ACA 18: Albans vs Nansen PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Gunn (ranked 4690 p4p, 4224 weight class) and Jondo Jones (ranked 478 p4p, 438 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gunn
vs
Jones

150 cm
26
265
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
26
225
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ace Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jondo Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Gunn in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Ace Gunn has been cut.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Gunn in his tracks for a moment.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones lands an elbow just above Gunn 's eye.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Ace Gunn's cut is getting worse.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Gunn shrugs off.
Gunn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones working Gunn over with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gunn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.

Ace Gunn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn takes an elbow to the temple.

Jeez, Ace Gunn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head.
Jones working Gunn over with knees to the body.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Jones lands an elbow inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ace Gunn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jondo Jones!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Ryder (ranked 24912 p4p, 7019 weight class) and Big Smoke (ranked 692 p4p, 626 weight class). Smoke has chosen It Was A Good Day as his entrance music. Josh Ryder is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ryder
vs
Smoke

200 cm
22
265
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
225
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Ryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Smoke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smoke closes the distance and clinches.
Smoke tries to break free but Ryder pushes him back against the cage.
Smoke is trying to force a seperation but Ryder has the dominant position.
Ryder tries to pull guard but Smoke won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Smoke - that landed with a thud.
Ryder tries to score a body lock takedown but Smoke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryder is working for takedown but Smoke is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Ryder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryder jumps guard but Smoke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ryder wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryder controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryder is trying to stall.
Ryder tries to pull guard but Smoke holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryder drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder tries to pull guard but Smoke holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryder drops back down to his feet.
Ryder is trying to drag Smoke to the mat but Smoke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smoke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smoke stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smoke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryder has him pressed against the cage.
Smoke wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryder won't allow it.
Ryder tries to pull guard but Smoke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smoke can't break the clinch.
Ryder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smoke smiles and moves away.

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.
Smoke throws a series of punches but Ryder avoids them all with ease.
Ryder fails with the takedown
and Smoke counters with a one-two to the body.
Smoke throws a body kick that misses

and Ryder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ryder.
Smoke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smoke tries to break the clinch but Ryder is controlling the position.
Ryder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smoke's efforts to push away.
Smoke wants to break free but Ryder has control.
Smoke gets underhooks to prevent Ryder's takedown attempt.
Smoke is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryder has double underhooks.
Ryder stalling in the clinch but Smoke improves position.
Ryder fails to pull guard.
Smoke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryder has him pressed against the cage.
Ryder tries to pull guard but Smoke holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryder drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Smoke.
Smoke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryder.
Ryder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smoke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from Smoke.
Ryder is breathing heavily.
Ryder keeps control of Smoke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Smoke breaks from the clinch.
Smoke throws a series of strikes that have Ryder backpedaling.

It looks like Josh Ryder has been cut.
Ryder shoots in for a double leg but Smoke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smoke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Smoke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryder doesn't seem phased though.
Ryder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smoke cracks Ryder with a good jab.
Smoke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smoke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryder in his tracks.

Ryder is rocked!
Smoke lands with a right and another and another! Ryder is in big trouble! Smoke lands again and this time it's lights out for Ryder! A quality knockout there for Smoke.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Smoke!
A very excited looking Big Smoke rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeny Ignatov (ranked 4285 p4p, 5617 weight class) and Math Riddle (ranked 513 p4p, 614 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ignatov
vs
Riddle

189 cm
20
223
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
21
210
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yevgeny Ignatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Math Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Riddle
and Ignatov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ignatov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Ignatov clinches up against the cage.
Ignatov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Riddle.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Riddle blocks it.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Riddle controls his hands.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
Riddle trying to control the position but instead, Ignatov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riddle into the cage.
Riddle throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ignatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov lands with a light punch inside.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Ignatov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riddle fails to pull guard.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Riddle prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
A short uppercut from Ignatov.
A short uppercut from Ignatov.

Riddle pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatov has passed into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddle is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle looking for a sweep but Ignatov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Riddle is looking to get to half guard.
Riddle tries to control the position but Ignatov now has his back.
Ignatov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Riddle's body.
Riddle can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Riddle do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Riddle trying to control the hands but Ignatov won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ignatov not allowing Riddle to control his hands.
Ignatov keeps control of the position as Riddle tries to break free.

