
138 lbs
22 - 14 - 2

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrious Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Santana Blaze!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.

Blaze tries to sprawl but Jorgensen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jorgensen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blaze is trying to stand.
Blaze is looking for a sweep. Jorgensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blaze looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jorgensen connects with a nice short shot to Blaze's temple.
Blaze pushes Jorgensen off looking to stand but Jorgensen dives back in and keeps control.
Jorgensen thows a huge punch but Blaze dodges it nicely.
Blaze regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jorgensen landing some decent shots from guard.
Blaze controls Jorgensen momentarily but Jorgensen frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorgensen chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blaze wriggles free and stands up.
Jorgensen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorgensen dives in and grabs Blaze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blaze pushes down on Jorgensen's head and hops out.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Demetrious Jorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgensen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze throws a lazy right hand but Jorgensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jorgensen.
Blaze misses with a straight right.
Jorgensen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jorgensen blocks a jab.
Jorgensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blaze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jorgensen somewhat.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blaze has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jorgensen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Blaze is looking to chop away at Jorgensen's legs.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the 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!
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blaze napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blaze can't do much from the bottom here.
Blaze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blaze wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jorgensen working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen is working Blaze over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Jorgensen crashes against the mat.
Blaze is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jorgensen off and has taken his back!
Jorgensen covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jorgensen breaks Blaze's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jorgensen throwing strikes but missing.
Jorgensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgensen throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaze trying to keep a closed guard but Jorgensen is proving a slippery customer.
Jorgensen cracks Blaze with a solid left hand.
Jorgensen throwing strikes but missing.
Jorgensen wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Blaze manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorgensen working aggressively here.
Blaze wants to break free but Jorgensen has control.

Jorgensen has picked Blaze up - he's going for a ride! Jorgensen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jorgensen thows a huge punch but Blaze dodges it nicely.
Blaze is looking for a sweep. Jorgensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jorgensen stops Blaze from getting back to his feet.
Blaze gets full guard.
Jorgensen is working Blaze over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blaze wants to stand up but Jorgensen is controlling him.
Jorgensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santana Blaze will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jorgensen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blaze manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blaze tries to get to full guard but Jorgensen has control of the leg.
Jorgensen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jorgensen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jorgensen stops Blaze from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze trying to control here.
Jorgensen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blaze is trying to stand up here but Jorgensen is controlling him well.
Blaze trying to hold on to Jorgensen's head to control him but Jorgensen postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jorgensen working the head and body with strikes.
Blaze wants to control but Jorgensen is keeping busy.
Jorgensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blaze is looking to escape.
Jorgensen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jorgensen 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.
Jorgensen working the head and body with strikes.

Blaze manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jorgensen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Blaze breaks the clinch.
Jorgensen fails with the takedown.
Blaze flicks out a counter leg kick but Jorgensen steps away.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt - Blaze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blaze takes a swing at Jorgensen's ribcage but misses.
Jorgensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blaze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jorgensen somewhat.
Blaze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen shoots for a takedown but Blaze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Blaze thuds a left hand into Jorgensen's body.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaze circles away.
Jorgensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blaze misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorgensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blaze cracks Jorgensen with a good jab.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jorgensen avoids the body shot from Blaze.
Jorgensen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Blaze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jorgensen eats them both and turns towards Blaze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blaze napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze is looking to regain half guard here but Jorgensen keeps moving and retains side control.
Jorgensen in side control, throwing shots but Blaze defends.
The strikes coming from Jorgensen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blaze tries to improve position but can't.
Jorgensen in side control, throwing shots but Blaze defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze tries to escape but Jorgensen is in control.
Jorgensen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Blaze is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Blaze struggling a bit here.
Blaze is trying to buck Jorgensen off.
Jorgensen scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgensen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Blaze some visible discomfort.
Blaze is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jorgensen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jorgensen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jorgensen winds up and cracks Blaze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blaze desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blaze tries to roll over but Jorgensen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen works his way into side control.
Jorgensen prevents Blaze from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jorgensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blaze is still trying to improve position.
Blaze keeps trying to improve his position.
Blaze parries the strikes from Jorgensen easily there. Jorgensen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blaze to escape.
Jorgensen working the ground and pound.
Blaze manages to get back to half guard.
Blaze keeping hold of Jorgensen's head, controlling as best he can.
Blaze is looking for a sweep. Jorgensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blaze wants to control but Jorgensen is keeping busy.
Jorgensen working over Blaze with some ground and pound. Blaze looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Blaze is rocked!
Blaze taking some punishment here, with Jorgensen in his half guard.
Blaze is still in real trouble! Can Jorgensen finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze taking some punishment here, with Jorgensen in his half guard.
Blaze is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Jorgensen there.
Jorgensen lands a big elbow - Blaze is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jorgensen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrious Jorgensen!
Santana Blaze was interviewed post fight and said ' '.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between De Forest Treadwell (ranked 1128 p4p, 165 weight class) and Jako Day (ranked 1150 p4p, 171 weight class). Treadwell comes to the cage accompanied by God gave me style, I’m coming home mix. 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.

