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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Bonin (ranked 21892 p4p, 3286 weight class) and Robert Munson (ranked 696 p4p, 416 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

178 cm
27
174
5 - 14 - 0
184 cm
27
178
5 - 5 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Bonin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Munson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson tests Bonin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Munson misses with a hook
and Bonin counters with a straight right hand.
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Munson clinches up with Bonin and pushes him back against the cage.
Bonin wants to get back to striking at distance but Munson won't allow it.
Munson lands a nice uppercut.
Munson stalling against the cage.
Bonin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Bonin is trying to break free.

Munson decides to pull guard.

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

Munson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Munson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Munson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonin is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Munson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bonin uses it to pass to side control.
Munson sneaks back into half guard.

Munson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munson wants to control but Bonin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Munson looking for submissions off his back.
Munson is trying to control but Bonin passes into side control!
Munson tries to buck Bonin off but Bonin is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonin is looking to take a break and control but Munson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munson is trying to get back to half guard.
Bonin wants to control but Munson is keeping him busy.
Munson manages to get back to half guard.
Munson is staying active underneath Bonin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Munson is looking for a triangle but Bonin pushes his legs off easily.
Bonin trying to control but Munson is working from the bottom.
Bonin looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonin postures up.

Munson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonin is aware though and is defending well.
Munson is trying to control the position but Bonin postures up.

Munson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonin is aware though and is defending well.

Munson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonin defends well.

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

Munson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonin defends well.

Munson looking for a guillotine here but Bonin defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Munson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonin is aware though and is defending well.
Munson trying to keep a closed guard but Bonin is proving a slippery customer.

Munson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonin is aware though and is defending well.

Munson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonin defends well.

Munson looking for a guillotine here but Bonin defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bonin lands a leg kick that knocks Munson off balance momentarily.
Bonin lands a jab to Munson's midsection.
William Bonin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Munson closes the distance and clinches.
Munson can't find room to land a body shot as Bonin controls the action.

Bonin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munson. Bonin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonin misses its target.
Bonin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Munson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bonin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munson.
Bonin moves out of range as Munson throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Munson has Bonin up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Bonin is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Munson fails to land.
Bonin tries to break the clinch but Munson is controlling the position.
Bonin looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonin's efforts to push away.
Munson lands a shoulder strike.
Munson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bonin throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Munson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bonin stalling in the clinch but Munson improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Munson.
A short right from Munson.
Bonin is trying to force a seperation but Munson has the dominant position.
Munson has Bonin pressed against the cage, preventing Bonin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Munson lands a shoulder strike.
Bonin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Munson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munson has Bonin pushed against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonin throws a head kick that misses.
Munson scores with a body shot.
Munson throws a shot to the body.
Munson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bonin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Robert Munson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munson misses with a low kick as Bonin jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonin misses its target.
Bonin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Munson's hands.
Bonin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonin throws a head kick but Munson moves out of range.
Bonin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Munson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Munson lands a nice shot to the body.
Munson loads up on a big right hand but Bonin slips the punch.
Munson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonin misses with a head kick.
Munson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Munson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonin.
Munson with the inside leg kick.
Bonin staying out of range there.
Bonin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Munson lands a body shot.
Munson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bonin ducks under a wild hook from Munson.
Bonin is looking to wear down Munson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Munson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bonin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Bonin.
Munson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonin.
Munson slips under a jab.
Munson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bonin checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bonin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonin was well out of range. Poor timing from Munson.
Munson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Munson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonin.
Munson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bonin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bonin throws a series of punches but Munson avoids them all with ease.
Bonin thows a leg kick but Munson checks it
and Munson counters with a one-two to the body.
Munson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonin.
Munson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bonin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonin misses the target.
Bonin moves away from the strike by Munson.
Bonin tries to move into range but Munson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Munson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Munson misses with a low kick.
Bonin misses with an uppercut. Munson saw that one coming.
Munson scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Munson misses.
Bonin slips under a jab.
Munson misses with a body kick.
Munson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Munson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Munson blocks a head kick by Bonin.
Munson wants to counter with a clinch but Bonin pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonin.
Munson cracks a nice hook into Bonin's ribs.
Bonin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munson.
Munson throws out a loose jab but Bonin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bonin.
Munson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bonin looks to land a left hand but Munson moved out of range nicely.
Munson wants to counter with a clinch but Bonin pushes him away.
Munson scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Munson.
The crowd cheers as Bonin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Munson doesn't seem phased though.
Bonin slips a jab from Munson.
Munson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bonin moves out of range as Munson strikes.
Bonin throws a head kick but Munson moves out of range.
Bonin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Munson connects with an inside leg kick.
Munson misses the shot to the body.
Munson jabs Bonin right on the nose. Bonin blinks but takes it well.
Munson moves out of range as Bonin throws a body kick.

Munson has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Munson on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson lands a body shot.
Munson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonin can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bonin fails to land.
Munson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonin backwards.
Munson lands an uppercut.
Munson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Munson slows down the pace here.
Bonin can't break the clinch.
Bonin tries to break free but Munson pushes him back against the cage.
Bonin is trying to stall.
Bonin wants to stall.
Munson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Munson gets control of Bonin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Munson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Munson is looking for a triangle but Bonin pushes his legs off easily.

Munson working for a triangle but Bonin defends it easily.
Bonin wants to control from the top but Munson keeps moving.
Robert Munson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bonin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Munson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Munson is looking for a triangle but Bonin pushes his legs off easily.
Munson pulls Bonin in close to prevent any damage.

Munson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bonin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Munson's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Munson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Munson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Munson!

