Conquest I: Marroquin vs Busch PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Kure (ranked 5405 p4p, 178 weight class) and Yaropolk Kuznetsov (ranked 7171 p4p, 196 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kure
vs
Kuznetsov

191 cm
18
305 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crazy Kure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yaropolk Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kure throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kure takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Yaropolk Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov tests Kure's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.

It looks like Crazy Kure has been cut.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Kure misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kure lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuznetsov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kuznetsov looks winded!
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kure moves away.
Kure thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kure throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kure with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kure moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kure scores with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov's coach down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuznetsov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kure ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Kure.
Kure thuds his shin into the meat of Kuznetsov's side.
Kure cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
Kure throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kure pounces like a tiger and cracks Kuznetsov with a vicious hook! Kuznetsov is down but not out! Kure follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Crazy Kure!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graham Mantle (ranked 5946 p4p, 401 weight class) and Rory Quincy (ranked 24783 p4p, 448 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rory Quincy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Mantle
vs
Quincy

169 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Mantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rory Quincy!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Quincy takes the fight into the clinch.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quincy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Mantle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quincy trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom.
Quincy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Mantle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quincy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mantle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mantle tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle has his hands on Quincy's head, controlling the position.
Quincy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mantle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mantle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Quincy drives through and clinches with Mantle against the cage.
Quincy trying to stall but Mantle improves his position.
Quincy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quincy is struggling to control the position.

Mantle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quincy wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quincy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mantle swats away the attempt to clinch by Quincy.
Mantle keeps the fight on the outside.

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

Mantle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Quincy is trying to keep an underhook but Mantle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Quincy is trying to escape back to his feet but Mantle uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mantle takes a little break here. Quincy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mantle decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quincy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Quincy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mantle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Quincy defends well and Mantle ends up having to push Quincy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Quincy connects with a right hand. Mantle shakes it off.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but Quincy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quincy.
Quincy misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.

Mantle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quincy, pushing him back against the cage.
Mantle jumps guard but Quincy stands there with Mantle around his waist. Mantle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mantle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quincy smiles and moves away.
A big left from Quincy misses.
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Mantle forces Quincy back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle tries to pull guard but Quincy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Quincy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quincy wants to get back to striking at distance but Mantle won't allow it.
Mantle stalling.
Mantle wants to take the fight to the mat but Quincy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Quincy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quincy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Quincy struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Quincy misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Quincy darts in and clinches Mantle up against the cage.

Mantle has Quincy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mantle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Quincy tumbling to the mat - Mantle dives into Quincy's guard.
Mantle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mantle circles away from the clinch attempt.

Quincy has managed to clinch.
Mantle trying to control the position but instead, Quincy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mantle into the cage.
Quincy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quincy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mantle trying to land knees to the body.
Quincy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mantle has him pressed against the cage.
Quincy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mantle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quincy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quincy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quincy throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Quincy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt.
Rory Quincy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quincy wants to clinch up but Mantle keeps it at a distance.
Quincy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Quincy closes the distance and pushes Mantle back into the cage.
Mantle tries to land knees in the clinch but Quincy avoids the damage to the body.
Quincy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Quincy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Mantle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quincy walks away with a smile on his face. Mantle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mantle shoots in and gets a takedown into Quincy's guard.
Quincy is wriggling around but Mantle manages to pass to half guard.

Mantle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mantle throws some wild stikes that Quincy manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle content just to control the position here.
Mantle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quincy is trying to escape the mount.
Quincy tries to lock up and control but Mantle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mantle controlling from the full mount.
Mantle punching from mount but Quincy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Graham Mantle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Quincy tries to improve his position but instead Mantle has taken his back!
Quincy tries to escape but Mantle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mantle throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Mantle controlling from the back.
Mantle misses with a punch to the head.

Quincy fending off the submission attempt from Mantle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quincy is in bad spot here.
Quincy is trying to stand back up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mantle controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Quincy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Quincy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mantle looks for a takedown but Quincy sprawls well.
Quincy is looking for the big counter here.
Quincy tries to close the distance and clinch but Mantle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mantle half committed to a counter leg kick.
Quincy tries to clinch up.
Mantle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quincy is out of range and Mantle settles back down.

Quincy clinches.
Rory Quincy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quincy lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Quincy to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quincy throws a knee to the head but misses.

Mantle pulls guard effortlessly.
Mantle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quincy is controlling him.

Mantle is looking for a triangle but Quincy pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle managing to control the position.
Quincy throws an elbow that misses. Mantle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Quincy's guard. Nice move by Mantle!

