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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Shitlord (ranked 3548 p4p, 406 weight class) and Jorge Cassel (ranked 4010 p4p, 437 weight class). William Shitlord could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorge Cassel's chin.

Shitlord
vs
Cassel

186 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Shitlord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cassel!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jorge Cassel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Shitlord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cassel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cassel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shitlord swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cassel wants to clinch
and Shitlord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cassel tries to clinch
and Shitlord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shitlord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Shitlord on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassel throws a right hand that Shitlord ducks under and follows up with a left that Shitlord also avoids with ease.
Cassel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cassel tries to clinch but Shitlord is having none of it.
Cassel tries a head kick but it misses.
Shitlord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassel misses with an uppercut
and Shitlord counters with a right hand to the body.
Cassel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shitlord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cassel thinking.
Shitlord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Shitlord on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cassel misses with a combination
and Shitlord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cassel throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shitlord counter with a right hand.
Shitlord is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Shitlord blocks a head kick by Cassel.
Cassel throws a lazy body kick
letting Shitlord counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Cassel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Shitlord on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassel looks to land a left hand but Shitlord moved out of range nicely.
Shitlord feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cassel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shitlord swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassel.
Shitlord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shitlord avoids the head kick by Cassel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shitlord 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.
Cassel throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shitlord counter with a right hand.
Cassel wants to clinch up but Shitlord keeps it at a distance.
Shitlord keeps the fight on the outside.
It appears Shitlord was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shitlord slips under a jab from Cassel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassel falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Shitlord to counter with a crisp jab.
Shitlord moves out of range of the body kick.
Shitlord throwing a counter right hand but Cassel manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Cassel.
Cassel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shitlord backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Cassel. Those never looked like landing.
Cassel is pawing at Shitlord, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Shitlord's nose. Shitlord is badly hurt! Cassel pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Shitlord tries desperately to hold on but Cassel is relentless in his assault! As Shitlord receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Cassel away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cassel!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Fist (ranked 2834 p4p, 330 weight class) and Rod Stickmann (ranked 3327 p4p, 370 weight class). The key to victory for Rob Fist has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Fist
vs
Stickmann

195 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rod Stickmann!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stickmann tests Fist's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Stickmann throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Fist tumbling to the canvas!

Fist is rocked!

Stickmann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oh Fist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stickmann trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fist manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Stickmann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fist seems to have got his legs back now.

Fist gets to his feet - Stickmann follows without any prompting.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stickmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fist scores with a hook to the body. Stickmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stickmann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fist on the side of the head.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stickmann.
Stickmann defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Stickmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stickmann throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Fist misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stickmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Stickmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist throwing a counter right hand but Stickmann manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Stickmann. That snapped Fist's head back.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Stickmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist throws a body punch but Stickmann moves out of range.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Stickmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stickmann staying out of range there.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist takes one on the button.
Stickmann throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Stickmann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stickmann throws a big shot that misses.
Stickmann fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Fist out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rod Stickmann!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rod Stickmann waved his t-shirt featuring Kato's logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omar Al Boleahi (ranked 3995 p4p, 414 weight class) and Trey Bridges (ranked 3606 p4p, 378 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Al Boleahi
vs
Bridges

179 cm
26
157 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Al Boleahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Bridges!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Al Boleahi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bridges trying to control but Al Boleahi postures up.
Bridges regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Boleahi stops Bridges from standing up.
Al Boleahi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bridges is on top in guard.

