Grunge 3: In Utero PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Aaron Rodgers (ranked 7467 p4p, 513 weight class) and Murumo Iduna (ranked 7021 p4p, 487 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Steven Aaron Rodgers has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Steven Aaron Rodgers seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Aaron Rodgers
vs
Iduna

175 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

166 cm
26
140 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Aaron Rodgers !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murumo Iduna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Iduna clinches.
Iduna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aaron Rodgers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Iduna.
A short body shot lands from Iduna as the two fighters clinch.

Iduna successfully pulls guard.
Aaron Rodgers trying to control but Iduna is working from the bottom.
Aaron Rodgers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aaron Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iduna wants to stand but Aaron Rodgers is controlling the position.
Aaron Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aaron Rodgers won't allow Iduna to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iduna throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aaron Rodgers preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aaron Rodgers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iduna defends it nicely.
Iduna darts in looking for a takedown but Aaron Rodgers gets double underhooks and turns Iduna into the cage.
Iduna fails to land the takedown.
Aaron Rodgers tries to counter with a takedown but Iduna is quick to defend against it.
Aaron Rodgers slaps away a takedown attempt from Iduna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steven Aaron Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murumo Iduna.
Iduna circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Aaron Rodgers does no damage.
Aaron Rodgers swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iduna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aaron Rodgers shoots in for a takedown but Iduna shows good takedown defense.
Aaron Rodgers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Iduna slaps away a takedown attempt from Aaron Rodgers , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Iduna tries for a takedown but Aaron Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aaron Rodgers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aaron Rodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aaron Rodgers tries for a takedown but Iduna circles away easily

and Iduna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Iduna.
Iduna holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aaron Rodgers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Iduna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaron Rodgers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Iduna pulls guard successfully.
Iduna keeping moving, preventing Aaron Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Iduna trying to control the position.

Iduna manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Iduna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aaron Rodgers takes an elbow to the temple.
Iduna jumps guard but Aaron Rodgers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Iduna wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Iduna pulls guard successfully.
Aaron Rodgers won't allow Iduna to sweep him here.
Aaron Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Iduna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aaron Rodgers wants to stand up but Iduna is controlling him.
Iduna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aaron Rodgers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iduna in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iduna is looking to stand up but Aaron Rodgers won't let him.

Aaron Rodgers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iduna is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murumo Iduna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck for Aaron Rodgers with that takedown attempt.
Iduna darts in looking for a takedown but Aaron Rodgers gets double underhooks and turns Iduna into the cage.
Aaron Rodgers throws a front kick aimed at Iduna's knee but Iduna avoids it well.

Iduna moves into the clinch.
Aaron Rodgers 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Iduna tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron Rodgers looking to stall.
Aaron Rodgers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iduna.
Steven Aaron Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murumo Iduna.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Iduna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iduna breaks the clinch.
Iduna walks into a jab.
Steven Aaron Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aaron Rodgers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Iduna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Iduna.
Iduna wants a takedown.
Aaron Rodgers is trying to force a seperation but Iduna has the dominant position.

Iduna pulls Aaron Rodgers into guard.

Iduna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aaron Rodgers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iduna 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.
Aaron Rodgers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iduna is looking to sweep but instead, Aaron Rodgers has passed into half guard.
Iduna wants to get back to full guard.
Aaron Rodgers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aaron Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Iduna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaron Rodgers prevents Iduna from improving his position.
Aaron Rodgers tries to stand and escape but Iduna actually recovers to full guard.
Iduna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aaron Rodgers manages to get himself to full guard.

Iduna preventing the sweep.
Iduna trying to control the position from guard on top but Aaron Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aaron Rodgers working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iduna trying to control the position from guard on top but Aaron Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aaron Rodgers keeping full guard, as Iduna tries to pass.
Aaron Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Iduna from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aaron Rodgers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iduna.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aaron Rodgers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aaron Rodgers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iduna avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murumo Iduna 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Aaron Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iduna counters with a head kick.
Aaron Rodgers tries to clinch up but Iduna circles away and keeps his distance.
Aaron Rodgers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aaron Rodgers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Iduna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aaron Rodgers but Aaron Rodgers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aaron Rodgers misses with a few strikes there.
Aaron Rodgers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron Rodgers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iduna or perhaps it was just good defense by Aaron Rodgers , which made it look bad.
Steven Aaron Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaron Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iduna as he jumps to the side.
As Aaron Rodgers backs off Iduna throws a huge counter combo but Aaron Rodgers manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Aaron Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aaron Rodgers tries to clinch but Iduna is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Aaron Rodgers as Iduna shoots in.