Forest Treadwell
vs
Day

193 cm
27
215 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

189 cm
36
210 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, De Forest Treadwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jako Day!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Treadwell.
Day tries to bench press Treadwell off him but Treadwell keeps the position.
Day is trying to control Treadwell's posture but Treadwell avoids it.
Treadwell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Day is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Treadwell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Treadwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Day has escaped the position, nice work there.
Treadwell lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Day's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Treadwell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Treadwell tries to advance to mount but Day denies him.
Day can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Treadwell slows the pace down.
We've been hearing that Treadwell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Day gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Day is trying to maintain the position but Treadwell is very close to passing his half guard.
Treadwell trying to mount his opponent but Day defends it.
Day wants to get back to full guard.
Day controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Day has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Treadwell is working away from the top position though.
Day is refusing to be controlled, as Treadwell sits in half guard.
Well, if Treadwell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Day is trying to control but can't.
Day is positioning himself well to prevent Treadwell advancing to mount.
Treadwell slows the pace down in half guard.
Treadwell wants to pass to mount but Day is defending the position.
Treadwell stops Day from getting back to his feet.
Treadwell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Treadwell goes for a double leg but Day avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Day continues to drive forward.
Treadwell tests Day's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Jako Day has been cut.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Treadwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Treadwell attempts a counter takedown but Day avoids it well and moves away.
Day takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Treadwell scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Treadwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Treadwell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Day uses from the top position.
Day is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Day stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Treadwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Treadwell wants to sweep here but Day controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Treadwell is on top in guard.

Day wants to stand up but Treadwell is controlling him.
Day looking to control.
Treadwell throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day looking to control.
Treadwell wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Treadwell passes Day's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Day avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Treadwell.
Day is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Treadwell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Treadwell's back!
Day tries to get the hooks in deep but Treadwell pushed the leg off.
Treadwell tries to escape the position.
Day is riding his opponent, not letting Treadwell buck him off.
Day lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day keeps control of the position easily here as Treadwell tries to buck him off.
Treadwell covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Forest Treadwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jako Day's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Treadwell moves away from the strike by Day.
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Treadwell circles away quickly and effectively.

Day gets caught napping as Treadwell dives in and scores a takedown. Day manages to retain guard.

Day pushes Treadwell off and gets back to his feet.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Treadwell shoots in for a double leg but Day sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Day scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Treadwell gets a clinch.
Day has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Treadwell decides to pull guard.
Treadwell is pulling down on Day's head. It's preventing any offense from Day, at least for the moment.
Treadwell trying to control the position.
Day slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
De Forest Treadwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.
Day sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Treadwell keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Day's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Treadwell looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Forest Treadwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day misses with a looping right.
Treadwell shoots in for a takedown but Day shows good takedown defense.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Treadwell attempts a counter takedown but Day avoids it well and moves away.
Day throws a series of punches but Treadwell avoids them all with ease.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for De Forest Treadwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
Treadwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Treadwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
Treadwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Day as he jumps to the side.
Day throws a counter combo.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Treadwell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Day misses with a double jab.
Treadwell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Treadwell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Treadwell is keen to just control but Day is a slippery customer.
Day wants to control but Treadwell is keeping busy.
Treadwell is trying to control the action in half guard but Day is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Day is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
Treadwell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Day trying to hold on to Treadwell's head to control him but Treadwell postures up.
Day on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
Treadwell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Day manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Treadwell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Treadwell is looking for a takedown.
Treadwell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Day gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day tries to break the clinch but Treadwell is controlling the position.
Treadwell tries to pull guard but Day won't allow it.

