Skrap Fights 86 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Norman (ranked 2360 p4p, 299 weight class) and Ricardo Pfeifer (ranked 2304 p4p, 292 weight class). Norman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline. 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.

Norman
vs
Pfeifer

190 cm
23
224 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

190 cm
24
223 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Norman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Pfeifer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Norman finds it's target.
Norman has a takedown stuffed.
Pfeifer misses with a two punch combination.
Norman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ricardo Pfeifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pfeifer misses with a few strikes there.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norman tries to land a front kick but Pfeifer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pfeifer is looking for the big counter here.
Pfeifer throws a nice looking combination but Norman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Pfeifer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman looks for the body kick but Pfeifer saw that one coming.

Pfeifer moves into the clinch successfully.
Norman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pfeifer is pressed up against the ropes. Norman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pfeifer down to the mat. Pfeifer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeifer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Pfeifer as Norman shoots in.
Norman blocks a head kick by Pfeifer.
Norman feinted with a counter takedown.
Norman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norman lands a nice hook to Pfeifer's body. Pfeifer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pfeifer throws a head kick but Norman moves out of range.

Pfeifer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pfeifer trying to land knees to the body.
Pfeifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Norman controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Pfeifer.
Norman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pfeifer is defending well.
Pfeifer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Pfeifer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman missing with a left hand there. Pfeifer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Pfeifer does no damage.
Pfeifer moves away from the strike by Norman.

Pfeifer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pfeifer is trying to force a seperation but Norman has the dominant position.
Norman has Pfeifer pressed against the ropes, preventing Pfeifer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pfeifer just leaning against Norman, taking a breather.
Norman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pfeifer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Pfeifer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pfeifer tries to bum rush Norman with a series of wild strikes but Norman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pfeifer scores with a sloppy right hand. Norman should have avoided that one.
Pfeifer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pfeifer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy body kick from Pfeifer
and Norman counters with a series of strikes. Pfeifer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick but Norman sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Pfeifer rushes Norman and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Pfeifer is trying to break free.

Norman has hold of one of Pfeifer's legs. Pfeifer is fighting the takedown attempt but Norman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pfeifer is trying to control the position but Norman postures up.
Pfeifer keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Pfeifer looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer striking off his back but it's not causing Norman any problems.
Norman trying to control but Pfeifer is working from the bottom.
Norman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pfeifer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Norman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pfeifer scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norman slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer loads up on a big right hand but Norman slips the punch.
Norman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Pfeifer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Pfeifer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pfeifer.
Norman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pfeifer's elbow.
Norman presses Pfeifer against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pfeifer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pfeifer leaves Norman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pfeifer 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.

Norman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeifer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norman throws a big elbow that misses.
Norman throws a strike but Pfeifer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pfeifer tries to stand but Norman is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Norman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pfeifer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
Pfeifer is looking to stand up but Norman won't let him.
Norman controls Pfeifer momentarily but Pfeifer frees himself.
Pfeifer wants to stand but Norman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Norman trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pfeifer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Norman is proving hard to escape from.
Norman controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pfeifer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer is looking to land body kicks.
Pfeifer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pfeifer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pfeifer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pfeifer stuffs the takedown attempt from Norman. Norman gets slowly back to his feet.
Norman misses with a hook
and Pfeifer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricardo Pfeifer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norman thows a left - swing and a miss!

Pfeifer instigates a clinch.
Pfeifer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pfeifer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pfeifer lands with a left to the head.
Norman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pfeifer is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman keeps control of Pfeifer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pfeifer lands a nice uppercut.
Pfeifer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Norman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pfeifer has him pressed against the ropes.
Norman throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pfeifer wants to get back to striking at distance but Norman won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Pfeifer.
Norman tries to score a body lock takedown but Pfeifer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pfeifer lands an uppercut.

Pfeifer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norman slips a jab and a cross from Pfeifer.
Norman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Pfeifer gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Pfeifer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Pfeifer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pfeifer looking to stall.
Norman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norman struggles to land a body shot inside as Pfeifer controls his hands.
Norman can't find room to land a body shot as Pfeifer controls the action.
Norman lands an uppercut.
Norman struggles to land a body shot inside as Pfeifer controls his hands.

Pfeifer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pfeifer throws a sloppy body shot
and Norman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeifer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Norman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pfeifer won't be happy with that.