A relieved looking Robert Munson 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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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between 3 Piece Soda (ranked 1478 p4p, 1665 weight class) and Brendan Quiniou (ranked 173 p4p, 190 weight class). Soda comes to the cage accompanied by 3 Nights. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

165 cm
26
150
4 - 2 - 0
178 cm
26
152
6 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Pit Bull Development


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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, 3 Piece Soda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brendan Quiniou!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quiniou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soda. Soda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Quiniou scores with a sloppy right hand. Soda should have avoided that one.
Quiniou scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Quiniou misses with a wild body shot.
Quiniou misses with a body shot.
Quiniou is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Quiniou lands with a nice body punch.
Quiniou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soda.
We've been hearing reports that Soda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Soda.
Quiniou checks a leg kick nicely.
Quiniou slips under a jab.
Quiniou cracks Soda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quiniou.
Soda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quiniou 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!

Soda clinches up with Quiniou and pushes him back against the cage.

Quiniou decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Quiniou holds on and takes a little breather.

Quiniou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiniou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soda trying to control the position from guard on top but Quiniou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soda advances position into side control!
Soda trying to control the action but Quiniou is working from the bottom.
Quiniou is looking for a sweep.
Soda working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quiniou is trying to improve his position.
Soda is looking to take a break and control but Quiniou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quiniou is looking to regain half guard here but Soda keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Soda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Soda prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quiniou on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Quiniou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Quiniou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quiniou.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Quiniou has an active guard here but Soda has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quiniou is looking for a sweep. Soda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Soda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Quiniou tries to get to full guard but Soda has control of the leg.
Quiniou is concentrating on defense, preventing Soda from advancing position.
Soda trying to control from half guard but Quiniou is working away.
Soda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soda lands with a punch from half guard.
Soda controlling the action here.
Quiniou trying to control from the bottom.

Soda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quiniou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soda is trying to control. Quiniou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Quiniou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Quiniou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soda pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Soda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quiniou scores with a nice strike.

Soda clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quiniou.
Quiniou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soda tries to work over Quiniou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quiniou blocks an uppercut.
Quiniou fails to pull guard.
Quiniou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
3 Piece Soda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Quiniou.
Quiniou prevents a body shot from Soda.
Quiniou is trying to pull guard but Soda has him pressed against the cage.
Soda lands a left hand.
Quiniou jumps guard but Soda stands there with Quiniou around his waist. Quiniou gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soda working aggressively here.
Quiniou tries to pull guard but Soda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Quiniou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soda just stands there and leans against the cage.

Quiniou jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiniou can't keep his opponent in guard - Soda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Soda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quiniou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Quiniou is looking to improve his position.
Soda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Soda is looking for a kimura here.
Soda is controlling the pace.

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

Quiniou actively working from the bottom here.
Quiniou is looking for a sweep. Soda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quiniou keeps working.
Soda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Quiniou is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quiniou is pressing down on Soda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soda trying to control the position from guard on top but Quiniou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Quiniou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soda wants to control from the top but Quiniou keeps moving.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soda moves out of range as Quiniou strikes.
Soda misses with a low kick.
Soda misses with a hook. Quiniou ducked under it nicely.
Quiniou throws a wild body kick that Soda sees coming a mile off.
Soda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quiniou swings for the body but Soda moves out of range.
Quiniou scores with a nice right hand.
Quiniou just misses with a punch to the body.
Quiniou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soda. Soda obviously looking to wear him down.
3 Piece Soda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soda lands a right hook to the body.
Soda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quiniou ducks right into an uppercut from Soda.
Quiniou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Quiniou misses.
Soda tries to counter by clinching up but Quiniou breaks away and moves out of range.
Quiniou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Soda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quiniou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quiniou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soda moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

3 Piece Soda dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Soda fakes the leg kick and cracks Quiniou in the body.
Soda thuds his shin into the meat of Quiniou's side.
Soda scores with a nice right hand.
Soda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Quiniou lands a glancing blow to the side of Soda's head.

Soda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soda can't find room to land a body shot as Quiniou controls the action.
Quiniou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Soda walks away with a smile on his face. Quiniou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Soda misses with a leg kick.
Soda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quiniou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soda misses with an uppercut.
Quiniou scores with a punch to the head.
Quiniou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soda lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soda moves out of range as Quiniou strikes.
Soda is looking to counter punch.
Soda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Quiniou's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Quiniou checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Quiniou jabs Soda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Quiniou throws a hook to the side of Soda's head but Soda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soda misses with a hook. Quiniou ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiniou sizes up Soda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Soda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quiniou slips under a jab.
Quiniou scores with a nice head shot.
Quiniou moves away from the strike by Soda.
Soda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quiniou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soda throws a wild body kick that Quiniou sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Quiniou misses.
Soda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quiniou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quiniou avoids the body shot from Soda.
Quiniou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Soda misses its target.
A lazy left from Quiniou finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Quiniou misses the target.
Quiniou has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Soda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quiniou to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Soda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quiniou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soda looks for the body kick but Quiniou saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Quiniou misses.
Soda lands a front kick.
Soda scoring well with a low kick there.
Quiniou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soda.
Soda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quiniou.
Quiniou swats away the attempt to clinch by Soda.
Soda misses with a looping right.
Quiniou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slow jab from Quiniou misses its intended target.
Quiniou lands with a nice body punch.
Quiniou defending well as Soda loads up on a big left hand.
Soda moves out of range as Quiniou strikes.
Soda connects with a crisp jab.
Soda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quiniou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quiniou lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Soda misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick from Soda.
Quiniou lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soda tries to clinch there but Quiniou circles away.
Quiniou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Soda clinches.
Quiniou blocking some punches.
Quiniou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soda prevents it.
Soda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quiniou smiles and moves away.
Quiniou swinging wildly here.
Soda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soda wants to clinch.
Soda catches Quiniou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Quiniou misses with a straight left.
Quiniou jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quiniou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soda.
Soda misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Quiniou misses.
Quiniou blocks a leg kick.
Quiniou connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quiniou blocks a jab.
Soda connects with a right hand. Quiniou shakes it off.
Soda throws a body shot but no joy.
Quiniou misses with an uppercut.
Quiniou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quiniou ducks under a wild hook from Soda.
Soda lands with a straight right. Quiniou didn't see that one coming.
Quiniou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quiniou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quiniou misses the jab.
Soda tries to score with a low kick but Quiniou moves his leg out of the way.
Soda throws a jab but it's blocked by Quiniou.
Soda throws a hook to the side of Quiniou's head but Quiniou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quiniou slips under a jab.
Quiniou is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Soda with a body shot.