Day breaks from the clinch.
Treadwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Treadwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day scores with a nice strike.
Day with a jab.
Treadwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Treadwell swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Treadwell tries for a takedown but Day circles away easily
and Treadwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jako Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jako Day's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Treadwell lands with a shot to the body.
Day throws a half hearted mid kick.
Treadwell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Treadwell jabs at Day's body.
Treadwell moves out of range as Day strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Day as he connects with a hook.
Treadwell throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Day. No joy for Treadwell on that attempt.

Treadwell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Day sprawls well initially but Treadwell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Day has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Treadwell is working away from the top position though.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
Treadwell trying to control the pace.
Treadwell wants to pass the guard but Day is defending well.
Treadwell slips a nice elbow through Day's hands, connecting with Day's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
Treadwell prevents Day from standing back up.
Treadwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Day is trying to stand.
Treadwell is keen to just control but Day is a slippery customer.
Treadwell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Treadwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Day's head.
Treadwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Day's head.
Day looks like he's trying to stand up.
Treadwell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Treadwell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Day trying to control here.
Treadwell trying to mount his opponent but Day defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Treadwell.
Treadwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Day keeps working.
Day avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Treadwell.
Day tries to roll over but Treadwell keeps him under control.
Day pushes Treadwell off looking to stand but Treadwell dives back in and keeps control.
Treadwell prevents Day from improving his position.
Treadwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Day does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Day desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Day avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Treadwell.
Treadwell trying to pass the guard but Day defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Treadwell connects with a nice short shot to Day's temple.
Treadwell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Treadwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Treadwell passes to side control.
Day tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Treadwell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Day is trying to control Treadwell's posture but Treadwell avoids it.
Treadwell is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Day is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell landing a few strikes.
Treadwell looks up at the clock and then as Day takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Treadwell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

The cut above Jako Day's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Day wants to control but Treadwell postures up.
Treadwell working the head and body with strikes.
Treadwell is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Day stops Treadwell from passing to mount.
Treadwell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Day is avoiding damage well.
Day is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Treadwell in side control, throwing shots but Day defends.
Day tries to buck Treadwell off but Treadwell is having none of it.
Treadwell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Day sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
De Forest Treadwell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Treadwell 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Forest Treadwell!
De Forest Treadwell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Sheehy (ranked 578 p4p, 70 weight class) and Morrison Lee (ranked 969 p4p, 120 weight class). Sheehy's entrance music is Tree falls - Timber!. A fine choice. Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Pretender kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sheehy
vs
Lee

168 cm
24
149 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

181 cm
34
158 lbs
24 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ethan Sheehy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Sheehy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sheehy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Sheehy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sheehy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sheehy throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Sheehy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Sheehy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Sheehy.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Sheehy moves out of range easily.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Sheehy's head but Sheehy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheehy thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheehy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sheehy's calf.
Sheehy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Sheehy tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheehy looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Sheehy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Sheehy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Sheehy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Sheehy's leg but Sheehy calmly moves out of range.
Lee swings for the body but Sheehy moves out of range.
A left and a right from Sheehy both land. Nice combination.
Sheehy jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee throws a jab when Sheehy was well out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheehy.
Sheehy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheehy moves away.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Sheehy is out of range.
Sheehy misses with the combination.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sheehy throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee thuds a left hand into Sheehy's body.
Lee throws the left hand but Sheehy avoids the punch easily.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Sheehy connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sheehy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sheehy.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Sheehy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Lee throws a hook but Sheehy avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Sheehy throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Sheehy counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheehy counters with a straight right hand.
Lee catches Sheehy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sheehy doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Sheehy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sheehy throws a shot to the body.
Sheehy misses with a low kick.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheehy dodges the punch combination from Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sheehy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Sheehy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Sheehy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sheehy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Sheehy off the cage and back into range.
Sheehy avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheehy.
Sheehy throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Sheehy's shoulder, as Sheehy tries to avoid the shot.
Sheehy is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
Sheehy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Sheehy misses with a double jab.
Sheehy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lee throws the left hand but Sheehy avoids the punch easily.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Sheehy's ribs.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sheehy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sheehy ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheehy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee avoids the head kick by Sheehy.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sheehy doesn't seem phased though.
Sheehy lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Lee scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sheehy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sheehy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lee.
Lee stuns Sheehy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehy throws out a powerful jab.
Sheehy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheehy.
Sheehy tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Morrison Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sheehy jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sheehy throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sheehy tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Sheehy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Sheehy should have avoided that one.
Morrison Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Sheehy lands a two punch combo.
Sheehy swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sheehy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sheehy.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Nice straight punches there by Sheehy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sheehy.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Sheehy's shoulder, as Sheehy tries to avoid the shot.
Sheehy cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sheehy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Sheehy misses the shot to the body.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sheehy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Sheehy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lee.