Pfeifer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pfeifer throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily.
Pfeifer throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Norman to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeifer misses the jab.
Pfeifer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norman manages to avoid it.
Norman attempts a counter takedown but Pfeifer avoids it well and moves away.
Pfeifer throws a series of punches but Norman avoids them all with ease.
Pfeifer scores with a hook.

Pfeifer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ricardo Pfeifer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norman struggles to land a body shot inside as Pfeifer controls his hands.

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

Pfeifer gets a clinch.
Pfeifer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Normans head.
Norman can't get the takedown.
Norman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norman misses with a punch to the body.
Norman wants to take the fight to the mat but Pfeifer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Norman fails to land.
Norman has a couple of punches blocked by Pfeifer.

Pfeifer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norman takes a swing at Pfeifer's ribcage but misses.
Ricardo Pfeifer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Pfeifer lands a big head kick that sends Norman tumbling to the mat! Pfeifer takes a step backwards and waves Norman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norman shoots in for a takedown but Pfeifer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pfeifer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Norman.

Norman is rocked!
Norman tries for a takedown but Pfeifer circles away easily
and Pfeifer counters with a crisp right that sends Norman to the canvas! Pfeifer follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Pfeifer!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Knott (ranked 2997 p4p, 365 weight class) and Tony Vazzappo (ranked 3256 p4p, 386 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Knott
vs
Vazzappo

185 cm
24
182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
30
170 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Knott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Vazzappo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knott.
Vazzappo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Vazzappo clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Knott's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knott.

Vazzappo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vazzappo falls off balance throwing a combination

and Knott holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vazzappo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vazzappo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vazzappo lands a nice uppercut.
Knott keeps control of Vazzappo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vazzappo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knott has him pressed against the ropes.
Knott gets through Vazzappo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knott tries a body shot but Vazzappo blocks it.
Vazzappo lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vazzappo tries to circle away but Knott has him pinned against the ropes.
Vazzappo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vazzappo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vazzappo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knott has him pressed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knott.
Knott has a couple of punches blocked by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo has a couple of punches blocked by Knott.
Knott blocks a body shot from Vazzappo.
Knott tries to stall but Vazzappo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knott swings wildly with an uppercut but Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vazzappo is trying to push Knott away but Knott has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Knott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vazzappo's efforts to push away.
Vazzappo is trying to break the clinch but Knott has him pressed against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Knott.
Knott throws a head punch that misses.
Vazzappo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knott has him pressed against the ropes.
Knott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vazzappo swings wildly with an uppercut but Knott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knott is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knott struggles to land a body shot inside as Vazzappo controls his hands.
Knott lands with a light punch inside.
Vazzappo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Vazzappo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Knott misses with a punch on the inside.
Knott blocks a body shot from Vazzappo.
Knott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vazzappo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knott has Vazzappo pressed against the ropes, preventing Vazzappo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vazzappo scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knott working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Knott.
Knott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vazzappo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vazzappo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knott has him pressed against the ropes.
Knott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vazzappo stalling in the clinch but Knott improves position.
Vazzappo stalling against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott has a couple of punches blocked by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo struggles to land a body shot inside as Knott controls his hands.
Vazzappo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knott digs a right hand into Vazzappo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vazzappo's gas tank.
Knott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knott lands a hook that snaps the head of Vazzappo backwards.
Knott scores with a hook to the body.
Knott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Vazzappo breaks from the clinch.

Knott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vazzappo wants to break free but Knott has control.
Knott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vazzappo.

Vazzappo breaks from the clinch.
Knott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Knott closes the distance and clinches.
Knott misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knott - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vazzappo has had enough of the clinch but Knott keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knott.
A hook to the body from Knott.
Vazzappo looks winded!
Vazzappo wants to stall.
Knott misses with a punch on the inside.
Vazzappo blocking some punches.
Vazzappo pushes Knott back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Vazzappo on the inside.
Vazzappo tries to circle away but Knott has him pinned against the ropes.
Vazzappo stalls.
Knott lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Knott fails to land.
Knott keeps control of Vazzappo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still in the clinch, Knott scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Knott.
Knott slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Knott dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vazzappo takes one on the button.

Knott closes the distance and clinches.
Knott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Knott on the inside.
Knott lands with a light punch inside.
Vazzappo blocking some punches.
Vazzappo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vazzappo blocking some punches.