Mantle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Mantle stands up from Quincy's guard - Mantle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mantle looks to land a combination but Quincy avoids it well.
Mantle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quincy counters with a stiff right hand.
Mantle tries for a takedown but Quincy circles away easily
and Quincy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Mantle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mantle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quincy, pushing him back against the cage.
Quincy misses with a body punch.
Quincy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quincy wants to get back to striking at distance but Mantle won't allow it.
Quincy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quincy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mantle is keeping busy.
Mantle stalling in the clinch.
Quincy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quincy.
Quincy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quincy tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.

Mantle drags the fight down to the ground.
Mantle is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle is trying to control the position but Quincy postures up.
Quincy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quincy is looking to advance position but Mantle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Mantle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Graham Mantle.
I think Mantle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
A victorious Graham Mantle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Silva (ranked 5906 p4p, 509 weight class) and Zeljko Raznatovic Arkan (ranked 5367 p4p, 481 weight class). Zeljko Raznatovic Arkan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Silva
vs
Raznatovic Arkan

190 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gilberto Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zeljko Raznatovic Arkan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva wants to clinch
and Arkan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Arkan just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Arkan counters with an inside leg kick.
Silva 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.
Arkan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arkan looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arkan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arkan throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Arkan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arkan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Arkan looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arkan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arkan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arkan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Arkan lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arkan lands a nice looking body shot.
Gilberto Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arkan on the side of the head.
Arkan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arkan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Arkan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Arkan
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arkan up against the cage.
Arkan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arkan wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva tries to stall but Arkan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gilberto Silva.
Arkan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arkan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Arkan scores with a punch to the head.
Jab from Arkan.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arkan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Arkan
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Silva is rocked!
Arkan lands a nice looking body kick.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva is breathing heavily.
Arkan lands with a good body shot.
Arkan throws a quick head kick that knocks Silva silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Arkan is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zeljko Raznatovic Arkan!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davoin Shower Handel (ranked 5226 p4p, 478 weight class) and Clarence Attendorf (ranked 5758 p4p, 503 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Attendorf's choice of entrance music: Show Me What You Got. Davoin Shower Handel had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Shower Handel
vs
Attendorf

182 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Davoin Shower Handel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clarence Attendorf!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Attendorf rushes Shower Handel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Shower Handel drags the fight down to the ground.
Attendorf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Attendorf landing some decent shots from guard.
Shower Handel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shower Handel tries to get out of the position.
Attendorf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Attendorf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Attendorf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shower Handel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Attendorf is controlling him.
Shower Handel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shower Handel keeping full guard, as Attendorf tries to pass.
Attendorf cracks Shower Handel with a solid left hand.
Shower Handel wants to sweep here but Attendorf controlling him for the moment.
Attendorf lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attendorf postures up in Shower Handel's guard and throws a big left but Shower Handel blocks it.
Attendorf throwing strikes but missing.
Attendorf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shower Handel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shower Handel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Attendorf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Attendorf looking to pass the guard.
Shower Handel has momentary wrist control but Attendorf slips an elbow through the middle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Attendorf working his ground and pound in the gym.
Attendorf lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Attendorf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Attendorf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shower Handel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Attendorf has managed to get both his arms back between Shower Handel's legs - danger averted.
Shower Handel wants to sweep here but Attendorf controlling him for the moment.
Attendorf lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Attendorf connects with a couple of short punches.
Attendorf landing with the ground and pound.
Attendorf is looking to work some ground and pound but Shower Handel has wrist control.
Attendorf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shower Handel wants to sweep but no luck.
Attendorf throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Attendorf works over Shower Handel with some ground and pound from guard.

Shower Handel is rocked!
Attendorf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shower Handel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Attendorf's guard.

Attendorf keeping full guard, as Shower Handel tries to pass.
Attendorf has control of Shower Handel's left arm, preventing Shower Handel from doing any damage.
Attendorf keeping full guard, as Shower Handel tries to pass.
Attendorf 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attendorf trying to control the position here.
Shower Handel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shower Handel pushes down on Attendorf's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shower Handel is keen to just control but Attendorf is a slippery customer.
Shower Handel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shower Handel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Attendorf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Attendorf tries to clinch
and Shower Handel counters with a three punch combo that has Attendorf backing up. Attendorf nods at Shower Handel to acknowledge the strikes.
Clarence Attendorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shower Handel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Attendorf is looking to clinch but Shower Handel is avoiding it.
Shower Handel fails with a takedown attempt.
Attendorf is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shower Handel with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Attendorf.
Shower Handel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davoin Shower Handel 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.

