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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tall Guy (ranked 4902 p4p, 4246 weight class) and Vern Vurris (ranked 158 p4p, 147 weight class). Vern Vurris is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Guy
vs
Vurris

225 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
21
270
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tall Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vern Vurris!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy scores with the left hand. Vurris knows he should have avoided that one.
Guy connects with a leg kick.
Vurris shoots in but no luck this time.
Vern Vurris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vurris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vurris throwing strikes but missing.
Vurris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vurris trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Vurris forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vurris working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vurris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guy is in trouble now - Vurris has advanced to mount!
Vurris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vurris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vurris lands a big elbow.
Vurris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Guy hang on?
Guy taking shots to the head.

Vurris is working for a guillotine from mount but Guy frees his head quite easily.
Guy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Guy is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vurris controlling the pace for now.
Vurris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vurris lands a couple of good shots and Guy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vurris softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Vurris has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Guy.
Guy takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Vurris sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Guy taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vern Vurris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Leventreur (ranked 6092 p4p, 4928 weight class) and Damiano Silva (ranked 429 p4p, 382 weight class). Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Apaga mas não bate. Damiano Silva told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Leventreur
vs
Silva

164 cm
21
152
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
143
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Leventreur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damiano Silva!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Leventreur to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Leventreur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leventreur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Our spies down at at Mapinguari Guerreiro inform us that Silva has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Leventreur wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Leventreur utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leventreur will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leventreur throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Leventreur wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leventreur wants to sweep but no luck.

Leventreur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leventreur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leventreur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Leventreur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Leventreur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leventreur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Silva has gone for a leg lock! Leventreur slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.

Leventreur with a nice head shot there.
Leventreur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leventreur tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Leventreur from controlling successfully.
Leventreur wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Leventreur wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Leventreur is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

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.
Leventreur looking to pass the guard.
Leventreur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Leventreur from controlling successfully.
Leventreur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leventreur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leventreur content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Leventreur dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Leventreur tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leventreur throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.

Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leventreur to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Leventreur gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Jacques Leventreur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Leventreur closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Leventreur getting side control.

Leventreur is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Leventreur is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leventreur to get the leverage.
Leventreur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leventreur seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.

Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Leventreur.

Leventreur decides to return to a standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leventreur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leventreur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leventreur throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Leventreur throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leventreur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leventreur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leventreur trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Leventreur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leventreur fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Check out the look on Leventreur's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leventreur is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Leventreur is chipping away with strikes.
Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leventreur connects with a decent elbow.
Leventreur in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leventreur tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leventreur has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Leventreur scoring with strikes.
Leventreur working the ground and pound.
Jacques Leventreur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Leventreur scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Leventreur dominated that second round.
That's time! Leventreur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Leventreur throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.

Leventreur scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Leventreur dives into side control.

Leventreur looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leventreur smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Leventreur tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leventreur has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is not content to let Leventreur control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leventreur landing a few strikes.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.

Leventreur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leventreur trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva tries to buck Leventreur off but Leventreur is having none of it.

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.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Leventreur scoring with strikes.

Leventreur is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Leventreur is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Leventreur is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leventreur is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Silva has given up his back.

Leventreur is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silva for a finish.
Leventreur connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Silva to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Leventreur is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Damiano Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Leventreur is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jacques Leventreur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Leventreur goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Silva escapes and is now in half guard on top.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Leventreur!
In defeat, Damiano Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sou ruim memo'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Everton (ranked 6089 p4p, 5991 weight class) and Bite Mightson (ranked 428 p4p, 422 weight class). Rupert Everton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Everton
vs
Mightson