Vazzappo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knott takes a swing at Vazzappo's ribcage but misses.

Knott moves into range and clinches up with Vazzappo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vazzappo misses with a punch to the body.
Vazzappo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knott throws a punch but it's blocked by Vazzappo.
Ace Knott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knott lands a right hand.
Vazzappo is struggling to control the position.
Vazzappo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Knott fails to land.
Knott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vazzappo can do to turn this around?
Vazzappo prevents a body shot from Knott.
Knott misses with a hook to the ribs.

Vazzappo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knott misses with a body shot.
Vazzappo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knott swings for the body but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Knott throws a body shot but no joy.

Knott darts in and clinches Vazzappo up against the ropes.
Knott can't find room to land a body shot as Vazzappo controls the action.
Vazzappo misses with a hook to the ribs.

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

Knott moves into the clinch.
Vazzappo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knotts head.
Knott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vazzappo lands a left hand.
Knott misses with some punches.

Vazzappo manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vazzappo tries to keep at a distance but Knott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Knott closes the distance and clinches.
Knott is working Vazzappo over against the ropes.
Vazzappo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knott has Vazzappo pressed against the ropes.
Vazzappo gets through Knott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Vazzappo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Knott finds it's way through Vazzappo's defenses.

Knott gets tackled into the ropes by Vazzappo. Vazzappo maintains the clinch.
Vazzappo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vazzappo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Vazzappo breaks from the clinch.

Knott drives through and clinches with Vazzappo against the ropes.
Vazzappo misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vazzappo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vazzappo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knott's elbow.
Knott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knott working aggressively here.
Knott misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Knott fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knott.
Knott has a couple of punches blocked by Vazzappo.
Knott is trying to stall.
Knott has a couple of punches blocked by Vazzappo.
A head punch on the inside from Knott fails to land.
Knott can't find room to land a body shot as Vazzappo controls the action.
Knott misses with a punch on the inside.
Knott scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knott stalling in the clinch but Vazzappo improves position.

Vazzappo breaks from the clinch.

Vazzappo moves into the clinch.
Knott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knott swings wildly with an uppercut but Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knott misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vazzappo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vazzappo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vazzappo blocking some punches.
Vazzappo wants to stall.
Knott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knott content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vazzappo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knott avoids it.

Vazzappo manages to break the clinch.

Knott clinches up with Vazzappo and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Knott dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A combination from Vazzappo does no damage.

Knott has Vazzappo up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vazzappo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vazzappo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knott has him pressed against the ropes.
Knott tries to throw a body punch but Vazzappo avoids it by throwing Knott back against the ropes.
Vazzappo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knotts head.
A head punch on the inside from Vazzappo fails to land.
Knott working aggressively here.
Vazzappo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knott has him pressed against the ropes.
Knott misses with the head strike.
Vazzappo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vazzappo digs a right hand into Knott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knott's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knott swings wildly with an uppercut but Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid it.

Vazzappo manages to break the clinch.

Vazzappo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knott scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Vazzappo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tony Vazzappo seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott loads up on a big right hand but Vazzappo slips the punch.
Vazzappo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knott lands a nice hook to Vazzappo's body. Vazzappo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Knott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vazzappo blocks a body shot from Knott.
Vazzappo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knott's elbow.

Vazzappo manages to break the clinch.
Knott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vazzappo throws a counter combo.

Knott closes the distance and clinches.
Knott working aggressively here.
Knott swings wildly with an uppercut but Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Vazzappo fails to land.

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

Knott closes the distance and clinches.
Knott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vazzappo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knotts head.
Knott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

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!
Vazzappo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knott.
Knott has a couple of punches blocked by Vazzappo.
Knott cracks Vazzappo with a nice body shot.

Vazzappo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Knott instigates a clinch.
Knott prevents Vazzappo from breaking the clinch.