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 3 Piece Soda.
I think Soda 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 3 Piece Soda!

3 Piece Soda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Morales (ranked 1605 p4p, 1547 weight class) and Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 189 p4p, 181 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

177 cm
24
163
8 - 5 - 0
170 cm
25
162
8 - 4 - 1
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales scores with a shot to the body.

Morales moves into the clinch.

Kutvonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kutvonen to counter with a crisp jab.

Morales instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Morales is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morales is stalling here.
Morales lands an elbow that stopped Kutvonen in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Kutvonen lands a takedown into guard.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Morales is keeping the position.
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!
Kutvonen won't allow Morales to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales is pulling down on Kutvonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kutvonen, at least for the moment.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Morales is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kutvonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kutvonen defending well though.
Kutvonen wants to improve his position but Morales is controlling well.
Morales trying to control the action but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen is looking to control Morales's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kutvonen avoid being mounted?
Kutvonen is pressing down on Morales's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kutvonen wants to sweep here but Morales controlling him for the moment.
Morales is fighting to break Kutvonen's control of his arms but Kutvonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morales won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
Morales tries to free his leg and advance position but Kutvonen is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Hector Morales has been cut.
Morales wants to clinch.

Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kutvonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Morales won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morales.
Morales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales taking a breather.
Kutvonen is trying to force a seperation but Morales has the dominant position.
Morales tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kutvonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morales avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Morales.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moraless head.
Kutvonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morales pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hector Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Morales.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morales lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Morales ducks down to avoid it.
Morales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a series of punches but Morales avoids them all with ease.
Hector Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Morales gets a clinch.
Kutvonen tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen has Morales pressed against the cage.
Morales misses with some punches.
Kutvonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kutvonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Come on Morales - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Morales fails to land.
Morales comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morales prevents Kutvonen from breaking the clinch.
Morales is stalling here.
Morales taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen tries for a takedown but Morales manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but instead, Morales has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kutvonen into the cage.
Morales tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morales will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kutvonen up against the cage.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Kutvonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morales avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Morales throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales pushes off an throws an elbow but Kutvonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hector Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocks the elbow strike.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Morales.
Morales is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kutvonen is keeping busy.
Kutvonen tries to circle away but Morales has him pinned against the cage.
Morales content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morales prevents the takedown attempt.
Morales looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kutvonen.
Hector Morales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morales leaning against his opponent.
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!
Kutvonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kutvonen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Morales.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen stalling in the clinch but Morales improves position.
Kutvonen just leaning against Morales, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen letting Morales take a breather here.
Morales is looking to control Kutvonen's arms but Kutvonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
Morales lands a body shot.
Morales taking a breather.
Morales lands with a short shot to the head.

Kutvonen breaks from the clinch.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kutvonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Kutvonen circles away.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kutvonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Morales has managed to clinch.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales lands with a light punch inside.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Kutvonen blocks an elbow strike.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
Morales stalling in the clinch but Kutvonen improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for Morales.
Morales trying to control the position but instead, Kutvonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morales into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Morales dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hector Morales's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morales scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Morales tries to clinch but Kutvonen moves out of range.

Morales darts in and clinches Kutvonen up against the cage.
Kutvonen is trying to break free.
Kutvonen blocks an uppercut.
Morales lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morales scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Morales.
A short left from Morales.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kutvonen takes a shot to the head.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but instead, Morales has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kutvonen into the cage.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Morales.
Morales lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kutvonen or not.
Kutvonen looking to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Morales lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kutvonen is trying to force a seperation but Morales has the dominant position.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Morales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.

Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales is looking to clinch but Kutvonen is avoiding it.

Morales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kutvonen, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen trying to stall but Morales improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutvonen.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
Kutvonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kutvonen.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen dodges an elbow strike from Morales.

Kutvonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Morales.

Morales darts in and clinches Kutvonen up against the cage.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen avoiding damage.
Morales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen dodges an elbow strike from Morales.
Morales displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kutvonen up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales misses with an elbow strike.
Morales can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.

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

Morales clinches.
Morales is struggling to control the position.
Hector Morales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morales content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morales gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A hook to the body from Kutvonen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kutvonen working aggressively here.
Kutvonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kutvonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Kutvonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morales can't fight it off and eventually Kutvonen manages to take the fight to the floor. Morales looks annoyed 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.
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!
Morales wants to stand and escape but Kutvonen is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Morales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morales, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Morales!

Hector Morales decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 584 p4p, 441 weight class) and Killer Kidd (ranked 32 p4p, 24 weight class). Niko Alzate is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

168 cm
27
135
7 - 3 - 0
160 cm
28
141
13 - 2 - 3
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killer Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Kidd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kidd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kidd scores with a jab to the head.
Alzate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kidd can pounce on him.
Kidd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Alzate.
Kidd throws out a powerful jab.
Kidd moves out of range of the body kick.
Alzate throws the kick towards the body but Kidd avoids it.
Kidd 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.
Kidd connects with an inside leg kick.
Kidd throws a leg kick but Alzate moved away.
Kidd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kidd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kidd lands a jab to the head.
Kidd lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Kidd misses.