178 cm
18
151
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
21
154
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rupert Everton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bite Mightson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mightson looks to score with a jab to the body but Everton is just out of range.
Mightson throws a big shot that misses.
Everton lands a body shot.
Everton misses with a body shot.
Mightson scores with a hook to the body. Everton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Mightson misses its intended target.
Everton connects with a looping right hand.
Mightson misses with a wild combination.
Mightson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Rupert Everton has been cut.
Nice shot by Mightson.
Everton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Everton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Mightson. Those never looked like landing.
Everton tries to clinch up.
Everton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Everton tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Everton.
Mightson misses with an uppercut. Everton saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Mightson coming out on top.
Everton scores with a nice right hand.
Everton defending well as Mightson loads up on a big left hand.
Mightson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mightson looks to score with a jab to the body but Everton is just out of range.
Everton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mightson.
Everton throws a sloppy body shot
and Mightson counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Mightson misses.
Everton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mightson cracks Everton with a good jab.
Everton wants to clinch up but Mightson keeps it at a distance.
Everton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Everton takes a swing at Mightson's ribcage but misses.
Everton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Everton loads up on a big right hand but Mightson slips the punch.
Everton with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mightson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everton misses the shot to the body.
Mightson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mightson misses with a looping left.
Bite Mightson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Everton throws a right and a left that Mightson avoids nicely.
Mightson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Everton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Everton staying out of range there.
Everton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mightson walks into a stiff left hand from Everton.
Mightson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Everton doesn't seem bothered though.
Mightson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Everton counters with a stiff right hand.
Everton lands with a hook. Mightson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Everton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Everton. Mightson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mightson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Everton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mightson looks winded!
Nice body punch from Everton.
Everton is looking to wear down Mightson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Everton jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mightson looks to score with a jab to the body but Everton is just out of range.
Mightson throws an off balance right hand
and Everton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Mightson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mightson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Everton.
Mightson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Everton finds it's way round the side to connect with Mightson's head.
A jab lands there for Everton.

Mightson is rocked!
Everton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Everton finds it's target.
Mightson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mightson is still on wobbly legs! Can Everton finish him?
Everton scores with a jab. Mightson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Everton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mightson throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Everton misses.
Mightson misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Mightson.
Mightson seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mightson misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mightson moves away.
As Everton backs off Mightson throws a huge counter combo but Everton manages to avoid it all.
Mightson throws a looping overhand right but Everton ducks down to avoid it.
Mightson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Everton cracks a nice hook into Mightson's ribs.
Everton digs a good hook to Mightson's body.
Everton lands with a right hand.
Everton missing with a left hand there. Mightson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mightson misses with an uppercut
and Mightson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Everton. Mightson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mightson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Everton finds it's way round the side to connect with Mightson's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Everton.
Everton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mightson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Everton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mightson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mightson tries to move into range but Everton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Everton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mightson under the eye.
Everton throws a body punch but Mightson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rupert Everton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rupert Everton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mightson ducks right into an uppercut from Everton.
Mightson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Everton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mightson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Everton has got the better of the exchanges.
Everton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mightson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Everton manages to avoid it.
Everton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Everton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mightson can do to turn this around?
Mightson throws a shot from downtown. Everton moves away and avoids it.
Mightson throws a looping overhand right but Everton ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Everton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Everton is looking to clinch.
Mightson looks to land a right hand but Everton moved out of range.
Mightson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Everton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mightson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Everton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mightson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Everton misses with a jab to the body
enabling Mightson to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Mightson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mightson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mightson misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Everton misses the target.
Everton slips a jab from Mightson.
Mightson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Everton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Everton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Everton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mightson on the side of the head.
Everton with a nice cross.
A jab from Everton misses.
Everton lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Everton misses.
A big left from Mightson misses.
Everton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mightson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Mightson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Everton just misses with a punch to the body.
Bite Mightson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Everton thuds his right hand into Mightson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Everton throws a body shot but no joy.
Everton tries to close the distance and clinch but Mightson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Everton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Everton is looking to clinch but Mightson is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Mightson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab by Everton.
Mightson avoids the body shot from Everton.
Everton looks to throw the jab but Mightson is out of range.
Everton fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Everton. Mightson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Everton scores with a shot to the body.
Everton throws a good cross that connects.
Everton connects with a nice looking jab.
Everton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mightson under the eye.
Mightson tries to bum rush Everton with a series of wild strikes but Everton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Everton is looking to counter punch.
Mightson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everton wants to clinch up but Mightson keeps it at a distance.
Mightson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Everton fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mightson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mightson looks to clinch but Everton throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mightson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rupert Everton!
A very excited looking Rupert Everton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dark Henry (ranked 5944 p4p, 3680 weight class) and Medzavi Nwaoge (ranked 182 p4p, 141 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Henry
vs
Nwaoge