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

Knott moves into range and clinches up with Vazzappo.
Knott scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Vazzappo manages to break the clinch.
Knott cracks Vazzappo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vazzappo sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Knott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Vazzappo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knott lands a body punch.
Vazzappo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knott - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knott keeps control of Vazzappo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott looking to slow down the pace here.
Vazzappo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vazzappo is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Vazzappo avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vazzappo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vazzappo working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Knott.
Knott prevents a body shot from Vazzappo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vazzappo tries to circle away but Knott has him pinned against the ropes.
Knott keeps control of Vazzappo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vazzappo misses with the head strike.
Knott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knott.
Knott slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Knott.
Tony Vazzappo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Vazzappo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vazzappo doesn't seem bothered though.
Vazzappo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Knott closes the distance and clinches.
Knott has a couple of punches blocked by Vazzappo.
Knott prevents a body shot from Vazzappo.
Knott lands with a right to the head.
Vazzappo throws a punch but it's blocked by Knott.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vazzappo misses with a punch to the body.
Knott taking a breather.
Vazzappo tries to land knees in the clinch but Knott avoids the damage to the body.
Knott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vazzappo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vazzappo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ace Knott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knott struggles to land a body shot inside as Vazzappo controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Knott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knott, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Ace Knott!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Ace Knott!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Ace Knott!

Ace Knott wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Iota Knox (ranked 2215 p4p, 122 weight class) and Edmund Shklyarskiy (ranked 2729 p4p, 148 weight class). Knox's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Blacker The Berry | Kendrick Lamar. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Edmund Shklyarskiy enters the ring!

Knox
vs
Shklyarskiy

171 cm
30
140 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

172 cm
21
135 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iota Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmund Shklyarskiy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Relentless Gym in the buildup to the fight.

Knox clinches with his opponent.
Shklyarskiy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the ropes.
Knox gets through Shklyarskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shklyarskiys head.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Knox.
Shklyarskiy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shklyarskiy prevents a body shot from Knox.
Shklyarskiy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Shklyarskiy blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shklyarskiy's efforts to push away.
Knox prevents Shklyarskiy from breaking the clinch.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Shklyarskiy can't break the clinch.
Shklyarskiy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the ropes.
Knox digs a right hand into Shklyarskiy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shklyarskiy's gas tank.
Shklyarskiy prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Shklyarskiy avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.

Shklyarskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shklyarskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox tries to land a front kick but Shklyarskiy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox is looking to land body kicks.
Shklyarskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Shklyarskiy moved out of range.
Shklyarskiy cracks Knox with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox scores with a jab.
Shklyarskiy throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Shklyarskiy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knox.
Shklyarskiy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Shklyarskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Shklyarskiy misses with the combination.
Knox scores with the left hand. Shklyarskiy knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Shklyarskiy misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox scores with a hook.
Knox thows a body kick. Shklyarskiy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shklyarskiy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shklyarskiy's head backwards.
Knox jabs Shklyarskiy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox is looking to slow Shklyarskiy down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shklyarskiy misses with a straight left.
Knox with a hook.
Knox misses the jab.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Shklyarskiy moves away and avoids it.
Knox connects with a right hand. Shklyarskiy shakes it off.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Shklyarskiy.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Shklyarskiy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands with a hook. Shklyarskiy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shklyarskiy looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shklyarskiy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knox.
Shklyarskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Shklyarskiy lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Shklyarskiy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox cracks Shklyarskiy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shklyarskiy misses with a hook.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Shklyarskiy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox thinks about countering with a body kick.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Shklyarskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shklyarskiy doesn't seem bothered though.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Knox slips a straight right by Shklyarskiy.
A big left from Shklyarskiy misses.

Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shklyarskiy's efforts to push away.

Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch.
Shklyarskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Knox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shklyarskiy as Knox tries to tie him up.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iota Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox tries to work over Shklyarskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox tries to work over Shklyarskiy'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.
Shklyarskiy working hard to break the clinch.
Knox tries to work over Shklyarskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shklyarskiy wants to break free but Knox has control.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Shklyarskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy working hard to break the clinch.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shklyarskiy backwards.
Shklyarskiy tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the ropes.
Knox working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shklyarskiy backwards.
Shklyarskiy blocks an uppercut.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Shklyarskiy blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Shklyarskiy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shklyarskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox tests Shklyarskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws a hook to the side of Shklyarskiy's head but Shklyarskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox misses with a hook.
Shklyarskiy looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Knox digs a good hook to Shklyarskiy's body.
Shklyarskiy throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Shklyarskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.

Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Knox tries to work over Shklyarskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.

Shklyarskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shklyarskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice combination there by Knox.
Shklyarskiy throws a big shot that misses.
Shklyarskiy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shklyarskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shklyarskiy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shklyarskiy can do to turn this around?
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shklyarskiy.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Shklyarskiy.