Sheehy has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sheehy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sheehy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sheehy tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sheehy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sheehy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling the position from side mount.
Sheehy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Sheehy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Morrison Lee!
Morrison Lee is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Morrison Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 1141 p4p, 161 weight class) and Yoel Mir (ranked 716 p4p, 109 weight class). Wiremu comes to the cage accompanied by Billy Joel - The River of Dreams. Aloysius Wiremu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wiremu
vs
Mir

187 cm
35
187 lbs
25 - 20 - 0

188 cm
28
201 lbs
19 - 10 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoel Mir!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir connects with a leg kick. Wiremu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wiremu misses with a right hand
and Mir counters with a stiff right hand.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiremu backing away here, and Mir unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wiremu looks to clinch
and Mir counters with a straight right hand.
Wiremu tries to clinch up but Mir circles away and keeps his distance.
Wiremu tries to clinch but Mir moves out of range.
Mir tries to clinch there but Wiremu circles away.
Mir lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Wiremu.
Yoel Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiremu tries to move into range but Mir moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mir ducks under a wild hook from Wiremu.
Wiremu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mir's calf.
Wiremu misses with a straight left.
Mir replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wiremu blocks it well.
Mir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiremu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Wiremu moves into the clinch.
Wiremu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mir trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mir.
Mir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mir obliges.

Mir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiremu swinging wildly here.
Wiremu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wiremu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Mir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wiremu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mir throws a leg kick but Wiremu moved away.
It appears Wiremu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mir throws a chopping leg kick but Wiremu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Mir takes the fight into the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu lands with a cross.
Wiremu wants to clinch up but Mir keeps it at a distance.
Mir throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses.
Wiremu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mir.
Mir checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wiremu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mir has time to react.
Mir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
Wiremu connects with a solid leg kick.
Mir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wiremu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mir throws a wild body kick that Wiremu sees coming a mile off.
Wiremu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mir doesn't seem bothered though.
Wiremu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wiremu lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws a low kick but Wiremu moves out of range easily.
Wiremu misses with a low kick as Mir jumps back.

Mir instigates a clinch.
Wiremu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wiremu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wiremu misses with a body punch.
Mir lands a nice knee to the body.
Wiremu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mir blocking some punches.
Wiremu working aggressively here.
Mir throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiremu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mir's elbow.
Mir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Mir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wiremu looks to land a left hand but Mir moved out of range nicely.
Mir connects with a crisp jab.
Wiremu moves in looking to clinch but Mir pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
Mir was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mir lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Mir.
Mir has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wiremu.
Mir misses with a looping right.
Mir ducks under a wild hook from Wiremu.
Wiremu throws a wild body kick that Mir sees coming a mile off.
Mir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiremu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Mir does it's job there.
Wiremu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mir tries a head kick but it misses.
Mir tried to score with a low kick but Wiremu checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiremu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mir's head.
Mir lands a slapping body shot.
Wiremu missing with a left hand there. Mir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mir takes a swing at Wiremu's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mir throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wiremu blocks the body kick.
Wiremu takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
Wiremu throws a lazy uppercut
and Mir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
Yoel Mir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mir lands a body shot.
Mir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mir throws a solid leg kick but Wiremu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mir.
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiremu throws a lazy right hand but Mir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Mir takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wiremu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wiremu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mir cracks Wiremu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu blocks a low kick nicely.
Wiremu lands with an uppercut that bounces Mir off the cage and back into range.
Wiremu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mir counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Mir.
Mir throws a good cross that connects.
Mir walks into a jab.
Wiremu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wiremu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mir lands a jab to Wiremu's midsection.
Wiremu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wiremu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiremu looks to land a body kick but Mir moved away.
A low kick from Wiremu is predictable there
and Mir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wiremu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wiremu misses with a body shot.
Mir misses with a head kick.
Wiremu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wiremu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mir manages to avoid it.
Wiremu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mir tries a quick counter leg kick but Wiremu is wise to it.
Wiremu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wiremu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mir misses with a body shot.
Wiremu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wiremu misses with a right hand
and Mir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mir throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mir wants to clinch up but Wiremu keeps it at a distance.
Wiremu moves out of range of the body kick.
Wiremu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wiremu lands a nice looking body kick.
Wiremu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mir.
Wiremu looks for the body kick but Mir saw that one coming.
Mir looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu lands a nice looking body shot.
Mir takes a jab right on the kisser.
A bone on bone clash there as Wiremu blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wiremu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wiremu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mir has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mir lands with a cross.

