FARTMMA 34 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cormier (ranked 5609 p4p, 419 weight class) and Paul Bunyon (ranked 23676 p4p, 510 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cormier
vs
Bunyon

182 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

200 cm
27
275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Bunyon!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunyon is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Bunyon shuts the power down on Cormier. Lights out, game over! Bunyon is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Bunyon!

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RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Heimo (ranked 5895 p4p, 399 weight class) and New Breed One (ranked 4038 p4p, 341 weight class). New Breed One has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Heimo
vs
Breed One

169 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksi Heimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heimo scores with a takedown into One's guard.
One keeping moving, preventing Heimo from controlling successfully.

One looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heimo passes into side control.
One looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
One tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heimo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heimo misses with the ground and pound.
One is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One is pressing down on Heimo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
One has control of Heimo's left arm, preventing Heimo from doing any damage.

One looking for a guillotine here but Heimo defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

One looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Heimo has picked One up and slammed him! One can't keep hold of the triangle and Heimo manages to pass to side control!
Heimo working away.
One is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Heimo is staying active.
Heimo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on One's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Heimo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, One has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One tries to buck Heimo off but Heimo is having none of it.
One regains half guard.
One is trying to maintain the position but Heimo is very close to passing his half guard.
Heimo is trying to control. One wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
One is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. One manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
One trying to control the position.
Heimo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as One works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
One controls Heimo momentarily but Heimo frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimo trying to control but One is working from the bottom.

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

Heimo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing One to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Heimo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - One pulls down on the head and he's put Heimo to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). New Breed One!
Our winner, New Breed One, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Villaba (ranked 5876 p4p, 511 weight class) and Sasha Romaschenko (ranked 7190 p4p, 551 weight class). The key to victory for Hector Villaba has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Villaba
vs
Romaschenko

180 cm
26
192 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

183 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Villaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasha Romaschenko!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villaba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Villaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Villaba clobbers Romaschenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Villaba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romaschenko. Romaschenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Romaschenko tries to keep at a distance but Villaba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Villaba is working Romaschenko over against the cage.
Villaba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romaschenko up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Villaba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Villaba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romaschenko up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villaba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Villaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Villaba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Villaba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Villaba controlling the action here for a moment.
Villaba is leaning against Romaschenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villaba avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hector Villaba.
Villaba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Romaschenko checks the leg kick.
Romaschenko goes for a double leg but Villaba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Villaba continues to drive forward.
Villaba tries to clinch there but Romaschenko circles away.

Villaba has closed the distance and engaged Romaschenko in a clinch.
Villaba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Villaba.
Villaba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Romaschenko is working for takedown but Villaba is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villaba misses with a punch to the body.
Villaba lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Villaba as the two fighters clinch.
Villaba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Villaba stalling in the clinch.
Villaba gets underhooks to prevent Romaschenko's takedown attempt.
Hector Villaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Romaschenko.
Romaschenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Villaba is defending well.
We've been informed that Romaschenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Romaschenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Romaschenko prevents Villaba from improving his position.
Villaba trying to control here.
Villaba preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villaba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romaschenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Villaba is doing well to control the position and prevent Romaschenko from advancing to side control.
Villaba is looking to control Romaschenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Villaba avoid being mounted?
Villaba controlling the position well.
Villaba is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villaba keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Romaschenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Romaschenko needs to keep his hands up - Villaba had a free shot at his head there.
Villaba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romaschenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Romaschenko avoids the head kick by Villaba.
Romaschenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Villaba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romaschenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Villaba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romaschenko somewhat.
Villaba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Romaschenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Villaba on his heels. He'll look to pass Villaba's guard now, I'm sure.
Romaschenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Villaba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romaschenko on the ground.
Villaba looking to control.
Villaba has his hands on Romaschenko's head, controlling the position.
Romaschenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romaschenko trying to control but Villaba is working from the bottom.
Villaba wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romaschenko throwing strikes from guard but Villaba blocks nicely.
Romaschenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villaba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Villaba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Romaschenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romaschenko distracts Villaba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Villaba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romaschenko can do to turn this around?
Romaschenko lands a couple of elbows.
Villaba pulls Romaschenko in close to prevent any damage.
Romaschenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romaschenko distracts Villaba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romaschenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romaschenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Villaba keeping moving, preventing Romaschenko from controlling successfully.
Villaba is pulling down on Romaschenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Romaschenko, at least for the moment.
Romaschenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Villaba controlling Romaschenko's posture.
Romaschenko cracks Villaba with a solid left hand.
Villaba is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Romaschenko postures up in Villaba's guard and throws a big left but Villaba blocks it.
Romaschenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romaschenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Villaba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Villaba trying to keep a closed guard but Romaschenko is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Romaschenko tries for a takedown but Villaba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hector Villaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Romaschenko.
Romaschenko fails with the takedown
and Villaba counters with a three punch combo that has Romaschenko backing up. Romaschenko nods at Villaba to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romaschenko checks a leg kick.
Romaschenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Villaba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romaschenko doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Villaba dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Romaschenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Villaba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Romaschenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Romaschenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Romaschenko won't allow Villaba to get back to his feet.
Villaba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Romaschenko won't allow Villaba to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villaba has momentary wrist control but Romaschenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Villaba is adopting a defensive guard.
Romaschenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villaba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Villaba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Romaschenko stopping the sweep attempt from Villaba.
Romaschenko postures up in Villaba's guard and throws a big left but Villaba blocks it.
Romaschenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Romaschenko cracks Villaba with a solid left hand.
Sasha Romaschenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Villaba trying to keep a closed guard but Romaschenko is proving a slippery customer.
Romaschenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Romaschenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villaba has control of Romaschenko's left arm, preventing Romaschenko from doing any damage.
Villaba wants to get back to his feet but Romaschenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Villaba is pulling down on Romaschenko's head to control his posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Romaschenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice takedown defense from Villaba. No joy for Romaschenko on that attempt.
Villaba throws a big counter combination but Romaschenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Romaschenko fails with the takedown.
Romaschenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Villaba.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villaba lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice combination there by Villaba.
Villaba misses with a double jab.
Villaba tries to clinch there but Romaschenko circles away.
And Romaschenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Villaba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Villaba scoring well with a low kick there.
Villaba thuds his right hand into Romaschenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Villaba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Romaschenko's head.
A head kick misses from Villaba.
Romaschenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villaba lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villaba leaves Romaschenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hector Villaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hector Villaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Romaschenko.
Romaschenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Villaba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice straight punches there by Villaba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Villaba.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Villaba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Villaba, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Villaba!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rexx Howler (ranked 3446 p4p, 303 weight class) and Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 3427 p4p, 299 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Howler
vs
Murhapuro