Iduna moves into the clinch successfully.
Aaron Rodgers is pressed up against the cage. Iduna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aaron Rodgers down to the mat. Aaron Rodgers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aaron Rodgers shoots in looking for a takedown. Iduna tries to sprawl out of it but Aaron Rodgers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iduna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iduna scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iduna keeps the fight on the outside.

Aaron Rodgers closes the distance and clinches.

Iduna drags the fight down to the ground.
Iduna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aaron Rodgers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iduna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iduna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aaron Rodgers 's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iduna is looking to work some ground and pound but Aaron Rodgers has wrist control.
Iduna wants to stand but Aaron Rodgers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aaron Rodgers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iduna manages to get himself to full guard.

Iduna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iduna keeping moving, preventing Aaron Rodgers from controlling successfully.

Iduna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aaron Rodgers defends it easily.
Iduna is trying to keep Aaron Rodgers in close.
Murumo Iduna has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four 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.
Aaron Rodgers wants to control from the top but Iduna keeps moving.
Iduna trying to strike off his back.
Iduna controls Aaron Rodgers momentarily but Aaron Rodgers frees himself.
Aaron Rodgers content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Iduna has closed the distance and engaged Aaron Rodgers in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murumo Iduna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Iduna 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murumo Iduna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Fiddlesticks (ranked 19442 p4p, 600 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 15121 p4p, 618 weight class). Ramses Fiddlesticks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Fiddlesticks
vs
Krejza

180 cm
34
225 lbs
8 - 20 - 0

202 cm
43
259 lbs
10 - 30 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramses Fiddlesticks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krejza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Fiddlesticks shoots in and bounces Krejza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krejza will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Fiddlesticks gets to his feet - Krejza follows without any prompting.

Krejza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krejza showed some decent athleticism there.

Fiddlesticks has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Krejza is on him like a limpet, forcing Fiddlesticks back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fiddlesticks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiddlesticks lands a jab-cross combination.

Fiddlesticks clinches up against the cage.

Krejza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fiddlesticks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fiddlesticks tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krejza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fiddlesticks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krejza somewhat.

Fiddlesticks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Krejza bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Krejza lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fiddlesticks takes a step back to recover.
Fiddlesticks moves out of range as Krejza throws a body kick.
Krejza shoots for a takedown but Fiddlesticks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Krejza looks to move away, Fiddlesticks throws a big counter combo but Krejza just gets out of the way.

Fiddlesticks has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Krejza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krejza is looking to land body kicks.

Fiddlesticks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krejza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fiddlesticks is controlling him.
Fiddlesticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krejza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiddlesticks wants to control from the top but Krejza keeps moving.
Fiddlesticks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krejza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fiddlesticks wants to control from the top but Krejza keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fiddlesticks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fiddlesticks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fiddlesticks's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fiddlesticks won't allow Krejza to get back to his feet.
Krejza has Fiddlesticks pulled in close to control his posture.

Fiddlesticks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Krejza, up you get!
Fiddlesticks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krejza misses with a few strikes there.
Fiddlesticks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krejza circles away quickly and effectively.
Fiddlesticks tries to clinch up.

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

Fiddlesticks breaks from the clinch.
Krejza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Jenik Krejza has been cut.
Krejza misses with a wild combination.
Ramses Fiddlesticks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiddlesticks is looking to clinch but Krejza is avoiding it.
Fiddlesticks avoids the head kick by Krejza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fiddlesticks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fiddlesticks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krejza keeping full guard, as Fiddlesticks tries to pass.

Krejza wriggles free and stands up.

Fiddlesticks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Fiddlesticks breaks the clinch.
Krejza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fiddlesticks lands with a nice combination. Krejza backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramses Fiddlesticks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jenik Krejza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fiddlesticks misses with the combination.
Krejza misses with a body kick.
Fiddlesticks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krejza sprawls and moves away.
Fiddlesticks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fiddlesticks tries to clinch but Krejza is having none of it.
Fiddlesticks punishes Krejza's body with a nice straight punch.

Fiddlesticks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fiddlesticks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krejza wants to get back to his feet but Fiddlesticks drags him back down.
Krejza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiddlesticks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Fiddlesticks stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fiddlesticks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krejza can do to turn this around?
Krejza doesn't manage to clinch there - Fiddlesticks circles away.
Fiddlesticks is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krejza misses with a wild combination.
Fiddlesticks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Fiddlesticks closes the distance and clinches.