Bridges passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bridges lands a few punches from side control.
Al Boleahi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bridges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Boleahi keeps working.
Bridges is working Al Boleahi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Al Boleahi tries to escape but Bridges is in control.
Bridges wants to control but Al Boleahi is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Boleahi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bridges asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bridges cracks Al Boleahi with a big right hand but Al Boleahi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges controls the position.
Bridges in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bridges wants to control but Al Boleahi is keeping him busy.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet.
Bridges cracks Al Boleahi with a big right hand but Al Boleahi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bridges lands an elbow.
Bridges has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Al Boleahi trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bridges looking to control but Al Boleahi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bridges landing shots from mount.
Bridges punishing his opponent with strikes.
Al Boleahi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Boleahi taking shots to the head.
Bridges is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Al Boleahi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bridges on the ground.
Bridges punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Boleahi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bridges postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Al Boleahi looks a forlorn figure.
Bridges has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bridges scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bridges lands a couple of good shots and Al Boleahi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bridges.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bridges lands punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges has Al Boleahi flattened out and is raining down punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Boleahi staying busy and making it hard for Bridges to control.
Bridges scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bridges lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Al Boleahi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges scores with punches from the back.
Bridges cracks Al Boleahi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Al Boleahi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Al Boleahi is trying to stand back up.
Al Boleahi staying busy and making it hard for Bridges to control.
Bridges connects with a big shot to the side of Al Boleahi's head.
Bridges lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Al Boleahi.
Al Boleahi is covering up but some of the strikes from Bridges are getting through and doing damage.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but Bridges has full control of the position and if anything, Al Boleahi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bridges trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bridges scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Al Boleahi is looking for a way out.
Bridges loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Al Boleahi hold on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges trying to control momentarily.
Al Boleahi trying to get back to his feet but Bridges is in full control for now.
Bridges tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Boleahi pushed the leg off.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet.
Bridges punishes Al Boleahi with strikes from the back mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bridges lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bridges.
Al Boleahi is trying to remain composed but Bridges is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Al Boleahi trying to get back to his feet but Bridges is in full control for now.
Bridges scores with strikes from the back.
Al Boleahi takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Al Boleahi is trapped and Bridges is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bridges is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Al Boleahi up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Bridges dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bridges jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bridges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bridges gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Al Boleahi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bridges can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bridges lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Al Boleahi can't keep his opponent in guard - Bridges advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Boleahi is refusing to be controlled, as Bridges sits in half guard.
Trey Bridges has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet.
Bridges wants to control but Al Boleahi is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Boleahi is looking to escape.
Al Boleahi taking some punishment here, with Bridges in his half guard.
Bridges is trying to control. Al Boleahi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Boleahi has hold of Bridges's hands but Bridges slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bridges is trying to control. Al Boleahi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bridges has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Boleahi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bridges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Boleahi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Al Boleahi is squirming around, avoiding Bridges's attempts to control the action.
Al Boleahi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bridges with shots to the head and body - Al Boleahi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bridges landing punches.
Bridges looking to control but Al Boleahi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bridges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Boleahi is looking to escape.
Al Boleahi trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges working Al Boleahi over with strikes here.
Al Boleahi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
BOOM! Bridges connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bridges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bridges punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bridges trying to control but Al Boleahi is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Al Boleahi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridges lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Al Boleahi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bridges working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges breaks from Al Boleahi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Al Boleahi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bridges postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Al Boleahi looks a forlorn figure.
Bridges tries to control but Al Boleahi wriggling away.
Al Boleahi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bridges lands a big shot there that rocks Al Boleahi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Al Boleahi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bridges trying to control but Al Boleahi is having none of it.
Al Boleahi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Boleahi is looking to escape.
BOOM! Bridges connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Al Boleahi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Al Boleahi is squirming around, avoiding Bridges's attempts to control the action.
Bridges looking to finish Al Boleahi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Al Boleahi!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bridges working Al Boleahi over with strikes here.
Al Boleahi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
BOOM! Bridges connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Al Boleahi tries to buck Bridges off but he can't manage it.
Bridges looking to control but Al Boleahi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bridges is landing with some decent strikes but Al Boleahi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Al Boleahi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bridges tries to control but Al Boleahi wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Bridges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Al Boleahi dives in for a single leg takedown but Bridges sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bridges throws a hook but Al Boleahi blocks it.

Al Boleahi shoots in and gets a takedown into Bridges's guard.
Bridges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Boleahi is one step ahead there.
Bridges manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Boleahi manages to get himself to full guard.

Bridges scoring with some ground and pound.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet but Bridges is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Boleahi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bridges dives into side control.
Al Boleahi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bridges connects with a decent elbow.
Al Boleahi is looking to get back to his feet here but Bridges is keeping cool and he's managed to take Al Boleahi's back.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but Bridges has full control of the position and if anything, Al Boleahi has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges tries to keep control of the position but Al Boleahi is staying busy.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but Bridges has full control of the position and if anything, Al Boleahi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bridges trying to control.
Bridges lands punches and elbows.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but Bridges has full control of the position and if anything, Al Boleahi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bridges is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bridges gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bridges gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bridges apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Bridges displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Boleahi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Al Boleahi is defended easily by Bridges.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Al Boleahi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Al Boleahi enables Bridges to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Al Boleahi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bridges landing with the ground and pound.
Bridges lands a couple of digs.
Bridges cracks Al Boleahi with a solid left hand.
Bridges scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bridges trying to control but Al Boleahi is working from the bottom.
Bridges takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bridges passes Al Boleahi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet.
Bridges working Al Boleahi over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Boleahi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bridges lands a nice short elbow.
Al Boleahi taking some punishment here, with Bridges in his half guard.
Bridges is nestled in close to Al Boleahi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet.
Bridges is looking to take a break and control but Al Boleahi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bridges prevents Al Boleahi from standing back up.