193 cm
20
300
0 - 1 - 0

222 cm
25
290
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dark Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Medzavi Nwaoge!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Dark Henry has been cut.
Nwaoge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Henry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Henry laying and praying for a moment but Nwaoge takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nwaoge is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nwaoge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henry.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henry connects with a nice short shot to Nwaoge's temple.
Nwaoge trying to control from the bottom.
Henry is stalling here. Nwaoge is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Henry seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nwaoge has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Nwaoge is trying to get an arm triangle but Henry is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry is trying to control Nwaoge's posture but Nwaoge avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nwaoge trying to control the position but Henry is working away.

Nwaoge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henry can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry is being controlled here.
Henry tries to buck Nwaoge off but Nwaoge is having none of it.
Nwaoge takes a little break here. Henry wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Henry is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Henry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henry tries to get out of the position.
Nwaoge working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to buck Nwaoge off but Nwaoge is having none of it.

Nwaoge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henry has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been informed that Nwaoge has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Henry trying to remain calm as Nwaoge controls from the top position.
Nwaoge throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nwaoge controlling from side mount.
Henry tries to bench press Nwaoge off him but Nwaoge keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Medzavi Nwaoge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dark Henry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Henry drives through with a takedown into Nwaoge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Henry cracks Nwaoge with a solid left hand.
Henry landing with the ground and pound.
Henry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Nwaoge is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Henry frees his head nicely. Oh but Nwaoge has switched to an armbar! Henry is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Medzavi Nwaoge!
Medzavi Nwaoge thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kakuei (ranked 4409 p4p, 5717 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 516 p4p, 577 weight class). Kazuma Kakuei has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kakuei
vs
Trump

190 cm
25
200
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
217
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazuma Kakuei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Hemmingworth and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kakuei on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Trump misses.
Kakuei throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Trump looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trump scores with the left hand. Kakuei knows he should have avoided that one.
Kakuei throws a push kick but Trump slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Trump misses.

Kakuei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kakuei landing knees to the head.
Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kakuei misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Kakuei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakuei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kakuei lands an uppercut.
Trump wants to get back to striking at distance but Kakuei won't allow it.
Trump wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kakuei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kakuei stalling.
Kakuei gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A frustrated look appears on Trump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakuei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kakuei taking a breather.