Krejza manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fiddlesticks slaps away a takedown attempt from Krejza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fiddlesticks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krejza walks into a jab.
Krejza moves in looking to clinch but Fiddlesticks pushes him off.

Fiddlesticks drives through with a takedown into Krejza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Krejza keeping moving, preventing Fiddlesticks from controlling successfully.

Fiddlesticks stands up and waves to Krejza to follow him.
Fiddlesticks moves in looking to clinch but Krejza pushes him off.

Fiddlesticks darts in and clinches Krejza up against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Krejza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fiddlesticks is looking to clinch but Krejza is avoiding it.
Krejza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiddlesticks connects with a body shot that sends Krejza's belly button to the back.
A bone on bone clash there as Fiddlesticks blocks the leg kick.
Fiddlesticks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fiddlesticks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krejza is looking for the big counter here.

Fiddlesticks shoots in and bounces Krejza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krejza wants to sweep here but Fiddlesticks controlling him for the moment.
Fiddlesticks wants to pass the guard but Krejza is keeping the position.
Krejza is looking to stand up but Fiddlesticks isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fiddlesticks 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.
Fiddlesticks wants to pass the guard but Krejza is keeping the position.
Krejza wants to stand and escape but Fiddlesticks is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fiddlesticks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krejza keeping moving, preventing Fiddlesticks from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fiddlesticks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fiddlesticks prevents Krejza from getting back to his feet.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fiddlesticks enables Krejza to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fiddlesticks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fiddlesticks wants to stand but Krejza is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krejza lands a couple of elbows.
Fiddlesticks wants to stand and escape but Krejza is having none of it.
Krejza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Fiddlesticks is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fiddlesticks is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Fiddlesticks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramses Fiddlesticks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jenik Krejza's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Krejza keeps the fight on the outside.

Fiddlesticks forces Krejza back against the cage and clinches.

Krejza breaks the clinch.
Krejza tries to clinch up.
Fiddlesticks throws a series of strikes that have Krejza backpedaling.

Fiddlesticks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fiddlesticks wants to break the clinch but can't.

Fiddlesticks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krejza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiddlesticks was well out of range. Poor timing from Krejza.

Fiddlesticks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fiddlesticks trying to control but Krejza is working from the bottom.

Fiddlesticks stands up and waves to Krejza to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krejza on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Fiddlesticks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Krejza wants to get back to his feet but Fiddlesticks is dominant here and he's now got Krejza's back!
Krejza is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fiddlesticks off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Krejza trying to get back to his feet but Fiddlesticks is in full control for now.
Fiddlesticks somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Fiddlesticks seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fiddlesticks controls the position.
Krejza is trying to get back to his feet but Fiddlesticks has full control of the position and if anything, Krejza has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Krejza trying to control the position but Fiddlesticks manages to sink in the hooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krejza covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiddlesticks's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Fiddlesticks has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Krejza has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krejza is trying to stand back up.

Fiddlesticks has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Krejza! Can he survive? No! He's out! Fiddlesticks gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ramses Fiddlesticks!
Ramses Fiddlesticks looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Well, THAT'S a shocker! Am I right or what? Sorry dude, you'll never see another title shot after this one.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Sixx (ranked 4270 p4p, 407 weight class) and Ice Tea (ranked 7568 p4p, 556 weight class). Sixx's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Fire of Power by WATAIN. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sixx
vs
Tea

193 cm
30
255 lbs
12 - 21 - 0

194 cm
32
263 lbs
13 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Sixx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ice Tea!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sixx 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.

Tea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sixx is aware though and is defending well.

Tea has his foot on Sixx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sixx works his way back into a safe position though.
Sixx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Tea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sixx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sixx slips nicely into half guard.
Sixx not doing much here.
Sixx trying to pass the guard but Tea defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx is thwarting Tea's attempts to control the position.
Tea has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sixx lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tea wants to improve his position but Sixx is controlling well.
Sixx slips a nice elbow through Tea's hands, connecting with Tea's forehead.
Tea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sixx.
Sixx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tea knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sixx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tea is refusing to be controlled, as Sixx sits in half guard.
Tea trying to control from the bottom.