Alzate moves into range and clinches up with Kidd.

Alzate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kidd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alzate misses with a lunging right hand
and Kidd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kidd tries to work over Alzate's front leg with a kick but Alzate checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick lands for Alzate.
Alzate takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good shot there by Alzate.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Alzate.
Alzate connects with a leg kick.
Kidd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alzate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alzate blocks a head kick by Kidd.
Alzate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niko Alzate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alzate will feel that in the morning.
Alzate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kidd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kidd throws a right hand that Alzate ducks under and follows up with a left that Alzate also avoids with ease.
Alzate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
Kidd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzate scores with a punch to the head.
Kidd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alzate throws a leg kick that misses.
Alzate tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kidd. Kidd obviously looking to wear him down.
Alzate with a nice cross.
Alzate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kidd.
Kidd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kidd moves out of range as Alzate strikes.
Kidd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alzate swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kidd connects with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Alzate.
Kidd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alzate tries to close the distance and clinch but Kidd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kidd misses.
A shot to the liver by Kidd. Beautiful body shot.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kidd tries a quick counter leg kick but Alzate is wise to it.
Alzate throws a leg kick but Kidd moved away.
Kidd scores with a nice head shot.
Kidd scores with a punch to the head.
Alzate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzate connects with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Alzate.
Kidd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kidd throws a low kick, looking for Alzate's leg but Alzate calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kidd.
Alzate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kidd under the eye.
Kidd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alzate.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Kidd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alzate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kidd scrambles back to his feet.
Kidd thumps Alzate with a low kick.
Alzate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzate takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kidd moves forwards but Alzate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Alzate.
Kidd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Kidd scores with a nice strike.
Kidd avoids the body shot from Alzate.
Kidd throws out a counter right but Alzate avoids it with no problem.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzate throwing a counter right hand but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Kidd lunges at Alzate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alzate's hand.
Alzate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kidd.
Kidd throws the left hand but Alzate avoids the punch easily.
Alzate throwing a counter right hand but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Kidd scores with a hook.
Alzate is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kidd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alzate is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Alzate misses.
Kidd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kidd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Kidd misses the target.
Kidd scores with a jab. Alzate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kidd throws a hook but Alzate blocks it.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Alzate.
Alzate lunges at Kidd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kidd's hand.
Alzate throws a hook but Kidd avoids it easily.
Alzate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alzate throws a poor cross that misses
and Kidd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Alzate.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Alzate misses with a straight right.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
Kidd misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kidd dips to his left and cracks Alzate with an uppercut!
Niko Alzate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alzate blocks the body kick.
Alzate just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kidd.
Alzate on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alzate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kidd.
Alzate tries to close the distance and clinch but Kidd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kidd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kidd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alzate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kidd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kidd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alzate misses with a left hand
and Kidd counters with an inside leg kick.
Killer Kidd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kidd.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzate.
Alzate avoids the body shot from Kidd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alzate. Kidd shrugs it off though.
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!
An inside leg kick from Kidd misses.
Alzate throws a leg kick which misses Kidd's front leg but catches the back leg as Kidd tries to avoid it.
Alzate throws out a leg kick but Kidd moves out of range and Alzate only half commits.
Kidd checks a low kick from Alzate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alzate throws a big shot that misses.
Kidd checks a leg kick.
Kidd throws a push kick but Alzate slaps the foot to one side.
Alzate connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alzate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kidd is looking to score with low kicks.
Kidd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alzate scores with a jab.
A cross from Kidd lands.
Alzate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kidd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alzate throws a lazy right hand but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alzate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidd moves away.
Kidd looks to land a right hand but Alzate moved out of range.
Alzate looks for the body kick but Kidd saw that one coming.
Kidd feints and then cracks Alzate's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alzate down.
Kidd misses with an uppercut. Alzate saw that one coming.
Alzate lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd lands a front kick.
Kidd looks to land a body kick but Alzate moved away.
Kidd looks to land a left hand but Alzate moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Kidd.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzate misses the target.
Kidd is looking to slow Alzate down with leg kicks.
Kidd misses with a looping right.
Alzate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kidd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kidd throws a front kick that sends Alzate stumbling back into the cage.
Kidd throws the kick towards the body but Alzate avoids it.
Alzate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alzate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alzate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alzate checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Kidd backs away, Alzate returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alzate takes one to the chin there.
Kidd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alzate will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kidd.
Kidd staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target.
Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kidd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kidd misses with an uppercut. Alzate saw that one coming.
Kidd scores with a spinning back kick!
Kidd tries a low kick but Alzate avoids it.
Alzate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kidd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kidd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alzate blocks it well.
Alzate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alzate throws a front kick that sends Kidd stumbling back into the cage.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Alzate.
A jab lands there for Alzate.
Alzate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kidd connects with a crisp jab.
Alzate moves out of range of the leg kick from Kidd.
Alzate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alzate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kidd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd slips a jab from Alzate.
Alzate throws a poor cross that misses
and Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kidd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alzate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Alzate.
Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzate.
Kidd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alzate. Alzate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kidd walks into a straight right hand from Alzate.
Alzate throws a low kick but Kidd moves out of range easily.
That kick from Alzate tenderised Kidd's leg. Kidd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kidd misses with a kick to the body.
Alzate moves out of range as Kidd throws a body kick.
Alzate looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alzate wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzate throws a lazy right hand but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alzate throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alzate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kidd on the side of the head.
Alzate walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kidd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kidd throws a low kick, looking for Alzate's leg but Alzate calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Alzate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kidd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alzate misses with a left hand
enabling Kidd to counter with a crisp jab.
Alzate throws out a leg kick but Kidd moves out of range and Alzate only half commits.
Kidd throws a body punch but Alzate moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Alzate misses the target.
Alzate throws a leg kick but Kidd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kidd throws out a counter right but Alzate avoids it with no problem.
Kidd throws a chopping leg kick but Alzate manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Alzate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kidd misses with a kick to the body.
Kidd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzate throws out the jab.
Kidd lands a leg kick that knocks Alzate off balance momentarily.
Alzate tries to work over Kidd's front leg with a kick but Kidd checks it.
Alzate throws a push kick but Kidd slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alzate looks to land a right hand but Kidd moved out of range.
Kidd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzate.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kidd - that will leave a mark!
Alzate scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kidd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alzate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alzate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alzate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidd moves away.
Alzate connects with a nice looking jab.
Alzate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kidd looks for the body kick but Alzate saw that one coming.
Kidd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alzate punishes Kidd's body with a nice straight punch.
Alzate darts in trying to clinch
and Kidd counters with a body kick.
Kidd walks into a stiff left hand from Alzate.
Kidd throws a hook but Alzate blocks it.
Kidd cracks a nice hook into Alzate's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kidd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzate connects with an inside leg kick.
Alzate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alzate throws a lazy uppercut
and Kidd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alzate misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.
Jab by Alzate.
Kidd slips under a jab from Alzate.
Kidd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kidd throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Alzate jabs at Kidd's body.
Kidd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alzate scores with a spinning back kick!
Alzate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alzate goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alzate misses with a right hand
enabling Kidd to counter with a crisp jab.
Kidd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alzate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alzate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kidd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kidd counters with an inside leg kick.
Alzate wants to slow Kidd down by chopping away at his legs.
Alzate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kidd.
Kidd cracks Alzate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzate looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kidd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alzate on the side of the head.
Alzate loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
Alzate throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Kidd tries to land a leg kick but Alzate saw it coming and moves away.
Alzate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzate misses with a straight left.
Alzate misses with an uppercut.
Alzate fakes the leg kick and cracks Kidd in the body.
Kidd throws a leg kick
and Alzate counters with a three punch combo that has Kidd backing up. Kidd nods at Alzate to acknowledge the strikes.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Alzate's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kidd.
Alzate blocks the body kick.
Kidd is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Alzate, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alzate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow Kidd down.
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd misses with an uppercut. Alzate saw that one coming.
Kidd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzate. Alzate obviously looking to wear him down.
Alzate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target.
Alzate looks to land a right hand but Kidd moved out of range.
Kidd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Alzate.
Kidd throws a leg kick but Alzate moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alzate checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd throws a shot from downtown. Alzate moves away and avoids it.
Alzate thumps Kidd with a low kick.
Alzate explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kidd stuns Alzate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