193 cm
20
255 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

192 cm
19
235 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rexx Howler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Howler drives through with a takedown into Murhapuro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murhapuro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Howler wants to control from the top but Murhapuro keeps moving.
Howler distracts Murhapuro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howler cracks Murhapuro with a solid left hand.

Murhapuro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Murhapuro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Howler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhapuro is keeping the position for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pauke Murhapuro!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Jones (ranked 3297 p4p, 361 weight class) and Ken Kaneki (ranked 3263 p4p, 357 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Pardon my G! . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Kaneki

193 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Kaneki!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a straight right.

Kaneki rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Kaneki throws an elbow that misses.
Kaneki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Kaneki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kaneki lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Fred Jones has been cut.
Kaneki's coach down at The Jura Tempest Federation was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kaneki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kaneki avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaneki has Jones pushed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Kaneki misses with a knee to the head.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaneki's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kaneki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Kaneki.
Kaneki avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Kaneki blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Kaneki avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Kaneki blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Kaneki blocks an elbow strike.
Kaneki blocks the elbow strike.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow 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!
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaneki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Kaneki avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Kaneki blocks it.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaneki lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Kaneki's ribcage. Kaneki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaneki blocks an elbow strike.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kaneki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Kaneki blocks it.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaneki's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Kaneki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaneki's elbow.
Kaneki just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaneki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaneki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaneki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaneki blocks the elbow strike.
Kaneki dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Kaneki misses with a knee to the head.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaneki takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kaneki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kaneki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kaneki misses with a kick to the body.
Jones 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.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaneki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Kaneki's leg but Kaneki calmly moves out of range.
Kaneki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaneki slips under a jab.
Kaneki swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Kaneki counters with an inside leg kick.
Kaneki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaneki defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaneki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaneki slips a jab from Jones.
Kaneki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaneki can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a jab when Kaneki was well out of range.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Kaneki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaneki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.

Jones drives through and clinches with Kaneki against the cage.
Kaneki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Kaneki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kaneki.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Kaneki is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaneki landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaneki stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Kaneki lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaneki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaneki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Kaneki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kaneki.
Kaneki throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaneki avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Kaneki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaneki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones tries to work over Kaneki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaneki blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Kaneki lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.