Sixx is looking for a kimura here.
Tea is refusing to be controlled, as Sixx sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Tea with the active half guard here but Sixx passes nicely into side control.
Sixx scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tea to see if he's OK.
Sixx takes a little break here. Tea wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sixx working the head with strikes.
Sixx working the body and head with strikes.
Sixx tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tea's legs.
Tea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sixx is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sixx goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tea has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sixx but great work by Tea.
Sixx is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tea is controlling him well.

Tea thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sixx is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tea has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tea passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sixx!
Sixx is trying desperately to improve position.
Sixx slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Tea is working for an americana but Sixx has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Tea was thinking about the submission.
Tea tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixx is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tea prevents Sixx from getting back to his feet.

Tea is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sixx is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sixx has escaped and now he's on top!

Tea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sixx controls the pace.
Sixx has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sixx chips away with some ground and pound.

It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
Sixx works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sixx blocks the strikes from Tea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sixx is looking to advance position but Tea won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sixx in particular looking to stall.
Tea is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Sixx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ice Tea's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sixx rushes Tea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sixx just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tea jumps guard but Sixx turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Sixx drags the fight down to the ground.

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

Tea being controlled here, momentarily.
Sixx lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sixx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sixx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Tea looking for a guillotine here but Sixx defends easily.
Tea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sixx controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx looking to pass the guard.
Sixx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sixx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sixx wants to control from the top but Tea keeps moving.

Tea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sixx defends well.
Sixx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sixx wants to control from the top but Tea keeps moving.

That's two 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.

Tea working for a triangle but Sixx defends it easily.
Vinnie Sixx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sixx throwing strikes from guard but Tea blocks nicely.
Sixx stays in close to Tea's body and controls the position.

Tea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Sixx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sixx has managed to get both his arms back between Tea's legs - danger averted.
Sixx works over Tea with some ground and pound from guard.
Sixx lands a couple of digs.

Sixx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sixx with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx is working Tea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sixx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sixx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sixx passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sixx passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tea!
Sixx controlling his opponent.
Sixx with the ground and pound from mount.
Sixx landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Tea keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sixx controlling from mount.
Tea is trying desperately to improve position.
Tea regains half guard.
Sixx looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sixx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tea can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixx is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sixx throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Sixx dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ice Tea's cut.
That's time! Sixx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sixx gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tea is working for takedown but Sixx is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sixx lands an elbow inside that Tea shrugs off.
Tea is looking for a takedown.

Sixx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Sixx. Beautiful body shot.
Tea has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sixx finds it's way round the side to connect with Tea's head.

Sixx shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges.

Tea is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sixx loads up on a big left hand. Tea felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sixx looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tea can't hide his disappointment, as Sixx celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Sixx!
A relieved looking Vinnie Sixx thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Huge (ranked 1895 p4p, 215 weight class) and Pension Buckets (ranked 2502 p4p, 267 weight class). Buckets has chosen Candyman - Knockin' Boots as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Huge
vs
Buckets

194 cm
29
266 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

200 cm
34
265 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Huge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Pension Buckets!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckets slaps away a takedown attempt from Huge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Huge takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Buckets gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Huge tries for a takedown. No joy.

Huge gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Buckets wants to get back to his feet.

Huge seems to be working for a kimura but Buckets defends the submission attempt.
Buckets is trying to stand.

Buckets manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckets lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Huge fails to land the takedown.
Buckets has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Huge is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Huge. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huge avoids the head kick by Buckets.
Buckets goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That kick from Buckets tenderised Huge's leg. Huge is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buckets throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buckets.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huge.

Buckets moves into the clinch.
Huge is working for takedown but Buckets is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buckets pushes off an throws an elbow but Huge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buckets landing knees to the body.
Buckets lands an elbow that stopped Huge in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Tony Huge has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckets lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huge backwards.
Buckets prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buckets is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Huge is breathing heavily.
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!
Buckets lands an elbow that stopped Huge in his tracks for a moment.
Buckets lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huge or not.
Buckets with a knee to the head.
Buckets lands a damaging elbow.
Buckets lands a nice elbow.
Huge takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buckets.
Huge looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Buckets is leaning against Huge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Buckets on the inside.
Buckets lands a good knee to the midsection. Huge won't want to take too many of those.
Good body shot from Buckets.
Buckets digs a right hand into Huge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huge's gas tank.
Buckets tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Tony Huge's cut is getting worse.
Buckets with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Buckets lands a body punch.
Buckets comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Buckets lands an uppercut.
Buckets lands an elbow just above Huge 's eye.
Buckets trying to land knees to the body.
Huge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Buckets is defending well.
Buckets with a knee to the head.