Attendorf shoots for a double leg takedown but Shower Handel sprawls well. He's pushed Attendorf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shower Handel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Attendorf tries to avoid it but Shower Handel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Attendorf to the ground. Attendorf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shower Handel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shower Handel is defended easily by Attendorf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davoin Shower Handel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Attendorf closes the distance and pushes Shower Handel back into the cage.

Shower Handel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Shower Handel has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shower Handel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Attendorf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Attendorf tries for a takedown but Shower Handel circles away easily
and Shower Handel counters with a left to the body.

Attendorf has closed the distance and engaged Shower Handel in a clinch.
Attendorf scores with a shot to the side of Shower Handel's head.
A head punch on the inside from Attendorf fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Attendorf gets underhooks to prevent Shower Handel's takedown attempt.
Attendorf swings wildly with an uppercut but Shower Handel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shower Handel can't get the takedown.
Attendorf tries to score a body lock takedown but Shower Handel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shower Handel blocks an uppercut.
Shower Handel is working for takedown but Attendorf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shower Handel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Attendorf.
Attendorf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Shower Handel successfully pulls guard.
Attendorf landing some decent shots from guard.
Attendorf landing some decent shots from guard.
Attendorf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attendorf throws an elbow that misses. Shower Handel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Attendorf's guard. Nice move by Shower Handel!

Attendorf being controlled here, momentarily.
Shower Handel is pushing down on Attendorf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Attendorf is fighting to maintain full guard but Shower Handel has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shower Handel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Attendorf is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Shower Handel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Attendorf is refusing to be controlled, as Shower Handel sits in half guard.
It looks like Shower Handel is going to stand back up.
Well, if Shower Handel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shower Handel wants to take a breather but Attendorf is having none of it.
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 Davoin Shower Handel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Shower Handel throws a combination. Attendorf tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Clarence Attendorf has been cut.
Attendorf moves to clinch but Shower Handel breaks away
and Shower Handel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shower Handel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shower Handel misses with a head kick.
Attendorf is looking to clinch but Shower Handel is avoiding it.

Shower Handel instigates a clinch.
Attendorf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shower Handel is defending well.
Shower Handel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shower Handel blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attendorf wants to take the fight to the mat but Shower Handel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Attendorf throws a punch but it's blocked by Shower Handel.
Attendorf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shower Handel's elbow.
Shower Handel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Attendorf tries a body shot but Shower Handel blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shower Handel has Attendorf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Attendorf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Attendorf tries to work over Shower Handel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Shower Handel breaks from the clinch.

Shower Handel gets a clinch.
Attendorf misses with a punch to the body.

Shower Handel has picked Attendorf up - he's going for a ride! Shower Handel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shower Handel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Shower Handel wants to get up but he can't break Attendorf's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shower Handel wants to pass the guard but Attendorf is keeping the position.
Attendorf 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shower Handel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Attendorf is keeping the position for now.
Shower Handel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shower Handel wants to control from the top but Attendorf keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Attendorf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attendorf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shower Handel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Attendorf can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Shower Handel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attendorf in side control lands a decent elbow.
Attendorf cracks Shower Handel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Attendorf working the ground and pound.
Attendorf working the head with strikes.
Oh Shower Handel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Attendorf in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Shower Handel looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Attendorf turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence Attendorf!
Clarence Attendorf decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peanutbutter Falcon (ranked 5106 p4p, 239 weight class) and Charles Kenway Jr (ranked 5471 p4p, 247 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Falcon
vs
Kenway Jr

168 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peanutbutter Falcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Kenway Jr!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kenway Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Falcon's half guard.
Falcon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kenway Jr working over Falcon with some ground and pound. Falcon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Falcon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kenway Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kenway Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Falcon missing with punches from the bottom.
Falcon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kenway Jr on the ground.
Kenway Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Falcon is rocked!
Kenway Jr is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Falcon is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kenway Jr fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Falcon from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kenway Jr! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Kenway Jr!
Our winner, Charles Kenway Jr, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donald Fisher (ranked 6803 p4p, 423 weight class) and Jackmerius Tacktheritrix (ranked 5215 p4p, 380 weight class). Donald Fisher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jackmerius Tacktheritrix's chin.

Fisher
vs
Tacktheritrix

165 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackmerius Tacktheritrix!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacktheritrix lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fisher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tacktheritrix.

Fisher gets the takedown into side control.
Tacktheritrix tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tacktheritrix is trying to get back to his feet but Fisher has full control of the position and if anything, Tacktheritrix has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fisher is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

It looks like Jackmerius Tacktheritrix has been cut.
Tacktheritrix wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher connects with a big shot to the side of Tacktheritrix's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fisher lands shots from the back.