Knox gets a clinch.
Knox works on Shklyarskiy's body with a couple of short punches.
Shklyarskiy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knox misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shklyarskiy is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shklyarskiy's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox keeps control of Shklyarskiy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shklyarskiy working hard to break the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.

Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox moves away from the strike by Shklyarskiy.
Knox pushes Shklyarskiy away with a front kick.
Shklyarskiy walks into a left hand.
Knox throws the left hand but Shklyarskiy avoids the punch easily.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Iota Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Shklyarskiy throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shklyarskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Shklyarskiy with an uppercut!
A jab from Knox misses.
Shklyarskiy loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iota Knox dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Knox fakes the leg kick and cracks Shklyarskiy in the body.
Knox throws a hook but Shklyarskiy blocks it.
Shklyarskiy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Shklyarskiy unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knox jabs Shklyarskiy right on the nose. Shklyarskiy blinks but takes it well.
Shklyarskiy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox lands with a straight right. Shklyarskiy didn't see that one coming.
Knox misses with a hook. Shklyarskiy ducked under it nicely.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shklyarskiy throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Knox is looking to land body kicks.
Knox scores with a head kick.
Iota Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Shklyarskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Shklyarskiy is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox misses with a low kick as Shklyarskiy jumps back.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Shklyarskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Shklyarskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox takes a swing at Shklyarskiy's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Shklyarskiy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shklyarskiy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shklyarskiy slips under a jab.
Knox lands a front kick.
Knox lands with a hook. Shklyarskiy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Shklyarskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shklyarskiy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shklyarskiy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Shklyarskiy counters with a nice body shot.

Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses with some punches.
Shklyarskiy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shklyarskiy can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shklyarskiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shklyarskiy misses with a straight left.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Shklyarskiy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Shklyarskiy is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox lands with a nice body kick.
Shklyarskiy throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Shklyarskiy's ribs.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Shklyarskiy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox lands a front kick.
Knox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Knox cracks the inside of Shklyarskiy's front leg.
Both fighters circling a little - Knox finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Shklyarskiy throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox tries to work over Shklyarskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shklyarskiy is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
Shklyarskiy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Knox.
Shklyarskiy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shklyarskiy tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Shklyarskiy tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the ropes.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Shklyarskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shklyarskiy is trying to break free.
Shklyarskiy tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the ropes.
Shklyarskiy is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
Shklyarskiy blocks a body shot from Knox.
Shklyarskiy wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shklyarskiy's efforts to push away.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Shklyarskiy controls the action.
Shklyarskiy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shklyarskiy as Knox tries to tie him up.
Shklyarskiy is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the ropes.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shklyarskiy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Shklyarskiy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox keeps control of Shklyarskiy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shklyarskiy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox lands a right hand.
Edmund Shklyarskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shklyarskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iota Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knox 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Iota Knox!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Iota Knox!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Iota Knox!

Iota Knox wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Iota Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 880 p4p, 99 weight class) and Josh Morgan (ranked 1569 p4p, 178 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bidon Barbosa
vs
Morgan

178 cm
24
155 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

179 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
A nice side step and Morgan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbosa in his tracks.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morgan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Morgan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
Morgan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Morgan throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Morgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morgan walks into a jab.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Morgan drives through with a takedown into Barbosa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.

Morgan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barbosa dives on top into guard.

Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Morgan is adopting a defensive guard.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.

Morgan has his foot on Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan looking to control but Barbosa passes into half guard.
Morgan trying to control but Barbosa postures up.

Morgan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barbosa passes into side control!
Morgan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morgan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barbosa works his way into full mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morgan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Morgan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barbosa passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to bench press Barbosa off him but Barbosa keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Barbosa stalls from top position.
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edson Bidon Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa works the jab nicely.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Josh Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt - Barbosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Morgan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Morgan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbosa defends well and Morgan ends up having to push Barbosa into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Morgan checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan blocks the body kick.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Morgan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan connects with a single shot there.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Morgan.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Morgan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Morgan jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Morgan.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Morgan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barbosa on his heels. He'll look to pass Barbosa's guard now, I'm sure.

Morgan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barbosa dives on top into guard.