Huge is rocked!
Huge is pressed against the cage. Buckets pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Huge! Two more big strikes from Buckets and Huge crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pension Buckets!
A victorious Pension Buckets thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tony Huge spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey maaann'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Gracie (ranked 1929 p4p, 217 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 6646 p4p, 504 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Thriller by Michael Jackson. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wayne Gracie
vs
Ronaldo

194 cm
40
269 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

177 cm
42
266 lbs
21 - 25 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Ronaldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ronaldo shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Ronaldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ronaldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Gracie lands a big head kick that sends Ronaldo tumbling to the mat! Gracie takes a step backwards and waves Ronaldo back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Ronaldo is rocked!
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!
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ronaldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Wayne Gracie!
An out of breath John Wayne Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crown Virus (ranked 7717 p4p, 523 weight class) and Hal Robson Kanu (ranked 23435 p4p, 581 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Virus
vs
Robson Kanu

175 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

225 cm
26
130 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Crown Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hal Robson Kanu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virus lands with a good body shot.
Robson Kanu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Virus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Virus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A frustrated look appears on Robson Kanu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Virus tries to throw a body punch but Robson Kanu avoids it by throwing Virus back against the cage.
Robson Kanu wants to break free but Virus has control.
Virus slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Virus.
Robson Kanu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot in the inside from Virus.
Robson Kanu blocking some punches.
Virus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Virus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robson Kanu's defenses.

Virus breaks the clinch.
A combination from Robson Kanu does no damage.
Robson Kanu slips a jab from Virus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robson Kanu throws a counter combo.

Virus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robson Kanu, pushing him back against the cage.
Robson Kanu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Virus tries a body shot but Robson Kanu blocks it.
Nice body punch from Virus.
Robson Kanu is looking to break free of the clinch but Virus has double underhooks.
Robson Kanu is trying to force a seperation but Virus has the dominant position.

Virus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robson Kanu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Virus. Virus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Virus misses.
Robson Kanu digs a good body shot into Virus's ribs.
Robson Kanu misses with a series of wild punches.
Robson Kanu misses with a body shot.
Robson Kanu throws a right hand that Virus ducks under and follows up with a left that Virus also avoids with ease.
Jab from Virus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson Kanu throws a combination that misses
and Robson Kanu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virus tries to move into range but Robson Kanu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Robson Kanu with a nice cross.

It looks like Crown Virus has been cut.
Robson Kanu misses with a two punch combination.
Virus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Robson Kanu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Virus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robson Kanu thinking.
Robson Kanu looks to score with a jab to the body but Virus is just out of range.
Robson Kanu lands a slapping body shot.
Robson Kanu throws a shot to the body.
Robson Kanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virus looks to land a left hand but Robson Kanu moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Virus misses its intended target.
No joy there for Robson Kanu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robson Kanu defending well as Virus loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virus missing with a left hand there. Robson Kanu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Virus is breathing heavily.
Virus tries to clinch but Robson Kanu is having none of it.
Robson Kanu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson Kanu misses with a two punch combination.
Robson Kanu lands with a straight right. Virus didn't see that one coming.
Robson Kanu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robson Kanu cracks Virus with a good jab.
Robson Kanu misses with a series of wild punches.
Robson Kanu throws a right hand that Virus ducks under and follows up with a left that Virus also avoids with ease.
Robson Kanu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virus was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson Kanu.
Robson Kanu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson Kanu looks to score with a jab to the body but Virus is just out of range.
Virus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Virus misses the target.
Robson Kanu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson Kanu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robson Kanu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Robson Kanu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Virus moves forwards but Robson Kanu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Virus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson Kanu.
Virus misses with a hook. Robson Kanu ducked under it nicely.
Robson Kanu lands with a nice body punch.
Robson Kanu lands with an overhand left.
Robson Kanu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Virus is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson Kanu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Virus.
Virus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robson Kanu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Virus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hal Robson Kanu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crown Virus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Robson Kanu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Robson Kanu misses with an uppercut.