Tacktheritrix is rocked!
Fisher connects with a big shot to the side of Tacktheritrix's head.
Tacktheritrix is still in real trouble! Can Fisher finish him?
Fisher scoring with big shots to the body. Tacktheritrix is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Tacktheritrix was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Bhatri (ranked 5467 p4p, 491 weight class) and Manco Unknown (ranked 4700 p4p, 455 weight class). Manco Unknown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bhatri
vs
Unknown

187 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sammy Bhatri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Manco Unknown!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhatri scores with a three punch combo!
Bhatri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unknown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Bhatri is just out of range.
Unknown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Unknown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bhatri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Unknown lands with a straight right. Bhatri didn't see that one coming.
Unknown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bhatri misses with a double jab

and Unknown counters by clinching up.
Bhatri tries to break free but Unknown pushes him back against the cage.
Bhatri tries to break the clinch but Unknown is controlling the position.
Unknown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Unknown lands with a short shot to the head.

Unknown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bhatri uses from the top position.

Bhatri is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Unknown has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bhatri is looking to defend but Unknown has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bhatri! Unknown pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bhatri taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manco Unknown!
A victorious Manco Unknown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Fester (ranked 5006 p4p, 470 weight class) and Ben Strayer (ranked 4927 p4p, 464 weight class). Uncle Fester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fester
vs
Strayer

182 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Arcticus University: London
Voodoo Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Uncle Fester !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Strayer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fester scores with a sloppy right hand. Strayer should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Strayer or perhaps it was just good defense by Fester , which made it look bad.
Fester cracks Strayer with an open hand slap.
Fester clobbers Strayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fester lands a really nice looking cross but Strayer seems unphased.
Fester looks to land a left hand but Strayer moved out of range nicely.
Fester misses with an uppercut.
Strayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Fester could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice uppercut there from Fester .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strayer manages to avoid it.
Strayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fester defends it well.
Strayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fester .
Strayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fester lands with a hook. Strayer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fester connects with a jab.
Fester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Fester misses the target.
Strayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fester .
Strayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fester avoids it really well and circles away.
Uncle Fester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Strayer.
No luck for Strayer with that takedown attempt.
Fester lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Fester - just one landing.
No joy there for Fester , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fester throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fester misses the target.
Fester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strayer in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fester lands a jab to Strayer's midsection.
Fester scores with a jab.
Fester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Fester as Strayer shoots in.
Fester just misses with a punch to the body.
Strayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fester lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left lands for Fester .
Strayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fester .
Fester stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fester wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Fester . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fester .
Uncle Fester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Strayer clinches up with Fester and pushes him back against the cage.
Strayer is trying to drag Fester to the mat but Fester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strayer looks winded!
Strayer is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fester wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fester gets underhooks to prevent Strayer's takedown attempt.
Strayer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fester after a bit of a struggle.

Fester breaks the clinch.
Fester misses the jab.
Strayer moves away from the strike by Fester .
A slow jab from Fester misses its intended target.
Strayer staying out of range there.
Strayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strayer moves in looking to clinch but Fester pushes him off.
A left lands for Fester .
Strayer tries for a takedown but Fester circles away easily
and Fester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fester works Strayer's body with a nice hook.
Fester leaves Strayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fester is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fester moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fester missing with a left hand there. Strayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fester loads up on a big right hand but Strayer slips the punch.
Strayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fester throws an overhand right that lands on Strayer's shoulder, as Strayer tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Fester misses its intended target.
Strayer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fester scores with a body shot.
Fester swats away the attempt to clinch by Strayer.
Strayer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Fester misses.
Strayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strayer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fester as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Fester finds it's way through Strayer's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Fester .
Strayer slips a straight right by Fester .
Fester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strayer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strayer avoids the body shot from Fester .
Uncle Fester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fester lunges at Strayer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strayer's hand.
Fester looks to land a right hand but Strayer moved out of range.
Fester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strayer can do to turn this around?
Strayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fester 's waist but Fester gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strayer off to one side.
Uncle Fester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Strayer.
Strayer is breathing heavily.
Fester scores with a hook.
Strayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strayer slips a straight right by Fester .
Nice uppercut there from Fester .
Fester loads up on a big right hand but Strayer slips the punch.
Fester lands a jab.
Fester looks to land a left hand but Strayer moved out of range nicely.
Fester looks to score with a jab to the body but Strayer is just out of range.
Fester cracks Strayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Strayer slips a straight right by Fester .
Strayer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fester is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Strayer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strayer shoots in for a takedown but Fester shows good takedown defense.
Strayer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fester is fending him off so far but Strayer persists. Nope, Fester circles away and we're back to standing.
Fester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strayer blocks a jab.
Fester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Fester misses.
Strayer moves out of range as Fester strikes.
Strayer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fester darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Fester misses.
Strayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fester but Fester pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fester lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Fester lands with a cross.
Fester looks to score with a jab to the body but Strayer is just out of range.
No luck for Strayer with that takedown attempt.
Fester lands with an uppercut that bounces Strayer off the cage and back into range.
Fester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fester connects with a right hand. Strayer shakes it off.
Fester lands with a shot to the body.
Fester loads up on a big right hand but Strayer slips the punch.
Fester throws a jab but it's blocked by Strayer.
Fester scores with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fester pinned against the cage. Fester gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strayer is defended easily by Fester .
Fester is looking to counter punch.
Strayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strayer somewhat.
Fester throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fester lands with a straight right. Strayer didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uncle Fester dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fester feints a jab promting Strayer to slip. Fester then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strayer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fester throws an off balance right hand
and Strayer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strayer's head backwards.
Strayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fester circles away.
Fester misses with an uppercut.
Strayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fester .
Strayer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fester misses with a hook. Strayer ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Fester as Strayer shoots in.