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.
Bridges looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Al Boleahi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Al Boleahi is staying active underneath Bridges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Bridges.
Bridges is looking to take a break and control but Al Boleahi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Boleahi is trying to stand.
Trey Bridges is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bridges is looking to take a break and control but Al Boleahi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Boleahi tries to kick Bridges off in order to stand up. Bridges Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bridges is looking to take a break and control but Al Boleahi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges working the body and head with strikes.
Al Boleahi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Omar Al Boleahi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bridges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Boleahi keeps working.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Bridges!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Petrov (ranked 2490 p4p, 282 weight class) and Casey Adamson (ranked 2659 p4p, 296 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Petrov
vs
Adamson

178 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Casey Adamson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov walks into a jab.

It looks like Peter Petrov has been cut.
Adamson lands a jab.
Adamson lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adamson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Petrov scores with a takedown into Adamson's guard.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Adamson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Adamson is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at CASHLAY inform us that Adamson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Adamson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petrov chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Petrov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Petrov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Petrov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adamson's guard.
Petrov stands up over Adamson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Adamson is rocked!
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Adamson has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Adamson is still in real trouble! Can Petrov finish him?

Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adamson looks winded!

Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adamson's head.

Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petrov trying to control but Adamson is working from the bottom.
Adamson seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petrov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adamson is proving hard to escape from.
Petrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Petrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Adamson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petrov working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adamson working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petrov is in close to Adamson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adamson on the ground.
Petrov landing with the ground and pound.
Petrov scoring with punches to the head and body.

Adamson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Adamson looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Adamson has momentary wrist control but Petrov slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Adamson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Petrov!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kryztof Grzegorz (ranked 1605 p4p, 213 weight class) and Jack Lockwood (ranked 2151 p4p, 272 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.

Grzegorz
vs
Lockwood

182 cm
25
171 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Prefers standup

Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kryztof Grzegorz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Lockwood!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lockwood.
Grzegorz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lockwood throws a shot from downtown. Grzegorz moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Grzegorz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grzegorz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jack Lockwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockwood misses with a double jab
and Grzegorz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lockwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Lockwood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lockwood throws a combination that misses
and Lockwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grzegorz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lockwood misses with a hook to the body
and Grzegorz counters with a straight right hand.
Lockwood has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockwood throws a combination that misses
and Lockwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grzegorz defending well as Lockwood loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Grzegorz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lockwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Grzegorz counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockwood throws a lazy right hand but Grzegorz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lockwood missing with a left hand there. Grzegorz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grzegorz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

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

Grzegorz is rocked!
Lockwood connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Grzegorz to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Lockwood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Lockwood!
Jack Lockwood is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Houston Dallas (ranked 2195 p4p, 272 weight class) and Steve Crane (ranked 2457 p4p, 296 weight class). Houston Dallas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Crane's chin.

Dallas
vs
Crane

185 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Houston Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Crane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crane instigates a clinch.
Dallas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dallas tries to pull guard but Crane won't allow it.
Crane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Houston Dallas has been cut.
Crane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dallas's defenses.
Dallas throws a head punch that misses.
Dallas dodges an elbow strike from Crane.
Crane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crane.
Dallas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Houston Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dallas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crane misses with an elbow over the top.
Crane throws an elbow but it misses.
Dallas dodges an elbow strike from Crane.
Dallas is trying to pull guard but Crane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Crane misses with an elbow strike.
Dallas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dallas avoids a wild elbow strike from Crane.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas tries to score a body lock takedown but Crane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Crane.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crane.
Crane lands an elbow just above Dallas 's eye.
Dallas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crane.

Dallas is rocked!
Dallas blocks an elbow strike from Crane.
Oh Dallas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crane throws an elbow but it misses.
Dallas blocks an elbow strike from Crane.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crane throws an elbow but misses.
Dallas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crane prevents it.
Dallas has Crane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dallas avoids the elbow strike from Crane, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crane throws an elbow but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Dallas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dallas avoids the elbow strike from Crane, against the cage.
Dallas avoids the elbow strike from Crane, against the cage.
Crane misses with an elbow over the top.
Crane misses with an elbow strike.
Crane looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crane misses with an elbow over the top.
Dallas avoids the elbow strike from Crane, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane pushes off an throws an elbow but Dallas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dallas blocks an elbow strike.
Dallas blocks the elbow strike.
Dallas avoids a wild elbow strike from Crane.
Crane pushes off an throws an elbow but Dallas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crane looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crane throws an elbow but misses.
Crane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dallas avoids a wild elbow strike from Crane.
Crane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crane just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dallas's brow.
Dallas blocks an elbow strike.
Crane throws an elbow but it misses.
Crane pushes off an throws an elbow but Dallas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dallas blocks an elbow strike from Crane.
Dallas blocks the elbow strike.
Dallas seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas takes an elbow to the temple.
Dallas wants a takedown.
Dallas is trying to drag Crane to the mat but Crane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crane lands an elbow inside.
Dallas has Crane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dallas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clinched against the cage, Crane lands a big elbow that drops Dallas! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Dallas is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Crane!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nenad Jovanovic (ranked 1713 p4p, 221 weight class) and Sabre Sloane (ranked 1379 p4p, 187 weight class). Nenad Jovanovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jovanovic
vs
Sloane