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 Niko Alzate.
I think Kidd 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Kidd!

Our winner, Killer Kidd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
87%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Bird (ranked 807 p4p, 396 weight class) and Ned Kelly (ranked 106 p4p, 52 weight class). Kelly comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm a Criminal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
26
195
12 - 7 - 0
180 cm
26
187
9 - 4 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

© Trap House
Conviction

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Conviction


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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bird changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kelly throws an off balance right hand

so Bird counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bird looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kelly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.


Kelly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ned Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Bird shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kelly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird prevents Kelly from escaping the position.
Kelly is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kelly is not content to let Bird control the position.
Bird working away.

Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Kelly is defending well.

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

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

Bird swings around for an armbar but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bird's guard.

Bird looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.

Bird looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kelly passes into side control.

Bird is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kelly's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kelly! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Bird has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ned Kelly!
Ned Kelly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
41%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slugger Dunes (ranked 899 p4p, 1143 weight class) and Davido Monto (ranked 119 p4p, 152 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dunes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The World's Greatest. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

180 cm
25
190
6 - 1 - 0
182 cm
26
195
13 - 7 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Conviction
© Trap House

Urban Fighter
Vegan Gains


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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slugger Dunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monto ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Dunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Dunes misses

and Monto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dunes pushes Monto off looking to stand but Monto dives back in and keeps control.

Monto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dunes defends it well.
Monto prevents Dunes from standing back up.
Monto throwing shots but Dunes is blocking nicely.
Monto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Monto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Monto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dunes is trying to stand back up but Monto is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dunes kicks off Monto and gets to his feet.
Dunes throws a low kick but Monto moves out of range easily.
Dunes lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monto avoids the body shot from Dunes.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunes thows a leg kick but Monto checks it

and Monto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monto.
Dunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Monto 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.
Dunes keeping full guard, as Monto tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunes wants to stand but Monto is controlling the position.
Monto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monto throws a big elbow that misses.
Monto prevents Dunes from getting back to his feet.
Monto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Monto stands up over Dunes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Dunes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Monto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dunes lands a really nice looking cross but Monto seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monto moves out of range of the strikes.
Monto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monto feints the counter takedown.
Dunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monto ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Slugger Dunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Monto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dunes did well to prevent Monto getting side control.
Monto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dunes tries to kick Monto off but Monto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Dunes is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monto working Dunes over with strikes.

Dunes is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.

Monto seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Dunes defends the submission attempt.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.

Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.

Monto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dunes is trying to stand.

Monto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Monto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Monto stops Dunes from getting back to his feet.

Monto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dunes defends it well.

Monto is looking for a kimura here.
Monto stops Dunes from getting back to his feet.

Dunes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Monto keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Dunes manages to break the clinch.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Monto moved away.
Monto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dunes misses with a left hand

and Monto counters with a takedown into side control.