Oooooh!!! Robson Kanu has knocked Virus down with a huge combo! Robson Kanu steps away and waves a wobbly Virus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Virus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Virus pushes Robson Kanu up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson Kanu takes an elbow to the temple.
Virus lands a right hand.
Virus throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson Kanu.
Robson Kanu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Virus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Virus has Robson Kanu pressed against the cage, preventing Robson Kanu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robson Kanu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Virus seems to have got his legs back now.
Virus presses Robson Kanu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Virus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Virus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robson Kanu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Virus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robson Kanu tries to break free but Virus pushes him back against the cage.
Robson Kanu can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Robson Kanu's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virus misses with a punch to the body.
Virus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson Kanu is looking to break free of the clinch but Virus has double underhooks.
Virus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robson Kanu's efforts to push away.
Crown Virus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robson Kanu takes an elbow to the forehead.

Robson Kanu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robson Kanu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Virus rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robson Kanu!
Robson Kanu lands a jab to Virus's midsection.
Robson Kanu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robson Kanu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Virus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Virus looks to throw the jab but Robson Kanu is out of range.
A big left from Virus misses.
As Virus backs off Robson Kanu throws a huge counter combo but Virus manages to avoid it all.

Virus clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Robson Kanu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Virus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson Kanu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Virus swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson Kanu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virus cracks Robson Kanu with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson Kanu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robson Kanu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Virus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Virus is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Robson Kanu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Robson Kanu is trying to break the clinch but Virus is controlling him.
Virus has Robson Kanu pressed against the cage, preventing Robson Kanu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Virus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robson Kanu is trying to push Virus away but Virus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Virus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virus keeps control of Robson Kanu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robson Kanu blocks an uppercut.
Robson Kanu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Virus has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson Kanu is trying to push Virus away but Virus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Robson Kanu wants to break the clinch but can't.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Robson Kanu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Virus lands a body punch.
Robson Kanu working hard to break the clinch.
Virus keeps control of Robson Kanu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Virus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virus keeps control of Robson Kanu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Virus struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson Kanu controls his hands.
Virus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virus lands an elbow just above Robson Kanu 's eye.
Robson Kanu has had enough of the clinch but Virus keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson Kanu.
Robson Kanu is trying to break the clinch but Virus is controlling him.
Virus looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virus tries a body shot but Robson Kanu blocks it.
Virus throws an elbow but it misses.
Virus struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson Kanu controls his hands.
Robson Kanu is trying to break free.
Virus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Robson Kanu tries to break free but Virus pushes him back against the cage.
Robson Kanu is trying to break free.
Robson Kanu tries to break free but Virus pushes him back against the cage.
Robson Kanu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Virus has him pressed against the cage.
Virus lands an elbow that stopped Robson Kanu in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Virus.
Virus lands an elbow just above Robson Kanu 's eye.
Robson Kanu wants to get back to striking at distance but Virus won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crown Virus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Crown Virus's cut.
That's time! Virus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice shot by Robson Kanu.
Robson Kanu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Virus in his tracks.
Robson Kanu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Virus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robson Kanu thuds a left hand into Virus's body.
Virus throws an overhand right that lands on Robson Kanu's shoulder, as Robson Kanu tries to avoid the shot.
Hal Robson Kanu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Virus throws an overhand right that lands on Robson Kanu's shoulder, as Robson Kanu tries to avoid the shot.
Robson Kanu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robson Kanu throws a series of punches but Virus avoids them all with ease.
Virus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Virus misses with an uppercut
and Robson Kanu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robson Kanu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robson Kanu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virus slips a jab and a cross from Robson Kanu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robson Kanu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Virus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson Kanu lands with a nice body punch.
Virus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robson Kanu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Virus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robson Kanu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Robson Kanu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Virus on the side of the head.
Virus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Virus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robson Kanu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Virus misses the target.
Virus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson Kanu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Robson Kanu scores with a jab. Virus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robson Kanu throws a series of punches but Virus avoids them all with ease.
Robson Kanu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virus looks to land a right hand but Robson Kanu moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Robson Kanu. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Virus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Virus moves into the clinch.
Virus has Robson Kanu pressed against the cage, preventing Robson Kanu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Virus tries to throw a body punch but Robson Kanu avoids it by throwing Virus back against the cage.
Robson Kanu is trying to push Virus away but Virus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Robson Kanu is trying to break the clinch but Virus is controlling him.
Robson Kanu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Virus prevents Robson Kanu from breaking the clinch.
Robson Kanu tries to break free but Virus pushes him back against the cage.
Robson Kanu is looking to break free of the clinch but Virus has double underhooks.