Kakuei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kakuei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakuei avoids the body shot from Trump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Trump!
Trump showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kakuei.
Nice shot lands for Trump.
Nice jab there from Trump.
Kakuei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trump moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kakuei tries to clinch there but Trump circles away.
Kakuei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trump on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakuei lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Kakuei moves into the clinch.
Kakuei slowing the pace effectively.
Kakuei trying to land knees to the body.
Trump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakuei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Kakuei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kakuei missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kakuei.
Kakuei tries a knee to the head but Trump blocks it.
Trump wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kakuei lands with a right to the head.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
Kakuei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trump being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuei is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kakuei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kakuei misses with the head strike.
Come on Kakuei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kakuei misses with a knee to the head.
Kakuei taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kakuei misses the shot to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kakuei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trump is defending well for now.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
Trump is trying to push Kakuei away but Kakuei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kakuei misses with an elbow strike.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Kakuei tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kakuei breaks from the clinch.
Kazuma Kakuei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakuei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trump paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kakuei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trump can do to turn this around?
Trump jabs Kakuei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kakuei misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump staying out of range there.
No joy there for Trump, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kakuei throws a counter high kick but Trump was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kakuei throws a series of punches but Trump moves out of range.
Trump lands with a straight right. Kakuei didn't see that one coming.
Trump lands the left hand.
Trump avoids the head kick by Kakuei.
Trump lands a glancing blow to the side of Kakuei's head.
Kakuei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Trump scores with a jab to the body.
Trump throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kakuei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Kakuei fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trump lands a two punch combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakuei.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trump.
Trump throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakuei.
Trump throws a series of punches but Kakuei moves out of range.
Kakuei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Trump's head.
Trump blocks a head kick by Kakuei.
Nice uppercut lands for Trump. That snapped Kakuei's head back.
Kakuei misses with a head kick.
Kakuei throws a sloppy head kick
and Trump counters with a nice body shot.
Trump will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trump stalks Kakuei and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kakuei's face. Kakuei staggers backwards, shaken.
Trump with a hook.
Kakuei doesn't manage to clinch there - Trump circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kakuei misses with a combination
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kakuei tries to clinch up but Trump circles away and keeps his distance.
As Kakuei backs off Trump throws a huge counter combo but Kakuei manages to avoid it all.
Donald Trump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Kakuei finds it's way through Trump's defenses.
Kakuei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump is looking for the big counter here.
Kakuei swinging wildly here.
Trump lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trump.
A right-left combo lands from Trump.
Good work by Trump as he checks the leg kick.
Trump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trump scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kakuei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Trump.
Kakuei tries to land a front kick but Trump steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trump scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Trump stuns Kakuei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trump lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trump.
Kakuei closes the distance but Trump moves to the side
letting Trump counter with a right hand.
Kakuei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trump clobbers Kakuei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakuei needs to keep his hands up - Trump had a free shot at his head there.
Trump fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kakuei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kakuei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kakuei cracks Trump with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kakuei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kakuei throws a head kick that misses.

Kakuei moves into range and clinches up with Trump.
Trump blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kakuei tries to land a knee to the head but Trump blocks with his arms.
Kakuei throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump.
Kazuma Kakuei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kakuei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kakuei utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Kakuei to work.
A frustrated look appears on Trump's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump is trying to break the clinch but Kakuei has him pressed against the cage.
Kakuei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kakuei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Trump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kakuei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trump wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kakuei has him pressed against the cage.
Trump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kakuei tries to land knees in the clinch but Trump avoids the damage to the body.
Kakuei has Trump pressed against the cage, preventing Trump from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kakuei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kakuei.
Kakuei lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakuei.
Kakuei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kakuei holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Kakuei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump blocks a head kick by Kakuei.
Kakuei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left and a right from Trump both land. Nice combination.
Kakuei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
Trump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kakuei throws a low kick but Trump moves out of range easily.
Trump swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kakuei connects with a single shot there.
Trump throws a nice looking combination but Kakuei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Trump lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kakuei doesn't seem phased though.
Kakuei slips a jab and a cross from Trump.
Nice shot lands for Trump.
A left and a right from Trump both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakuei with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Trump.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kakuei.
Kakuei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trump swings for the body but Kakuei moves out of range.
Trump connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kakuei. Kakuei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trump misses with the combination.
Trump misses with a two punch combination.
Trump throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trump.
Kakuei lands a two punch combo.
Kakuei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Trump misses.
Trump avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kakuei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kakuei has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kakuei!
Kazuma Kakuei took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 5407 p4p, 5445 weight class) and Splendor Jackson (ranked 172 p4p, 173 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kirin
vs
Jackson

203 cm
21
275
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
265
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kokkoro Kirin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Splendor Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands a high kick!

It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirin is just out of range.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kirin avoids the head kick by Jackson.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Kirin slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kirin.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirin manages to avoid it.
Kirin throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
A jab from Jackson misses.
It looked like Kirin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kirin counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kirin throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kirin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.

It looks like Splendor Jackson has been cut.
Kirin dodges the punch combination from Jackson.