Dunes throws Monto to one side and escapes!
Dunes misses with a left hand

and Monto counters with a takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Davido Monto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dunes throws a big shot that misses.
Monto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Dunes thows a leg kick but Monto checks it

and Monto counters with a takedown into side control.
Monto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Davido Monto has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dunes throws Monto to one side and escapes!
Dunes digs a good hook to Monto's body.

Monto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dunes to the ground. Monto is now in Dunes's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monto is controlling him.

Monto drops back looking for a leg! Dunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunes manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Dunes's guard.
Dunes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monto tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunes is retaining full guard.

Dunes kicks Monto off and gets to his feet.
Dunes misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Monto misses.
Dunes throws a combination that misses

and Monto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dunes is looking to stand up but Monto isn't so interested in that idea.
Monto slips nicely into half guard.

Dunes kicks off Monto and gets to his feet.
Dunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dunes wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monto has a takedown stuffed.
As Monto backs away, Dunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dunes as he avoids it easily.
Dunes connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes sizes up Monto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monto moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monto blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Dunes.
Dunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monto.
Monto feints the counter takedown.

Monto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dunes's guard.

Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Dunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Dunes. No joy for Monto on that attempt.
Dunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunes is fending him off so far but Monto persists. Nope, Dunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Dunes.
Jab by Dunes.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Monto moved out of range nicely.
Monto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slugger Dunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Dunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunes digs a good hook to Monto's body.
Dunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monto can do to turn this around?
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Monto moves away and avoids it.
Dunes connects with a looping right hand.
Monto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Monto slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunes.
Monto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunes. That's going to slow Monto down.
Dunes stuffs the takedown.
Dunes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Monto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monto lands in his opponent's guard.
Monto advances to half guard.

Monto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dunes is trying to stand up here but Monto is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dunes pushes Monto off and gets back to his feet.
Monto moves out of range as Dunes throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Dunes misses with a combination

and Monto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monto.
Dunes wants to stand but Monto is controlling the position.
Monto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Dunes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Dunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dunes thows a leg kick but Monto checks it

and Monto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dunes's guard.

Dunes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Monto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunes wants to slow Monto down by chopping away at his legs.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Monto ducks down to avoid it.
Dunes misses with a low kick.
And Monto tries to counter it with a takedown but Dunes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Monto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Monto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dunes counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Monto uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Dunes kicks Monto off and gets back to his feet.
Dunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monto.
Dunes scores with a nice head shot.
Monto moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes leaves Monto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monto darts in looking for a takedown but Dunes gets double underhooks and turns Monto into the cage.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes thows a leg kick but Monto checks it

and Monto counters with a takedown into side control.
Monto prevents Dunes from escaping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunes, who protects the arm well.
Dunes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunes, who protects the arm well.
Dunes is pushing Monto's head away, looking to escape. Monto manages to hold on to the position though.

Monto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dunes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Monto.

Monto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Monto prevents Dunes from escaping the position.

Dunes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dunes throws a lazy uppercut

so Monto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dunes can't keep his opponent in guard - Monto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dunes is trying to stand.

Monto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dunes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monto.
Monto lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dunes has one foot on Monto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunes throws a leg kick that is checked

and Monto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Monto drops back looking for a leg! Dunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunes manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Dunes's guard.
Dunes wants to stand and escape but Monto is having none of it.
Monto postures up in Dunes's guard and throws a big left but Dunes blocks it.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet but Monto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Dunes has his feet on Monto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes lands a leg kick that knocks Monto off balance momentarily.
Monto takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slugger Dunes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dunes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slugger Dunes!

Slugger Dunes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Murzol Gro Ulfimph (ranked 439 p4p, 1241 weight class) and Bernhard River (ranked 23 p4p, 63 weight class). Gro Ulfimph comes into the arena with Hired Gun blaring out of the sound system. River is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica: Enter Sandman. Bernhard River has the eye of the tiger tonight.

165 cm
32
137
24 - 14 - 2
170 cm
25
135
7 - 4 - 0
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Brooklyn Apothecary


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from River misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gro Ulfimph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gro Ulfimph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River throws a leg kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from River does it's job there.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick nicely.
Gro Ulfimph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a head kick by River.
An attempted straight right counter from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gro Ulfimph.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River throws a right hand that Gro Ulfimph ducks under and follows up with a left that Gro Ulfimph also avoids with ease.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from River.
River throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a stiff right hand.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a counter combo.
River misses with an uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bernhard River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gro Ulfimph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a stiff right hand.
Gro Ulfimph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gro Ulfimph takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice uppercut.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for River.
River throws a wild body kick that Gro Ulfimph sees coming a mile off.
River bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head.
River thows a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Gro Ulfimph makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bernhard River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gro Ulfimph blocks the body kick.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to counter with head kicks.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Gro Ulfimph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from River.
River just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGro Ulfimph.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Gro Ulfimph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Gro Ulfimph misses its target.
River misses with a head kick.
As River backs away, Gro Ulfimph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gro Ulfimph.
A quick step to the side and Gro Ulfimph tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for River.
Gro Ulfimph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gro Ulfimph might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
River scores with a nice head shot.
River misses with a body kick.
River throws out a loose jab but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
River just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGro Ulfimph.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River throws the left hand but Gro Ulfimph avoids the punch easily.
Gro Ulfimph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River misses with a looping right.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River throws a leg kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a left to the body.
River connects with a jab.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph checks the leg kick.
As River backs away, Gro Ulfimph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
River throws a lazy head kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from River is predictable there
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gro Ulfimph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
River misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from River.
River misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
River misses with a body kick.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bernhard River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