Mir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mir landing knees to the body.
Wiremu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiremu managing to block the knees to the body from Mir.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but Wiremu blocks with his arms.
Wiremu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mir cracks Wiremu with a nice body shot.

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

Mir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wiremu, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir working Wiremu over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiremu.
Wiremu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wiremu avoiding damage as Mir throws knees to the body.
Wiremu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wiremu misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiremu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wiremu tries a body shot but Mir blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mir.
Mir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mir blocks a body shot from Wiremu.
Mir unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiremu tries to throw a body punch but Mir avoids it by throwing Wiremu back against the cage.
Wiremu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mir.
Wiremu avoiding damage as Mir throws knees to the body.
Wiremu managing to block the knees to the body from Mir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoel Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wiremu's sensitive parts.
Good shot there by Mir.
Wiremu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wiremu.
Mir moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mir moves out of range as Wiremu strikes.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
Mir scores with a nice strike.

Mir clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mir trying to land knees to the body.
Mir blocking some punches.
Wiremu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wiremu lands a body punch.

Mir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wiremu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mir moves away.
Mir misses with a leg kick
and Mir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wiremu thuds his right hand into Mir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Mir rushes Wiremu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wiremu misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiremu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mir lands a nice uppercut.
Wiremu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mir.
Mir misses with the head strike.
Mir has Wiremu pressed against the cage, preventing Wiremu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wiremu misses with some punches.
Mir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mir tries to throw a body punch but Wiremu avoids it by throwing Mir back against the cage.
Mir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiremu working aggressively here.
Mir crunches a lovely knee into Wiremu's ribcage.
Aloysius Wiremu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir lands an elbow inside that Wiremu shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiremu is trying to break the clinch but Mir is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Mir.
Mir landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mir manages to break the clinch.
Mir scores with a nice head shot.
Wiremu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mir connects with a leg kick. Wiremu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mir throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wiremu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mir blocks a leg kick.
Mir appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mir throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wiremu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiremu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mir.
Mir looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiremu is just out of range.
Mir lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wiremu backs up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir lands with a right hand.
Wiremu misses with a straight left.
Wiremu misses with a leg kick.
Mir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiremu throws a lazy body kick
and Mir counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mir feints and then cracks Wiremu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wiremu down.
Mir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Mir.
A nice side step and Mir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wiremu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mir connects with a nice looking jab.
Mir connects with a right hand. Wiremu shakes it off.
Nice straight punches there by Mir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mir.
Mir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wiremu has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wiremu moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wiremu.
Wiremu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wiremu misses with a punch to the body.
Wiremu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mir blocking some punches.
Wiremu blocks a body shot from Mir.
Wiremu lands a body shot.
Yoel Mir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wiremu managing to block the knees to the body from Mir.

Mir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mir connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Wiremu misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mir.
A shot to the liver by Wiremu. Beautiful body shot.
Yoel Mir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mir throws a poor cross that misses
and Wiremu counters with a leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoel Mir!
Yoel Mir spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rosco Ladd (ranked 495 p4p, 74 weight class) and Corwin Valentine (ranked 1091 p4p, 155 weight class). Valentine has chosen I'm the Man as his entrance music. Corwin Valentine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ladd
vs
Valentine

176 cm
30
198 lbs
18 - 11 - 1

182 cm
29
187 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Voodoo Nutrition

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 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosco Ladd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corwin Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ladd cracks Valentine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Ladd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valentine doesn't seem phased though.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ladd lands a jab to the head.