188 cm
20
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nenad Jovanovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabre Sloane!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sloane.
A telegraphed right hand from Sloane misses the target.
Jovanovic is looking for a counter combo.
Sloane misses with an uppercut
and Jovanovic counters with a nice body shot.
Jovanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Jovanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jovanovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sloane. Sloane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jovanovic ducks right into an uppercut from Sloane.
Sloane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jovanovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sloane tries a low kick but Jovanovic avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic defending well as Sloane loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Sloane is predictable there
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand.
Sabre Sloane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jovanovic slips under a jab from Sloane.
Sloane misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Jovanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloane looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloane misses with a hook
and Jovanovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sloane thinking.
Jovanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sloane.
Jovanovic throws a series of punches but Sloane avoids them all with ease.
Sloane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sloane misses with an uppercut. Jovanovic saw that one coming.
Jovanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jovanovic clobbers Sloane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloane ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Sloane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jovanovic. Sloane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloane throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from Sloane.
Sloane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloane scores with a jab.
Jovanovic moves out of range as Sloane strikes.
Sloane misses with an uppercut. Jovanovic saw that one coming.
A jab from Jovanovic misses.
Sloane slips under a jab from Jovanovic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sloane! But no joy.
Jovanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Sloane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloane throws a lazy right hand but Jovanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jovanovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jovanovic takes a swing at Sloane's ribcage but misses.
Sloane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jovanovic on the side of the head.
Sloane thows a leg kick but Jovanovic checks it
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloane throws a leg kick
and Jovanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jovanovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sloane looks to land a left hand but Jovanovic moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloane misses with a right hand
and Jovanovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloane swings widly with a right hand
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand.

Sloane is rocked!
Jovanovic slips under a jab.
Sloane is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Sloane closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloane throws a big shot that misses.
Sloane seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab by Sloane.
Sloane throws a combination that misses
and Jovanovic counters with a crisp right that sends Sloane to the canvas! Jovanovic follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nenad Jovanovic!
Nenad Jovanovic is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Nenad Jovanovic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Van Den Berg (ranked 2048 p4p, 228 weight class) and Gundro Vilheimshaugen (ranked 2554 p4p, 289 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Van Den Berg
vs
Vilheimshaugen

181 cm
27
157 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

173 cm
27
157 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hassan Van Den Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gundro Vilheimshaugen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Berg scores with a sloppy right hand. Vilheimshaugen should have avoided that one.
Van Den Berg swinging wildly here.
Vilheimshaugen fails to land the takedown.
Van Den Berg tries to bum rush Vilheimshaugen with a series of wild strikes but Vilheimshaugen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vilheimshaugen fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Den Berg lands a jab to the head.

Vilheimshaugen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Den Berg to the ground. Vilheimshaugen is now in Van Den Berg's guard.
Vilheimshaugen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Den Berg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vilheimshaugen chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Vilheimshaugen scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Den Berg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Den Berg trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilheimshaugen is working Van Den Berg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilheimshaugen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Den Berg's head.
Vilheimshaugen scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Den Berg is looking to stand up but Vilheimshaugen isn't so interested in that idea.
Vilheimshaugen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Van Den Berg is rocked!
Vilheimshaugen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Van Den Berg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vilheimshaugen landing with the ground and pound.
Vilheimshaugen gets to his feet and stands over Van Den Berg, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Van Den Berg felt that one! Vilheimshaugen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Van Den Berg from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gundro Vilheimshaugen!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nosyaj Rram (ranked 926 p4p, 20 weight class) and Patrick Seery (ranked 638 p4p, 15 weight class). Rram kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Grace - You Don't Own Me ft. G-Eazy. Seery has chosen An Irish Pub Song as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Rram
vs
Seery

164 cm
38
150 lbs
34 - 21 - 2

175 cm
41
147 lbs
34 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Nosyaj Rram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Seery!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Seery. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seery.
Rram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seery is out of range and Rram settles back down.
A big right from Seery misses.
Rram moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Seery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rram throws a leg kick
and Seery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rram misses with a jab to the body
and Seery counters with a stiff right hand.

Seery lands a big uppercut and Rram crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rram looks OK. Seery waves Rram back to his feet!

Rram is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seery lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Rram up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Seery from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Rram's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Seery!
Our winner, Patrick Seery, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.