River swings widly with a right hand
and Gro Ulfimph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from River.
Gro Ulfimph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from River does it's job there.
Nice body kick from River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Gro Ulfimph blocks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
River lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
River goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
River misses with a right hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
A jab from River misses.
A punch combination from River misses.
River misses with a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws a body kick that misses.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River misses with a low kick as Gro Ulfimph jumps back.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a big counter combination but River scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River is looking to chop away at Gro Ulfimph's legs.
River misses with a double jab
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a low kick as Gro Ulfimph jumps back.
Gro Ulfimph throws a counter high kick but River was just alert enough to avoid it.
River lands a slapping body shot.
Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGro Ulfimph.
River misses with a hook to the body
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab from River.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by River misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a big right hand! Oh River is in trouble here! Gro Ulfimph follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between New Breed One (ranked 612 p4p, 402 weight class) and Robert Grandis (ranked 33 p4p, 21 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

177 cm
27
145
13 - 5 - 0
168 cm
27
144
15 - 5 - 1
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Altitude Clothing

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Grandis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grandis as he avoids it easily.

Grandis moves into range and clinches up with One.

One gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grandis regains guard.
One wants to pass the guard but Grandis is keeping the position.
Grandis trying to control the position.
Grandis keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
Grandis keeping full guard, as One tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One cracks Grandis with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One controlling from the top position.
One postures up in Grandis's guard and throws a big left but Grandis blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One postures up in Grandis's guard and throws a big left but Grandis blocks it.
One working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
One wants to pass the guard but Grandis is keeping the position.
Grandis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

One makes his way to full guard. A much better position for One.
Grandis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Grandis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grandis defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One working a defensive guard here.
One is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

One has his foot on Grandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grandis works his way back into a safe position though.
One is trying to keep Grandis in close.
Grandis wants to stand but One is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grandis trying to stand up but can't free himself from One's guard.

One is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grandis is aware though and is defending well.
One is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Grandis manages to get to full guard.
One wants to control from the top but Grandis keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

One controls Grandis momentarily but Grandis frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grandis wants to get up but he can't break One's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that New Breed One will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

One shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grandis as he avoids it easily.
Grandis lands a slapping body shot.
Grandis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grandis lunges at One with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by One's hand.
Grandis throws a looping overhand right but One ducks down to avoid it.
One ducks under a wild hook from Grandis.
One misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grandis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
One seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grandis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis throws an off balance right hand

and One counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by One.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One preventing the sweep.
Grandis is looking to stand up but One isn't so interested in that idea.
Grandis looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst One is controlling him.
One looking to sit in guard and control but Grandis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

One is adopting a defensive guard.
One seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Grandis wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.

Grandis got a little sloppy there for a moment and One has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grandis has managed to get both his arms back between One's legs - danger averted.
One trying to keep a closed guard but Grandis is proving a slippery customer.
New Breed One overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

One is looking for a triangle here but Grandis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
One tries to bench press Grandis off him but Grandis keeps the position.
One wants to control but Grandis postures up.
Grandis trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
Grandis tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One tries to improve position but can't.
Grandis wants to stand but One has his arm trapped.
One is looking to reverse the position.
One looking for a sweep but Grandis has passed into full mount! Oh no!

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.
One can't escape the position.
One is working hard here to advance position.
Grandis tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Grandis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grandis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
One can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One tries to hold on but Grandis pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grandis misses with an uppercut.
Grandis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck One on the side of the head.

Grandis moves into the clinch.
Grandis working aggressively here.
Grandis throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Grandis fails to land.
Grandis lands an uppercut.
One changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grandis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grandis sizes up One with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and One decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grandis's guard.
One wants to control from the top but Grandis keeps moving.
One preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
One is really struggling to control Grandis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Grandis wants to improve his position but instead One has moved into half guard.

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

One is working for a kimura but Grandis is defending it quite comfortably.
Grandis is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.
One works his way into side control.

One goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grandis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for One but great work by Grandis.
One tries to buck Grandis off but Grandis is having none of it.
One is not content to let Grandis control the position.
Grandis wants to stand but One has his arm trapped.
Grandis tries to stand but One controls the position and pulls Grandis into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

One working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grandis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grandis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

One is looking for a triangle but Grandis pushes his legs off easily.

One is looking for a triangle here but Grandis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Grandis wants to stand but One is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandis working away.
Grandis trying to control the position but One is working away.
One is trying to control Grandis's posture but Grandis avoids it.
One manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grandis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
One looks to land a strike but Grandis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grandis keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Grandis.
I think Grandis 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Grandis!
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiril Bohizdar (ranked 232 p4p, 617 weight class) and Gemechu McKraken (ranked 14 p4p, 34 weight class). Gemechu McKraken has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

173 cm
26
147
14 - 5 - 0
170 cm
27
140
10 - 6 - 1
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

SynCity Fightwear
Conviction

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Conviction


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiril Bohizdar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gemechu McKraken!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bohizdar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKraken avoids the head kick by Bohizdar.
McKraken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bohizdar's hands.
McKraken avoids the head kick by Bohizdar.
McKraken's coach down at McGrady FT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McKraken's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bohizdar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McKraken's head.
McKraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bohizdar.
McKraken lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Bohizdar's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKraken.
Bohizdar tries a head kick but it misses.

McKraken dives in and scores a takedown into Bohizdar's 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!
Bohizdar has momentary wrist control but McKraken slips an elbow through the middle.
McKraken lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKraken throwing strikes but missing.
McKraken with a flurry of punches that miss.
McKraken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McKraken trying to control but Bohizdar is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken postures up in Bohizdar's guard and throws a big left but Bohizdar blocks it.
McKraken won't allow Bohizdar to sweep him here.
McKraken throws an elbow that misses. Bohizdar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McKraken's guard. Nice move by Bohizdar!