Valentine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ladd, pushing him back against the cage.
Ladd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but Ladd blocks with his arms.
Ladd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ladd lands a shoulder strike.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Ladd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Valentine tries to clinch up.
Ladd tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Valentine closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Valentine.
Ladd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ladd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ladd scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Ladd scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ladd.
Valentine looks winded!
Ladd lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ladd.
Ladd pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine trying to land knees to the body.
Ladd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine lands a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Ladd.
Ladd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ladd lands a left hand.

Ladd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine needs to keep his hands up - Ladd had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Ladd circles away.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Ladd gets tackled into the cage by Valentine. Valentine maintains the clinch.
Ladd tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Ladd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd jabs Valentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Ladd.
Ladd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Ladd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine tries to move into range but Ladd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ladd throws out the jab.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ladd lunges at Valentine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valentine's hand.
Ladd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
A quick step to the side and Ladd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Ladd catches Valentine right on the button with a cross.
Ladd misses with a double jab.
Valentine tries to clinch but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
Valentine missing with a left hand there. Ladd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valentine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ladd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ladd blocks it with crossed arms.
Valentine with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ladd.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but Ladd blocks with his arms.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ladd blocks it with crossed arms.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ladd blocks it with crossed arms.
Ladd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ladd blocks it with crossed arms.
Ladd lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Ladd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
It looks like Ladd has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ladd dips to his left and cracks Valentine with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ladd misses with a hook.
Valentine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ladd connects with a jab.

Valentine clinches up against the cage.
Ladd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but Ladd blocks with his arms.
Ladd is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looking to throw knees to the head but Ladd is blocking nicely.
Ladd lands a nice shot to the body.

Ladd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ladd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ladd misses with a wild combination.
Ladd lands with a nice body punch.
Ladd throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Ladd circles away.
Valentine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valentine walks into a straight right hand from Ladd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ladd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ladd scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ladd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valentine doesn't seem phased though.
Ladd lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ladd throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ladd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ladd needs to keep his hands up - Valentine had a free shot at his head there.
Valentine ducks right into an uppercut from Ladd.
Valentine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ladd slips a jab from Valentine.
Ladd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Ladd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Valentine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentine scores with a nice strike.
Ladd looks to land a right hand but Valentine moved out of range.
No joy there for Ladd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ladd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ladd connects with a body shot that sends Valentine's belly button to the back.
Valentine wants to clinch up but Ladd keeps it at a distance.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Ladd moves forwards but Valentine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ladd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ladd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ladd.

It looks like Corwin Valentine has been cut.
Ladd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ladd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ladd lands an overhand right.
Valentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ladd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Ladd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Valentine pushes Ladd up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ladd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Ladd.
Ladd lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ladd blocks it with crossed arms.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ladd avoids it.

Ladd breaks from the clinch.
Ladd lands with a shot to the body.
Valentine 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.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Valentine takes one on the button.
Valentine wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd circles away from the clinch attempt.

Valentine has managed to clinch.
Valentine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ladd.
Valentine with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Ladd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ladd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ladd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A left lands for Ladd.
Valentine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valentine thows a left - swing and a miss!

Valentine clinches.
Valentine lands a knee to the body.
Valentine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.

Ladd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ladd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ladd throws a series of strikes that have Valentine backpedaling.

Valentine moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rosco Ladd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valentine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ladd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Ladd breaks from the clinch.
Valentine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ladd lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Ladd.
Nice jab there from Ladd.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ladd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valentine misses with a hook. Ladd ducked under it nicely.
Ladd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ladd lands with a good body shot.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Ladd works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ladd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ladd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Valentine back to the cage. Ladd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Valentine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladd misses the jab.
Ladd slips a straight right by Valentine.
Ladd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valentine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ladd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valentine thinking.
Ladd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ladd connects with a single shot there.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Valentine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valentine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ladd scores with a hook to the body. Valentine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valentine tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ladd cracks Valentine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ladd scores with the left hand. Valentine knows he should have avoided that one.

Valentine is rocked!
Ladd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valentine is still on wobbly legs! Can Ladd finish him?
Valentine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosco Ladd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corwin Valentine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine seems to have recovered his senses.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ladd lands a body shot.