Fred Jones's cut is getting worse.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Kaneki avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaneki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kaneki avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Kaneki dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Kaneki is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Kaneki into the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Kaneki dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaneki stalling in the clinch.
Kaneki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaneki missing with knees to the body.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fred Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fred Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaneki doesn't seem phased though.
Jones cracks the inside of Kaneki's front leg.
Kaneki moves out of range as Jones strikes.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaneki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones lands with a hook. Kaneki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaneki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Kaneki.
Fred Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Kaneki moved out of range.
Kaneki misses with a body kick.
Kaneki throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Kaneki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Jones misses.
Kaneki is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaneki throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Kaneki looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Kaneki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Kaneki manages to avoid it.
Kaneki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Kaneki off balance momentarily.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Kaneki counters with a thumping low kick.
Kaneki looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones lands with a straight right. Kaneki didn't see that one coming.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Kaneki moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Kaneki misses.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.

Kaneki closes the distance and clinches.
Kaneki avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Kaneki taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaneki taking a breather.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Kaneki looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Kaneki dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Kaneki just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Kaneki misses with an elbow strike.
Kaneki blocks the elbow strike.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kaneki.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaneki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaneki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaneki blocks an elbow strike.
Kaneki tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones lands a body shot.
Kaneki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaneki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Kaneki looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaneki prevents a body shot from Jones.
Kaneki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaneki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaneki prevents a body shot from Jones.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaneki missing with knees to the body.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fred Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaneki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Kaneki dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Kaneki lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Kaneki dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Kaneki avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Kaneki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Kaneki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Ken Kaneki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Jones!
Fred Jones 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sticker Romano (ranked 4540 p4p, 438 weight class) and Takedown Mcgee (ranked 3315 p4p, 360 weight class). Romano comes to the cage accompanied by Go For Broke. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Takedown Mcgee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Romano
vs
Mcgee

186 cm
27
172 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

182 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

RESISTANCE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sticker Romano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takedown Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romano walks into a stiff left hand from Mcgee.

Mcgee clinches up against the cage.
Mcgee tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Mcgee back against the cage.
Mcgee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mcgee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mcgee tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgee scores with a shot to the side of Romano's head.
Mcgee lands a nice uppercut.
Mcgee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romano or not.
A short uppercut from Mcgee.
The referee calls for Mcgee to work.
Nice body punch from Mcgee.
Mcgee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcgee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Romano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcgee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Mcgee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mcgee lands an uppercut.
Romano takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mcgee.
Romano is breathing heavily.
Mcgee lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcgee leaning against his opponent.
Mcgee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sticker Romano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mcgee.
A short right from Mcgee on the inside.
Mcgee stalling the fight.
A short body shot lands from Mcgee as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mcgee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcgee.
Romano takes a shot to the head.
Mcgee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mcgee lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is leaning against Romano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcgee controlling the action here for a moment.
Mcgee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
A short body shot lands from Mcgee as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcgee.
Mcgee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Mcgee.
Mcgee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcgee scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mcgee.
Mcgee presses Romano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee lands with a right to the head.
Romano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcgee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcgee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mcgee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcgee throws a series of punches but Romano moves out of range.

Mcgee takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcgee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano looking for a takedown.
Romano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcgee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
A short body shot lands from Mcgee as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee gets through Romano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcgee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Nice body punch from Mcgee - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mcgee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mcgee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Romano is rocked!
Mcgee stalling the fight.
Oh Romano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romano tries for a takedown but Mcgee manages to get underhooks.
Romano seems to have got his legs back now.
Mcgee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mcgee lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgee slowing the pace effectively.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Mcgee - that landed with a thud.
Mcgee is leaning against Romano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcgee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgee is stalling here.
Mcgee lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Romano tries to keep at a distance but Mcgee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcgee lands a body punch.
Romano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcgee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mcgee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mcgee lands a nice uppercut.
Mcgee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcgee lands a big right hand that drops Romano! The killer instinct kicks in and Mcgee finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mcgee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takedown Mcgee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy McCallum (ranked 2230 p4p, 274 weight class) and Zack Meachum (ranked 3402 p4p, 365 weight class). Andy McCallum had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

McCallum
vs
Meachum

185 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

177 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy McCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zack Meachum!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by McCallum.

It looks like Zack Meachum has been cut.
Meachum blocks a jab.
McCallum clobbers Meachum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Meachum tries to clinch there but McCallum circles away.
McCallum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meachum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Meachum responds with a good body kick, but McCallum manages to step out the way in time.
McCallum lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - McCallum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meachum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meachum with a poor takedown
and McCallum counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCallum loads up on a big right hand but Meachum slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meachum! But no joy.
McCallum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCallum swings for the body but Meachum moves out of range.
Meachum throws out a counter right but McCallum avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meachum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCallum.
Meachum moves out of range as McCallum strikes.
Meachum thinks about the counter body kick.
McCallum digs a good hook to Meachum's body.
McCallum throws a good cross that connects.
Meachum gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McCallum gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy McCallum!
Andy McCallum thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Kneeland Jr (ranked 3398 p4p, 314 weight class) and Prohor Georgiev (ranked 1954 p4p, 201 weight class). Kneeland Jr's entrance music is Get Back. A fine choice. Georgiev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Oxxxymiron - City under the sole. 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?