Virus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robson Kanu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virus throws a hook to the side of Robson Kanu's head but Robson Kanu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Virus misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robson Kanu, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Robson Kanu.
Robson Kanu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robson Kanu tries to bum rush Virus with a series of wild strikes but Virus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Virus misses.
Virus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robson Kanu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson Kanu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virus needs to keep his hands up - Robson Kanu had a free shot at his head there.
Robson Kanu works over Virus's head and body with a nice combination.
Robson Kanu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Virus misses with a looping left.
Robson Kanu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robson Kanu throws a combination. Virus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Virus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson Kanu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robson Kanu lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson Kanu lands a nice shot to the body.
Virus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Virus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hal Robson Kanu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robson Kanu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hal Robson Kanu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Knight (ranked 5193 p4p, 513 weight class) and Mad Dog Malone (ranked 6477 p4p, 569 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Malone's choice of entrance music: Bad Boys - Inner Circle. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Knight
vs
Dog Malone

188 cm
31
191 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

181 cm
34
190 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mad Dog Malone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone works Knight's body with a nice hook.
Malone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malone is looking to score with low kicks.
Malone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Malone lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malone.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Knight.
Knight misses with a hook.
Malone looks for the body kick but Knight saw that one coming.
Jab from Malone.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malone.
A head kick misses from Malone.

Knight rushes Malone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Malone on the inside.

Knight gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Malone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone wants to get back to full guard.
Malone trying to control but Knight postures up.

Malone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malone wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Malone is refusing to be controlled, as Knight sits in half guard.
Malone is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malone avoid being mounted?

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.
Knight wants to free his trapped foot but Malone is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Knight is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Malone wants to control but Knight is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Knight's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Knight prevents Malone from improving his position.
Malone trying to hold on to Knight's head to control him but Knight postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knight. Knight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Malone.
Malone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malone.
Knight blocks a leg kick.
Malone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Malone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knight's hands.
Knight checks a leg kick nicely.
Mad Dog Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight moves away from the strike by Malone.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Malone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight moves out of range as Malone strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knight, right into the meat.
Malone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malone misses with a kick to the body.
Knight checks a leg kick.
Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That kick from Malone tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Malone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Knight misses with a body shot
and Malone counters with an outside leg kick.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone misses with a straight right.
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Malone lands a body shot.
Malone misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Malone connects with a body shot.
Malone digs a good hook to Knight's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight staying out of range there.
Malone slips a jab from Knight.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malone jabs at Knight's body.
Malone misses with a leg kick

and Knight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Malone!
You can see the frustration on Malone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malone is trying to improve his position.
Malone wants to control but Knight postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is looking to reverse the position.

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

Knight tries for a kimura but Malone is defending well.

Knight working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knight has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Malone is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knight swings around for an armbar but Malone sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Knight's guard.
Malone sitting in guard here, content to control.

Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malone stands and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knight tries to improve position but can't.
Malone is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Malone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malone trying to control the position but Knight is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Malone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knight's legs.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Malone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Malone trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Malone happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Malone throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Malone lands with a nice body punch.
Malone works the jab nicely.
That kick from Malone tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knight's head.
Knight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone cracks Knight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Malone lands a leg kick that knocks Knight off balance momentarily.
Knight ducks right into an uppercut from Malone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malone sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Knight is rocked!
Knight shoots in and drives through. Malone sprawls well.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malone connects with a solid leg kick.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.
Malone misses with a looping left.
Knight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knight blocks a leg kick.
Malone lands a jab to the head.
Malone misses with a low kick as Knight jumps back.
Malone lands with a kick to the ribs.
A lazy body kick from Malone

and Knight counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone trying to control but Knight postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malone is defending against the submission attempts here by Knight.
Malone keeping hold of Knight's head, controlling as best he can.
Mad Dog Malone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Malone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight.
Malone keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knight is looking for a kimura but Malone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knight to get the leverage.
Kenny Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malone is concentrating on defense, preventing Knight from advancing position.
Malone is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.
Malone trying to control but Knight postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.
Knight throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
Malone scores with a nice strike.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malone.
The fighters circling - Malone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Malone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knight doesn't seem phased though.
Knight ducks right into an uppercut from Malone.
Mad Dog Malone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malone lands with a right hand.
Knight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malone.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Dog Malone!
A relieved looking Mad Dog Malone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Grena (ranked 17177 p4p, 740 weight class) and Cajetan Shashi (ranked 3802 p4p, 459 weight class). Umberto Grena has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Grena
vs
Shashi

165 cm
37
169 lbs
14 - 28 - 0

185 cm
34
169 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umberto Grena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cajetan Shashi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grena takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shashi lands with a straight right. Grena didn't see that one coming.