Valentine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Ladd manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ladd lands a jab to the head.
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ladd is looking to counter punch.
Ladd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ladd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ladd.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ladd to counter with a crisp jab.
Ladd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ladd. Ladd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ladd scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Valentine misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valentine moves into the clinch.
Ladd lands a body shot.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Ladd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine tries to clinch but Ladd moves out of range.
A left and a right from Ladd both land. Nice combination.
Ladd works Valentine's body with a nice hook.
Valentine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Valentine misses.
The crowd cheers as Valentine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ladd doesn't seem phased though.
Ladd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valentine misses with a hook. Ladd ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valentine wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Valentine rushes Ladd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ladd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ladd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ladd managing to block the knees to the body from Valentine.
Ladd is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ladd lands with a short shot to the head.
Ladd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Ladd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ladd connects with the punch.
Ladd lands a body shot.
Ladd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ladd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
Ladd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ladd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valentine's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Ladd coming out on top.
Corwin Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ladd 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.
Valentine tries to clinch up but Ladd circles away and keeps his distance.
Ladd cracks Valentine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valentine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ladd.
Valentine wants to clinch.
Ladd throwing a counter right hand but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Ladd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valentine. Valentine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valentine 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.
Ladd throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Ladd scores with a body shot.
Ladd throws a right hand that Valentine ducks under and follows up with a left that Valentine also avoids with ease.
Valentine tries to clinch up but Ladd circles away and keeps his distance.

Valentine drives through and clinches with Ladd against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentine misses with a knee strike.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but Ladd blocks with his arms.

Ladd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Ladd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ladd slips under a jab.
Valentine throws a poor cross that misses
and Ladd counters with a nice body shot.
Rosco Ladd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rosco Ladd is winning the standup battle so far.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Ladd connects with a body shot that sends Valentine's belly button to the back.
Valentine tries to move into range but Ladd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ladd keeps the fight on the outside.
Ladd thuds his right hand into Valentine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valentine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ladd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ladd moves out of range of the strikes.
Ladd staying out of range there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosco Ladd!
The defeated Corwin Valentine had this to say: 'My career is not over, I will train harder and come back. Thank you to all my fans for your support!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uzun Ada Izmir (ranked 1439 p4p, 187 weight class) and Bismack Kagonbo (ranked 483 p4p, 66 weight class). Kagonbo has chosen Voodoo as his entrance music. 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?

Ada Izmir
vs
Kagonbo

180 cm
29
235 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

206 cm
29
241 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uzun Ada Izmir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bismack Kagonbo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kagonbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Ada Izmir misses.
Kagonbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kagonbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ada Izmir's calf.
Ada Izmir pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kagonbo is out of range and Ada Izmir settles back down.
Ada Izmir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ada Izmir staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Ada Izmir misses the target.
Ada Izmir looks to throw the jab but Kagonbo is out of range.
Kagonbo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kagonbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ada Izmir to counter with a crisp jab.
Ada Izmir tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kagonbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kagonbo misses with an uppercut. Ada Izmir saw that one coming.
Kagonbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Kagonbo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Kagonbo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ada Izmir finds it's way round the side to connect with Kagonbo's head.

Ada Izmir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ada Izmir working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kagonbo is trying to buck Ada Izmir off.
Kagonbo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ada Izmir.
Kagonbo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ada Izmir.
An elbow from Ada Izmir crashes against the mat.
Kagonbo is looking for a sweep.
Ada Izmir tries to score with some ground and pound. Kagonbo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ada Izmir throws an elbow but Kagonbo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kagonbo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kagonbo prevents Ada Izmir from moving into mount.
Kagonbo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kagonbo is trying to control Ada Izmir's posture but Ada Izmir avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kagonbo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ada Izmir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ground and pound from Ada Izmir seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ada Izmir throwing strikes but Kagonbo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ada Izmir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kagonbo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kagonbo controls the position.
Ada Izmir regains half guard.

Kagonbo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir tries to get to full guard but Kagonbo has control of the leg.

Ada Izmir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ada Izmir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ada Izmir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ada Izmir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Ada Izmir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ada Izmir works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Ada Izmir has his foot on Kagonbo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kagonbo works his way back into a safe position though.

Ada Izmir looking for a guillotine here but Kagonbo defends easily.
Ada Izmir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ada Izmir winds up and cracks Kagonbo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ada Izmir trying to control from Kagonbo's half guard. Kagonbo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ada Izmir throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uzun Ada Izmir dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kagonbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ada Izmir misses with a head kick.
Kagonbo cracks the inside of Ada Izmir's front leg.
Ada Izmir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kagonbo moves away.
Ada Izmir tries to clinch but Kagonbo moves out of range.
Kagonbo looks to throw the jab but Ada Izmir is out of range.
Kagonbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ada Izmir manages to avoid it.
Kagonbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kagonbo cracks Ada Izmir with an open hand slap.
Ada Izmir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Ada Izmir shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ada Izmir is keen to just control but Kagonbo is a slippery customer.