Kirin sends Jackson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kirin is motioning to the referee to let Jackson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Kirin moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Jackson! Kirin continues to tee off on Jackson, landing with a left and a right! Kirin connects with a right hand that leaves Jackson sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Kirin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kokkoro Kirin!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Muller (ranked 4876 p4p, 5250 weight class) and Ronan Raw (ranked 157 p4p, 169 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Muller
vs
Raw

176 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
300
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronan Raw!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raw lands with a kick to the temple. Muller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muller.

Raw pushes Muller up against the cage in a clinch.
Raw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raw lands a knee to the head.
Muller tries to break free but Raw pushes him back against the cage.

Raw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Raw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Raw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Muller passes into side control.
Muller tries to stand but Raw is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raw regains half guard.
Muller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Raw to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raw is keeping the position for now.
Raw tries to strike from the bottom.
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Raw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raw is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller passes into half guard.
Muller is trying to control. Raw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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.
It looks like Muller is going to stand back up.
Muller trying to control from half guard but Raw is working away.

Muller wants to work for an arm triangle but Raw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Muller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Raw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Muller wants to control from the top but Raw keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Raw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Raw has Muller up against the cage in a clinch.
Muller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Raw.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Raw decides to pull guard.
Muller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Raw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raw keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Muller is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Muller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Raw is looking to sweep but instead, Muller has passed into half guard.
Muller is looking to stall here but Raw recovers full guard.
Raw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muller wants to control from the top but Raw keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronan Raw 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.

Muller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Raw counters by moving into the clinch.
Raw pressing his opponent against the cage.
Muller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Raw breaks the clinch.
Muller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Ronan Raw has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muller in his tracks.
Raw misses the shot to the body.
Raw stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Raw closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muller to the mat! Muller manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Muller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Muller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Raw stopping the sweep attempt from Muller.
Muller is trying to control the position but Raw postures up.
Raw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raw content to stall in guard here.
Raw lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Muller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raw is one step ahead there.
Muller keeping full guard, as Raw tries to pass.
Muller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raw is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller is trying to keep Raw in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Raw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muller's waist but Muller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raw off to one side.

Raw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Muller is looking to reverse the position.
Muller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Raw off and has taken his back!
Raw is breathing heavily.
Raw is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller wants to control but Raw is keeping busy.
Raw wants to get back to his feet.
Muller wants to control but Raw is keeping busy.
Muller lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Muller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raw is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Muller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronan Raw's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Muller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Muller fails to land the takedown.

Raw has managed to clinch.
Muller tries to break the clinch but Raw is controlling the position.
Muller wants to break the clinch but can't.

Raw successfully pulls guard.
Raw wants to sweep here but Muller controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raw has Muller pulled in close to control his posture.
Muller won't allow Raw to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller wants to pass the guard but Raw is keeping the position.
Muller being controlled here momentarily.
Thomas Muller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raw wants to sweep but no luck.
Raw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raw has his hands on Muller's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Muller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muller trying to control the position but Raw is working away.
Muller cracks Raw with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Muller tries for a kimura but Raw is defending well.

Muller decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller wants to clinch up but Raw keeps it at a distance.

Muller shoots in and gets a takedown into Raw's guard.
Muller wants to control from the top but Raw keeps moving.
Muller postures up and lands a big shot to Raw's brow.

Muller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Raw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raw seems keen to control Muller's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Raw tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Raw rushes Muller and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Raw.
Muller fails to pull guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Muller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Beer (ranked 4491 p4p, 4095 weight class) and Bradley Jones (ranked 179 p4p, 165 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bradley Jones enters the cage!

Beer
vs
Jones

188 cm
20
225
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
250
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Beer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries for a takedown but Beer circles away easily
enabling Beer to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Bradley Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Beer counters with a left to the body.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beer counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Jones off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Beer follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Jones was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Beer!
The defeated Bradley Jones had this to say: 'My opponent was fantastic and he deserves the win, he was the better man tonight '.