Morgan wants to hit a switch here but Barbosa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morgan there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working to try and regain half guard.
Barbosa controlling from mount.
Josh Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morgan is still trying to improve position.
Morgan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 Edson Bidon Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
A shot to the body from Morgan misses
and Barbosa counters with a body kick.
Morgan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Morgan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morgan.
Morgan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morgan shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that drops Morgan like a sack of potatoes! Barbosa dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edson Bidon Barbosa!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uniesky Santaban (ranked 1186 p4p, 165 weight class) and Chris Harper (ranked 1625 p4p, 213 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Santaban
vs
Harper

195 cm
22
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

187 cm
29
205 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Conviction

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uniesky Santaban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Harper!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santaban gets tackled into the ropes by Harper. Harper maintains the clinch.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Santaban avoids it by throwing Harper back against the ropes.
Santaban lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santaban blocks a body shot from Harper.
Harper prevents Santaban from breaking the clinch.
Harper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santaban working hard to break the clinch.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper.
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santaban has had enough of the clinch but Harper keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santaban.
Santaban wants to get back to striking at distance but Harper won't allow it.
Santaban is leaning against Harper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santaban working hard to break the clinch.

Santaban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santaban.
Harper throws out a counter right but Santaban avoids it with no problem.
Harper misses with a hook. Santaban ducked under it nicely.
Santaban throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harper has Santaban up against the ropes in a clinch.
Harper swings wildly with an uppercut but Santaban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harper's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Santaban tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Harper.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.

Santaban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harper needs to keep his hands up - Santaban had a free shot at his head there.
Santaban scores with a one two! Harper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Santaban takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Uniesky Santaban has been cut.
Santaban on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Santaban misses
and Harper scores with a counter punch that sends Santaban to the canvas! Harper smells blood - he's punishing Santaban with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Santaban has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Harper!
Chris Harper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soda Popinski (ranked 2195 p4p, 282 weight class) and Short Badass (ranked 678 p4p, 94 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Popinski
vs
Badass

198 cm
24
207 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

175 cm
24
215 lbs
13 - 5 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Soda Popinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Short Badass!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popinski avoids the body shot from Badass.
Popinski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Popinski is looking to land body kicks.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Popinski.
Badass has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Popinski.
Popinski works the jab nicely.
Badass moves away from the strike by Popinski.
Badass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Popinski.
Popinski slips a jab from Badass.
Popinski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Badass has closed the distance and engaged Popinski in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass lands with a right to the head.
Popinski lands a nice uppercut.
Popinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Popinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popinski moves away from the strike by Badass.
Popinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popinski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tessin's Toughest in the buildup to the fight.
Badass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Popinski doesn't seem bothered though.
Popinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass throws a looping overhand right but Popinski ducks down to avoid it.
As Badass looks to move away, Popinski throws a big counter combo but Badass just gets out of the way.
Popinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badass circles away quickly and effectively.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Badass tries to clinch but Popinski is having none of it.
It looked like Popinski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Badass.

Badass drives through and clinches with Popinski against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Popinski breaks the clinch.
Popinski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Badass! But no joy.
Popinski throws a leg kick but Badass sees it coming and moves out of range.
Badass tries to clinch up but Popinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Good work by Badass as he checks the leg kick.
Badass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popinski manages to avoid it.
Badass looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Popinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Badass is looking for the big counter here.
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!
Badass avoids a kick to the body.
Badass scores with a hook.
Popinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Badass looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popinski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Badass is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Badass! But no joy.
Badass is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Badass just misses with a punch to the body.
Badass takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Popinski throws an off balance right hand
and Popinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badass shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Badass blocks a head kick by Popinski.
Badass thuds his right hand into Popinski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Badass throws a lazy right hand but Popinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popinski lands a head kick. Badass smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters circling a little - Popinski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Badass lands a nice hook to Popinski's body. Popinski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popinski tries to land a body kick
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Badass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Popinski.
Badass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Popinski looks to land a combination but Badass avoids it well.
Popinski tries to move into range but Badass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Popinski throws a hook but Badass avoids it easily.
It seemed like Badass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soda Popinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popinski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Badass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Popinski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Badass gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soda Popinski 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.