Shashi shoots in and bounces Grena off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Grena is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shashi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Shashi pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grena loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Shashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grena can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Shashi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Grena doesn't defend quickly enough and Shashi has managed to lock this one up! Can Grena escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Shashi on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cajetan Shashi!
Cajetan Shashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Military Industrial Complex (ranked 1320 p4p, 155 weight class) and Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 3844 p4p, 339 weight class). Complex comes to the cage accompanied by Rusty Cage - Johnny Cash. The crowd seem to be enjoying Da Silva's choice of entrance music: Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Industrial Complex
vs
Da Silva

166 cm
34
145 lbs
16 - 2 - 0

167 cm
33
135 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Brooklyn Apothecary

Sportivité
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Military Industrial Complex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonardo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

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

Da Silva darts in and clinches Complex up against the cage.
Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Complex.
Complex holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Complex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Complex misses with a hook to the ribs.
Complex misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Complex backwards.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Complex's elbow.
Complex definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Complex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Complex misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Da Silva - that landed with a thud.
Da Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands a body shot.
Complex throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Complex fails to land.
Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Complex is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Da Silva manages to break the clinch.
Complex closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Da Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Complex moved out of range.
Complex fires out a quick counter leg kick but Da Silva just manages to avoid it.
Da Silva swings for the body but Complex moves out of range.
Da Silva wants to clinch.
Complex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Da Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Complex ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Complex throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Complex wants to slow Da Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Complex misses with a looping left.
Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Complex lands with an overhand left.
Da Silva swings for the body but Complex moves out of range.
Complex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Complex counters with an inside leg kick.
Da Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Complex moves away.
Complex went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Complex slips a jab from Da Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Complex.
Complex is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Complex cracks Da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Da Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Complex.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Da Silva, as that shot connected.
Complex throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Complex checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Da Silva.
Complex cracks Da Silva with an open hand slap.
Complex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva connects with a body shot that sends Complex's belly button to the back.
Complex checks a low kick from Da Silva.
An inside leg kick lands from Complex.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Complex fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Complex misses the jab.
Complex pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Complex throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Complex.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Complex fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
Complex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Complex thows a leg kick but Da Silva checks it
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Complex moves away.
Complex misses the jab.
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Complex. Complex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Complex, as that shot connected.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Complex misses with a body shot.
Da Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. Complex looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Complex blocks the low kick.
Complex lands a right hook to the body.
Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Complex on the side of the head.
Da Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Complex counters with a nice double leg into side control. Da Silva won't be happy with that.
Da Silva regains half guard.
Da Silva tries to roll over but Complex keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Complex.
Complex controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Complex there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
Complex drops an elbow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Complex controls the pace.

Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Complex won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here.
Complex trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Complex controlling him for the moment.
Complex advances position into side control!
Da Silva regains half guard.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Complex jumps into side control!
Complex is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Complex scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looking for a sweep but Complex has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Complex is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Da Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Complex postures up.
Da Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Complex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complex wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Complex from controlling successfully.
Da Silva 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Complex lands a couple of elbows.

Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Complex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Military Industrial Complex 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. This is the final round!

Complex misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Complex lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Da Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Da Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Da Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Da Silva with the counter takedown but Complex avoids it easily.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Complex.
Complex displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Complex wants to clinch.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Complex avoids it with no problem.
Complex scores with a sloppy right hand. Da Silva should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Complex counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Complex.
Complex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Complex takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Da Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex working a defensive guard here.

Complex looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Complex controlling the position.

Complex has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Silva passes Complex's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Da Silva wants to control but Complex is keeping him busy.
Da Silva controlling the action here.
Complex is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two 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.
Complex trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Da Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Complex is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but Complex defending well.
Military Industrial Complex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Silva wants to take a breather but Complex is having none of it.
Da Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Da Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Complex is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva mounts Complex! Really nice guard pass there!
Da Silva avoids the attempt from Complex to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Da Silva wants to take Complex's back here but Complex is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Da Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Complex manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Complex can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Da Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Complex is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Da Silva off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Da Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Military Industrial Complex was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry dad, hope I didn't disappoint you...'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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