Bohizdar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McKraken managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McKraken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bohizdar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bohizdar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bohizdar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKraken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKraken keeping moving, preventing Bohizdar from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McKraken is on top in guard.

McKraken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McKraken trying to control but Bohizdar is working from the bottom.
McKraken preventing the sweep.
McKraken lands a couple of digs.
Bohizdar keeping moving, preventing McKraken from controlling successfully.
McKraken throws an elbow that misses. Bohizdar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McKraken's guard. Nice move by Bohizdar!

Bohizdar forces his way into half guard.

McKraken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bohizdar seems content to control.
Bohizdar is pressing down on McKraken's thigh, looking to free his foot. McKraken is holding on for now.
Bohizdar prevents McKraken from improving his position.
Bohizdar is keen to just control but McKraken is a slippery customer.
McKraken is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bohizdar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bohizdar's back!

McKraken working for a choke but Bohizdar reverses nicely into McKraken 's guard.

McKraken has his foot on Bohizdar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bohizdar works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohizdar content to stall in guard here.
Bohizdar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKraken is keeping the position for now.

McKraken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gemechu McKraken!
After the fight, Gemechu McKraken was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Taneyev (ranked 68 p4p, 118 weight class) and Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 13 p4p, 22 weight class). Valentin Taneyev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

186 cm
27
209
15 - 5 - 0
192 cm
27
226
14 - 9 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Core Combat
Conviction

Arcticus University: London
MKFC


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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valentin Taneyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro throws a head kick that misses

and Taneyev counters with a head kick that drops Murhapuro to the mat! Murhapuro scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Murhapuro dives in for a single leg takedown but Taneyev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhapuro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Murhapuro lands an overhand right.
Murhapuro scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Murhapuro misses.
Taneyev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A cross from Murhapuro lands.
Murhapuro misses with a takedown
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murhapuro blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Valentin Taneyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhapuro dives in for a single leg takedown but Taneyev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taneyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentin Taneyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauke Murhapuro.
Taneyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro misses with a left hand
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhapuro 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.
Taneyev slips under a jab from Murhapuro.
Taneyev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhapuro jabs Taneyev right on the nose. Taneyev blinks but takes it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Taneyev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Taneyev.
Taneyev slips under a jab from Murhapuro.

Taneyev lands a big head kick that sends Murhapuro tumbling to the mat! Taneyev takes a step backwards and waves Murhapuro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhapuro staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Murhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhapuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Taneyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murhapuro feints and then cracks Taneyev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taneyev down.
Murhapuro throws a lazy uppercut

and Taneyev counters with a crisp right hand that drops Murhapuro! Taneyev lets Murhapuro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Murhapuro is rocked!
A slow jab from Murhapuro misses its intended target.
Murhapuro misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhapuro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taneyev doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhapuro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taneyev moves away.
Taneyev thinks about countering with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Murhapuro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taneyev misses with a straight right.
Murhapuro throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.
Murhapuro lands a really nice looking cross but Taneyev seems unphased.
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Taneyev throws a counter high kick but Murhapuro was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taneyev.
Taneyev is looking to counter punch.
Murhapuro lands a jab.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Taneyev avoids it easily.
Murhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Taneyev 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.

The fighters circle momentarily. Murhapuro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro motions for Taneyev to come forward. Murhapuro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taneyev slips a jab and a cross from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taneyev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taneyev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhapuro finds it's way round the side to connect with Taneyev's head.
Murhapuro lands a slapping body shot.
Murhapuro throws a combination. Taneyev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
Taneyev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Murhapuro is predictable there
and Taneyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhapuro scores with a nice strike.
Murhapuro misses with a jab to the body
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Murhapuro - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Murhapuro.
Taneyev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murhapuro tests Taneyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhapuro throws a lazy body kick
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro shoots in but no luck this time.
Taneyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhapuro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhapuro thuds his right hand into Taneyev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhapuro misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Murhapuro is predictable there
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taneyev checks a leg kick.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Murhapuro.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Murhapuro drops Taneyev with a nice combination! Murhapuro dives into Taneyev's guard, looking to finish!
Taneyev wants to stand up but Murhapuro is controlling him.

Murhapuro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murhapuro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murhapuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Taneyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Murhapuro drops back looking for a leg! Taneyev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taneyev manages to kick Murhapuro off! Murhapuro jumps back into Taneyev's guard.
Taneyev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Taneyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taneyev wants to stand and escape but Murhapuro is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taneyev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murhapuro connects with a leg kick.
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!
Murhapuro has his takedown stuffed
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauke Murhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick.
Taneyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murhapuro swings for the body but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev is looking for a counter combo.
Murhapuro lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Murhapuro misses.
Murhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taneyev staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhapuro with a nice calf kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev looks to land a right hand but Murhapuro moved out of range.
Murhapuro throws out a counter right but Taneyev avoids it with no problem.
Murhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Taneyev slips a jab from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murhapuro dives in for a single leg takedown but Taneyev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Taneyev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taneyev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Taneyev's head but Taneyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhapuro scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheers as Murhapuro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taneyev doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taneyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taneyev needs to keep his hands up - Murhapuro had a free shot at his head there.
Murhapuro misses with a straight left.
Taneyev is looking to counter punch.
Murhapuro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhapuro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taneyev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Murhapuro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murhapuro.
Nice body punch from Murhapuro.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhapuro misses the target.
Taneyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murhapuro's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Murhapuro misses.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhapuro scores with a nice strike.
Murhapuro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murhapuro throws a right and a left that Taneyev avoids nicely.
Taneyev appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taneyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Murhapuro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pauke Murhapuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murhapuro 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauke Murhapuro!
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