Popinski thows a leg kick but Badass checks it
and Badass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Badass needs to keep his hands up - Popinski had a free shot at his head there.
Good exchange - Popinski coming out on top.
Popinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soda Popinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Popinski scoring well with a low kick there.
Popinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Badass can do to turn this around?
Popinski slips under a jab from Badass.
A shot to the liver by Badass. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Badass finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Popinski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badass. Popinski does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popinski misses with a looping right.
Popinski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Badass steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popinski.
Badass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Popinski throws a sloppy head kick and Badass moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Badass misses.
Soda Popinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Popinski 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 Badass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Badass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Badass wants to counter with a clinch but Popinski pushes him away.
Badass avoids the body shot from Popinski.
Popinski throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Popinski slips under a jab.
Popinski misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popinski misses with a body shot.
Badass looks to land a right hand but Popinski moved out of range.
Badass doesn't manage to clinch there - Popinski circles away.
Popinski throws a right hand that Badass ducks under and follows up with a left that Badass also avoids with ease.
Popinski throws a right hand that Badass ducks under and follows up with a left that Badass also avoids with ease.
Popinski blocks a jab.
Badass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Popinski on the side of the head.
Popinski takes one to the chin there.
Popinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popinski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badass blocks the body kick.
Badass steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popinski.

Badass has closed the distance and engaged Popinski in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Badass.
Popinski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Badass pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Badass lands a nice uppercut.
Badass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Popinski is looking to break free of the clinch but Badass has double underhooks.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popinski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Badass can't find room to land a body shot as Popinski controls the action.
Badass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Badass lands a nice uppercut.
Badass digs a right hand underneath Popinski's ribcage. Popinski let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Popinski breaks from the clinch.

Badass closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popinski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Badass just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Popinski is trying to push Badass away but Badass has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Popinski taking a breather.
Badass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Popinski.
Badass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popinski is working for takedown but Badass is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soda Popinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popinski is trying to break free.

Popinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badass.
Badass tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Badass. Beautiful body shot.
Popinski misses with a leg kick.
Popinski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Badass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Short Badass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A low kick from Popinski is predictable there

and Badass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Popinski is trying to drag Badass to the mat but Badass just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

Popinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
Badass lands with a right hand.
Badass dodges the punch combination from Popinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popinski tries to bum rush Badass with a series of wild strikes but Badass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Badass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Popinski throws a series of punches but Badass avoids them all with ease.
Popinski circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Popinski.
Popinski throws a combination that misses
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popinski.
A big right from Popinski misses.
A shot to the liver by Badass. Beautiful body shot.
Popinski missing with a left hand there. Badass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Popinski blocks a jab.
Popinski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Popinski misses with a kick to the body.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Popinski swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Badass moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Badass.
Badass lands an uppercut.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badass misses with an elbow over the top.
Popinski is looking for a takedown.
Badass lands a hook that snaps the head of Popinski backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popinski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Badass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass lands a right hand.
Badass misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popinski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Badass pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soda Popinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popinski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Popinski blocks the elbow strike.
Badass keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Popinski's efforts to push away.
Badass can't find room to land a body shot as Popinski controls the action.
Popinski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soda Popinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badass pushes off an throws an elbow but Popinski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Popinski wants to break free but Badass has control.
Popinski blocks a body shot from Badass.
Popinski is trying to force a seperation but Badass has the dominant position.
Popinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popinski tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Popinski back against the ropes.
Popinski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Badass has him pressed against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popinski is trying to drag Badass to the mat but Badass just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Popinski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Badass misses with some punches.
Badass misses with an elbow over the top.
Popinski avoids the elbow strike from Badass, against the ropes.
Popinski tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Popinski tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Short Badass seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Popinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badass pushes Popinski back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popinski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Badass smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Popinski misses.
Badass lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Short Badass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Badass 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Soda Popinski!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Short Badass!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Short Badass!

Short Badass wins by split decision!
Short Badass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Soda Popinski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Please Mac take me back, my new manager is clueless and didn't even check my profile!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 701 p4p, 37 weight class) and Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 1916 p4p, 108 weight class). BySubtraction kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lay My Claim. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