Ada Izmir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kagonbo defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ada Izmir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ada Izmir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ada Izmir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ada Izmir prevents Kagonbo from standing back up.
Ada Izmir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kagonbo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ada Izmir lands with a punch from half guard.
Ada Izmir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ada Izmir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ada Izmir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ada Izmir thows a huge punch but Kagonbo dodges it nicely.

Ada Izmir is looking for a kimura but Kagonbo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ada Izmir to get the leverage.
Kagonbo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Uzun Ada Izmir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ada Izmir trying to control the action but Kagonbo is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagonbo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir winds up and cracks Kagonbo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Ada Izmir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ada Izmir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ada Izmir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kagonbo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kagonbo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kagonbo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kagonbo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagonbo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ada Izmir is looking to work some ground and pound but Kagonbo has wrist control.
Ada Izmir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ada Izmir throws a big elbow that misses.
Kagonbo wants to get back to his feet but Ada Izmir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ada Izmir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ada Izmir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ada Izmir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ada Izmir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ada Izmir scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ada Izmir postures up in Kagonbo's guard and throws a big left but Kagonbo blocks it.
Ada Izmir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ada Izmir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ada Izmir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ada Izmir throwing strikes but missing.
Ada Izmir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kagonbo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ada Izmir.
Kagonbo keeping moving, preventing Ada Izmir from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ada Izmir connects with a couple of short punches.
Ada Izmir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ada Izmir stands up over Kagonbo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uzun Ada Izmir dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ada Izmir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ada Izmir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kagonbo lands a leg kick that knocks Ada Izmir off balance momentarily.
Ada Izmir tries to move into range but Kagonbo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ada Izmir misses with a right hand
and Kagonbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kagonbo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ada Izmir misses with a left hand
and Kagonbo counters with a right hand to the body.
Kagonbo missing with a left hand there. Ada Izmir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kagonbo scores with a sloppy right hand. Ada Izmir should have avoided that one.
Kagonbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ada Izmir.
Kagonbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ada Izmir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ada Izmir slips a straight right by Kagonbo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ada Izmir, right into the meat.
Ada Izmir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kagonbo can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagonbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ada Izmir tries for a takedown but Kagonbo circles away easily
and Kagonbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ada Izmir pushes Kagonbo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kagonbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ada Izmir fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Kagonbo manages to break the clinch.
Kagonbo swinging wildly here.
Ada Izmir feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kagonbo's calf.
Kagonbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kagonbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ada Izmir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kagonbo staying out of range there.
Kagonbo connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagonbo throws a body shot but no joy.

Kagonbo tries to sprawl but Ada Izmir drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ada Izmir not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Ada Izmir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ada Izmir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kagonbo keeps working.
Kagonbo wants to get back to his feet.
Ada Izmir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ada Izmir thows a huge punch but Kagonbo dodges it nicely.
Ada Izmir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kagonbo keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ada Izmir is trying to work for a kimura but Kagonbo is defending well.
Bismack Kagonbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ada Izmir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kagonbo's head.
Kagonbo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kagonbo is refusing to be controlled, as Ada Izmir sits in half guard.
Uzun Ada Izmir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ada Izmir seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ada Izmir misses with a head shot. Kagonbo uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ada Izmir wants to control from the top but Kagonbo keeps moving.

Kagonbo is looking for a triangle but Ada Izmir pushes his legs off easily.
Kagonbo keeping moving, preventing Ada Izmir from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo scores with a jab to the head.
Ada Izmir jabs Kagonbo right on the nose. Kagonbo blinks but takes it well.
Ada Izmir connects with a leg kick. Kagonbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kagonbo throws a hook but Ada Izmir blocks it.
Kagonbo swings for the body but Ada Izmir moves out of range.
Ada Izmir tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kagonbo manages to circle out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bismack Kagonbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ada Izmir 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uzun Ada Izmir!
After winning the bout, Uzun Ada Izmir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Bismack Kagonbo spoke after the fight, saying 'Breathes heavily....growls...'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

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