Fester gets caught napping as Strayer dives in and scores a takedown. Fester manages to retain guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Fester manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fester is trying to break the clinch but Strayer is controlling him.
Strayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fester is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strayer prevents Fester from breaking the clinch.
Fester is trying to force a seperation but Strayer has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strayer wants a takedown but no success here.
Uncle Fester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Strayer.
Fester has had enough of the clinch but Strayer keeps him there for the moment.
Strayer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fester 's efforts to push away.
Fester can't find room to land a body shot as Strayer controls the action.
Strayer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fester just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fester is trying to maintain a safe position but Strayer gets an underhook and turns Fester into the cage.
Fester gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strayer.
Fester has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A frustrated look appears on Fester 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strayer throws a head punch that misses.
Fester tries to break the clinch but Strayer is controlling the position.
Strayer is trying to drag Fester to the mat but Fester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strayer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fester throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fester scores with a nice head shot.
Strayer misses with a takedown attempt - Fester sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ben Strayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fester looks to land a right hand but Strayer moved out of range.
A big right from Fester misses.
Strayer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fester lands a jab to the head.
Strayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Fester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Fester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Fester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strayer doesn't seem phased though.
Good exchange - Fester coming out on top.
Fester misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fester swivels and escapes.
Fester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strayer shoots in looking for a takedown but Fester manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Fester misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Fester misses the target.
It seemed like Strayer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fester misses with a wild body shot.
Fester works the jab nicely.
Strayer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fester .
The fighters circling - Fester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fester misses with a straight right.
Ben Strayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uncle Fester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fester lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uncle Fester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fester 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uncle Fester !

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A

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tukka Mettinen (ranked 6214 p4p, 513 weight class) and Roku Takenaka (ranked 5007 p4p, 464 weight class). Roku Takenaka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mettinen
vs
Takenaka

190 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
192 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Kore Fight 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tukka Mettinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roku Takenaka!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takenaka connects with a looping right hand.
Takenaka stalks Mettinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mettinen's face. Mettinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Takenaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mettinen has time to react.
Nice body punch from Takenaka.
Mettinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mettinen attempts a counter takedown but Takenaka avoids it well and moves away.
Takenaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mettinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Takenaka scores with a one two! Mettinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takenaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takenaka connects with a stiff jab that staggers Mettinen - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roku Takenaka!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Marroquin (ranked 2356 p4p, 262 weight class) and Simon Busch (ranked 5246 p4p, 463 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Busch's choice of entrance music: I Like Beer . The key to victory for Alvaro Marroquin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Marroquin
vs
Busch

175 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

181 cm
21
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alvaro Marroquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Busch!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marroquin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Busch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marroquin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Busch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Busch. That snapped Marroquin's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Busch. That snapped Marroquin's head back.
Marroquin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Busch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Busch lands with a hook. Marroquin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alvaro Marroquin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Busch lands an overhand right.
Marroquin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Busch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Marroquin gets tackled into the cage by Busch. Busch maintains the clinch.
Busch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Busch scores with a shoulder strike.
Busch is stalling here.

Busch manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Busch avoids the head kick by Marroquin.
Busch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Marroquin is rocked!
Busch drops Marroquin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Busch follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Busch!
Simon Busch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.