BySubtraction
vs
Van Der Dusse

169 cm
23
135 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

167 cm
23
146 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Conviction

Voodoo Nutrition

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthon Van Der Dusse!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Der Dusse under the eye.
BySubtraction scores with a nice right hand.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Van Der Dusse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Van Der Dusse moves away and avoids it.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Dusse moves away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Der Dusse.
We've been hearing good reports from BySubtraction's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Van Der Dusse scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at BySubtraction to see if he's OK.
BySubtraction parries the strikes from Van Der Dusse easily there. Van Der Dusse is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable BySubtraction to escape.
You can see the frustration on BySubtraction's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Dusse throws a strike aimed at the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction avoids it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Van Der Dusse working away.
BySubtraction tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Der Dusse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
BySubtraction avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Van Der Dusse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse scoring with punches from side control.
BySubtraction is trying to control Van Der Dusse's posture but Van Der Dusse avoids it.
Van Der Dusse working the head and body with strikes.
Van Der Dusse working the body and head with strikes.
BySubtraction struggling a bit here.
BySubtraction avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Van Der Dusse.
BySubtraction is looking for a sweep.
BySubtraction wants to control but Van Der Dusse postures up.
Van Der Dusse connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused BySubtraction some visible discomfort.
BySubtraction on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
BySubtraction is trying to control Van Der Dusse's posture but Van Der Dusse avoids it.
Van Der Dusse wants to lay and pray for a moment but BySubtraction keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction wants to control but Van Der Dusse postures up.
BySubtraction takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
BySubtraction holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Van Der Dusse working the ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse looking to punish the body of his opponent here but BySubtraction is avoiding damage well.
BySubtraction is trying to control Van Der Dusse's posture but Van Der Dusse avoids it.
Van Der Dusse scores with punches from side control.
Van Der Dusse cracks BySubtraction with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BySubtraction parries the strikes from Van Der Dusse easily there. Van Der Dusse is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable BySubtraction to escape.
BySubtraction struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Van Der Dusse's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on BySubtraction's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Dusse in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
BySubtraction takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

BySubtraction is rocked!
Van Der Dusse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
BySubtraction wants to control but Van Der Dusse postures up.
Oh BySubtraction is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Der Dusse scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh BySubtraction is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Van Der Dusse can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthon Van Der Dusse!
Anthon Van Der Dusse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harley King (ranked 568 p4p, 78 weight class) and Zuillnic Canto (ranked 1011 p4p, 147 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

King
vs
Canto

194 cm
24
216 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
218 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harley King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zuillnic Canto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canto shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
Canto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.

King gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Canto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but King manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Canto has King in his guard.

King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Canto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! King escapes and throws Canto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Canto is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

King stands up.
Canto slips under a jab from King.
Canto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Canto fails with a takedown attempt.
Harley King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuillnic Canto.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canto scores with a takedown into King's guard.
Canto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Canto slips nicely into half guard.

Canto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King is trying to stand back up but Canto is controlling him

Canto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.

Canto wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Canto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Canto eventually gives up the hold.

Canto 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.

Canto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King tries to kick Canto off but Canto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Canto is looking for submissions but instead, King has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canto stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Canto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.

Canto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, King has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Canto but great work by King.
Canto tries to buck King off but King is having none of it.
King wants to stand but Canto is controlling his arm.
Canto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Canto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but King is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
King content just to control the position here.

King gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King misses the shot to the body.
Canto feints the counter takedown.
Canto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Canto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King cracks Canto with an open hand slap.
King scores with a jab to the head.
Zuillnic Canto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canto shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
King misses the shot to the body.
King scores with a hook.

It looks like Zuillnic Canto has been cut.
Canto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canto off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Canto.
A jab from King misses.

Canto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
King pushes Canto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Canto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Canto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Canto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harley King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zuillnic Canto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Canto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harley King is winning the standup battle so far.
King cracks a nice hook into Canto's ribs.
Canto has his takedown stuffed
letting King counter with a right hand.

Canto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Canto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
King is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Canto is controlling him well.

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

King explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Canto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in King's half guard.

King manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Canto keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canto wants a takedown but no success here.
Harley King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuillnic Canto.
King lands an uppercut.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King stops a takedown attempt from Canto.
King digs a right hand into Canto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canto's gas tank.
Canto is breathing heavily.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from King.

King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from King lands.
King digs a good hook to Canto's body.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Canto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Canto is just out of range.

King rushes Canto and presses him up against the ropes.

King manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

King rushes Canto and presses him up against the ropes.
Canto is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from King.

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

King feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Canto sprawling to the canvas! Canto rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can King finish him?!
King scores with a hook.

Canto is rocked!
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Canto is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Canto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Canto's head, knocking him out cold! King is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harley King!
After the big win, Harley King made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

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