Kneeland Jr
vs
Georgiev

166 cm
23
148 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Kneeland Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Prohor Georgiev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgiev blocks a jab.
A big right from Kneeland Jr misses.
Georgiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kneeland Jr manages to avoid it.
Kneeland Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Georgiev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Georgiev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Georgiev wants to pass to mount but Kneeland Jr is defending the position.

Georgiev is working for a kimura but Kneeland Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Georgiev in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland Jr manages to get to full guard.
Georgiev sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Georgiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Georgiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kneeland Jr is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Georgiev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kneeland Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Georgiev dives into side control.
Kneeland Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Georgiev keeps moving and retains side control.

Georgiev tries for a kimura but Kneeland Jr is defending well.

Georgiev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Georgiev has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kneeland Jr is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Georgiev yanks on the arm and Kneeland Jr is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Georgiev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prohor Georgiev!
Prohor Georgiev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Night Crawler (ranked 2814 p4p, 278 weight class) and Ramon Jofre (ranked 2560 p4p, 257 weight class). Night Crawler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Crawler
vs
Jofre

178 cm
20
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

161 cm
27
130 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Night Crawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramon Jofre!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawler is looking to clinch but Jofre is avoiding it.
Crawler lands with a good body shot.

Jofre forces Crawler back against the cage and clinches.
Jofre tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Jofre back against the cage.
Crawler tries to work over Jofre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawler tries a body shot but Jofre blocks it.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Jofre 's eye.

It looks like Ramon Jofre has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Crawler prevents a body shot from Jofre.
Jofre tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Jofre back against the cage.
Crawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jofre blocks the elbow strike.
Jofre has a couple of punches blocked by Crawler.
Crawler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Jofre.
Jofre misses with some punches.
Crawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Jofre controls his hands.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Jofre avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jofre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Jofre 's eye.
Jofre blocks an elbow strike.
Crawler tries to work over Jofre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jofre digs a right hand into Crawler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crawler's gas tank.
Jofre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jofre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crawlers head.
Crawler looking to stall.
Crawler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crawler prevents a body shot from Jofre.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jofre cracks Crawler with a nice body shot.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
Crawler tries a body shot but Jofre blocks it.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jofre struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands.
Jofre lands an uppercut.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawler takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jofre digs a right hand underneath Crawler's ribcage. Crawler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jofre lands an uppercut.
Crawler misses with a punch on the inside.
Crawler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crawler is trying to stall.
Jofre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Jofre.
A short body shot lands from Jofre as the two fighters clinch.
Jofre pushes Crawler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jofre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jofre lands a right hand.
Jofre tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Jofre back against the cage.
Crawler blocking some punches.
Jofre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
Jofre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jofre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Jofre blocks the elbow strike.
Jofre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jofre.
Still in the clinch, Jofre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Jofre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jofre avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Jofre can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Jofre has a couple of punches blocked by Crawler.
Jofre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jofre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Jofre scores with a hook to the body.
Jofre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jofre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawler.
Jofre lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jofre.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Jofre.
Jofre tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Jofre back against the cage.
Jofre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler blocks a body shot from Jofre.
Jofre lands with a right to the head.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jofre avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Crawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jofre can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Jofre lands a body punch.
Crawler blocks a body shot from Jofre.
Crawler throws a head punch that misses.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jofre struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Jofre lands a right hand.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Jofre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Jofre's cut.
That's time! Crawler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jofre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crawler finds it's way round the side to connect with Jofre's head.

Jofre rushes Crawler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Jofre dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Nice body punch from Crawler - that landed with a thud.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jofre as Crawler tries to tie him up.
Jofre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crawler tries to work over Jofre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jofre lands a body shot.
Crawler prevents a body shot from Jofre.
Crawler just leaning against Jofre, taking a breather.
Crawler tries to work over Jofre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jofre cracks Crawler with a nice body shot.
Jofre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jofre lands a nice uppercut.
Ramon Jofre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Jofre tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Jofre leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Jofre avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Jofre digs a right hand underneath Crawler's ribcage. Crawler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crawler prevents a body shot from Jofre.
Jofre misses with the head strike.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jofre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jofre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jofre struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Jofre.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jofre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawler looking to slow down the pace here.
Jofre tries to work over Crawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jofre lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jofre avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Jofre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jofre dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Jofre misses with a punch to the body.
Jofre lands a nice shot to the body.
Jofre has Crawler pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Jofre misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jofre's brow.
Jofre lands a left hand.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Jofre 's eye.
Jofre lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Jofre.
Jofre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jofre avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Jofre controls his hands.
Jofre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crawlers head.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jofre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jofre fails to land.
Jofre throws a head punch that misses.
Jofre blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Jofre.

Jofre breaks from the clinch.
Jofre misses with an uppercut
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jofre. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jofre lands a nice shot that snaps Crawler's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jofre.
Crawler lands a nice shot that snaps Jofre's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jofre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crawler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Jofre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jofre can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Jofre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jofre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jofre backwards.
A short left from Jofre.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Jofre shrugs off.

That has opened up Ramon Jofre's cut even more.
Jofre lands with a right to the head.
Jofre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jofre avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Jofre lands a nice uppercut.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jofre takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jofre's brow.
Crawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Jofre controls his hands.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jofre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jofre lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jofre's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ramon Jofre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ramon Jofre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jofre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Jofre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jofre blocks an elbow strike from Crawler.
Jofre scores with a shot to the side of Crawler's head.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Jofre shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawler.
Crawler prevents a body shot from Jofre.
Jofre misses with a body punch.
Jofre digs a right hand into Crawler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crawler's gas tank.
Crawler stalling in the clinch but Jofre improves position.
Crawler prevents a body shot from Jofre.
Jofre blocks a body shot from Crawler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crawler digs a right hand underneath Jofre's ribcage. Jofre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jofre presses Crawler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crawler stalling in the clinch but Jofre improves position.
Jofre lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jofre throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jofre.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Jofre 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jofre.
Jofre blocks the elbow strike.
Jofre avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Jofre takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jofre.
Jofre dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Jofre takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jofre takes an elbow to the temple.
Jofre lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jofre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawler prevents it.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jofre.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Jofre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jofre tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Jofre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jofre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jofre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Jofre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jofre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Jofre.
Jofre is working Crawler over against the cage.
Jofre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crawler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jofre is leaning against Crawler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jofre.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Jofre in his tracks for a moment.
Jofre misses with a punch to the body.
Jofre wants to break free but Crawler has control.
Jofre goes for a takedown attempt but Crawler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jofre misses with a hook
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jofre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawler.

Jofre clinches up with Crawler and pushes him back against the cage.
Ramon Jofre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Jofre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jofre as Crawler tries to tie him up.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Jofre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Jofre 's eye.
Jofre dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Jofre dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jofre takes an elbow to the temple.

The cut above Ramon Jofre's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jofre's elbow.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Jofre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jofre.
Jofre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Night Crawler.
I think Jofre 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosif Cobzone (ranked 1702 p4p, 183 weight class) and Bleeding Spanner (ranked 2168 p4p, 219 weight class). Iosif Cobzone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cobzone
vs
Spanner

220 cm
27
265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

202 cm
20
269 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Iosif Cobzone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bleeding Spanner!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobzone misses with a looping right.

Cobzone tries to keep at a distance but Spanner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cobzone blocks a body shot from Spanner.
Cobzone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spanner working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Spanner.
Spanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobzone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanner digs a right hand into Cobzone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobzone's gas tank.
Cobzone is breathing heavily.
Cobzone takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cobzone misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Spanner.
Cobzone looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spanner.
Spanner lands a left hand.
Spanner cracks Cobzone with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Spanner.
Spanner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobzone backwards.
Spanner lands a left hand.
Spanner lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Spanner.
Spanner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobzone backwards.
Spanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cobzone's efforts to push away.
Spanner gets through Cobzone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobzone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spanner.
A nice left hand lands by Spanner.
Nice body punch from Spanner.
Spanner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobzone.
Spanner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobzone backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Spanner.
Spanner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobzone backwards.
Spanner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobzone or not.
Nice body punch from Spanner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Spanner.
Spanner digs a right hand underneath Cobzone's ribcage. Cobzone let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spanner lands a body shot.
Spanner lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Spanner.
Spanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobzone backwards.
Spanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobzone backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Spanner.
Spanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Spanner as the two fighters clinch.
Spanner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spanner.
Spanner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobzone backwards.

Cobzone is rocked!
Spanner lands with a left to the head.
Oh Cobzone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spanner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Spanner.
Spanner unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cobzone! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Spanner is unloading with more strikes now! Cobzone drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bleeding Spanner!
After winning the bout, Bleeding Spanner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.