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.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ignatov controlling the positon.
Riddle tries to break free.
Riddle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

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

It looks like Math Riddle has been cut.
Math Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riddle moves away.
Riddle thinks about the counter body kick.
Riddle throws a leg kick

and Ignatov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Riddle! Ignatov lets Riddle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Riddle is rocked!
Ignatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riddle can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddle throws a leg kick but Ignatov checks it.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Riddle is out of range.
Riddle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ignatov fails to land with a series of punches.
Riddle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Riddle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignatov to score with a decent uppercut.
Riddle is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatov finish him?
Riddle throws a leg kick
and Ignatov counters with an inside leg kick.
Riddle seems to have recovered his senses.
Riddle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatov cracks Riddle with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Riddle tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ignatov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Riddle is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aron Gray (ranked 23431 p4p, 2135 weight class) and Paulo Maldini (ranked 649 p4p, 242 weight class). Paulo Maldini is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gray
vs
Maldini

177 cm
24
160
1 - 3 - 0

181 cm
27
154
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

EFC Threads

Knock Out Clothing

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Gray !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Maldini!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gray appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldini clobbers Gray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maldini lands with a good body shot.
Maldini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gray in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maldini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maldini misses with a body punch
and Gray counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maldini's knee momentarily.
Maldini lands with a straight right. Gray didn't see that one coming.
Maldini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini tests Gray 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gray in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maldini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maldini scores with the left hand. Gray knows he should have avoided that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maldini has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maldini connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Gray 's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Gray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
Gray seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maldini throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Nice jab there from Maldini.
Maldini lands with an overhand left.
Maldini works over Gray 's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Maldini throws a jab when Gray was well out of range.
Maldini lands with a nice combination. Gray backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldini.
Nice jab there from Maldini.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Maldini manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gray slips under a jab from Maldini.
A left and a right from Maldini both land. Nice combination.
Gray takes one to the side of the head.
Maldini scores with a decent looking hook.
Maldini connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldini.
No joy there for Maldini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gray feinted with a counter takedown.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini lands a jab to Gray 's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Gray 's head.
Maldini throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
Maldini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Maldini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray tries to move into range but Maldini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini connects with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gray might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maldini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldini.
Gray half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Maldini.
Gray wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gray moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gray feinted with a counter takedown.
Gray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Gray 's head.
Maldini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maldini cracks Gray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
Gray wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maldini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Maldini does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maldini.
Gray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
Gray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gray staying out of range there.
Gray tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maldini manages to circle out of the way.
Gray walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini looks to land a combination. Gray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maldini connects with a body shot that sends Gray 's belly button to the back.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Gray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maldini throws a one two combo.
Gray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice straight punches there by Maldini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maldini.
Maldini lands a head shot.
Gray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maldini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Gray drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maldini sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini lands a head shot.
Maldini scores with a jab. Gray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maldini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gray has been working on his balance at EFC Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Maldini.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maldini.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldini.
Maldini tests Gray 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.
Maldini lands a jab.
Gray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray takes one to the chin there.
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Maldini.
Maldini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Gray holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Maldini on the inside.
Gray throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Gray working aggressively here.
Gray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maldini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini scores with the left hand. Gray knows he should have avoided that one.
Maldini cracks Gray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maldini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maldini lands the left hand.
Gray dodges the punch combination from Maldini.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Maldini.
Maldini throws a series of strikes that have Gray backpedaling.
Maldini lands a nice looking body shot.
Maldini throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray tries to counter with a takedown but Maldini is quick to defend against it.
Maldini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gray defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
As Maldini tries to get set, Gray tries to push him back and clinch up but Maldini manages to avoid the attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Vladski (ranked 3040 p4p, 4423 weight class) and Bruno Santos (ranked 398 p4p, 528 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vladski
vs
Santos

180 cm
26
205
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
27
208
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikolai Vladski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries for a takedown but Vladski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vladski sizes up Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vladski just misses with a punch to the body.
Vladski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
Vladski throws a left and a right that both miss

and Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vladski won't be happy with that.
Vladski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vladski wants to control the action here but instead Santos manages to pass to full mount!
Vladski is wriggling around trying to escape.

Vladski tries to buck Santos off so he can stand up but Santos has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Vladski falls backwards, slamming Santos to the mat but Santos holds on tight! Vladski is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Santos!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toe Fungas (ranked 2148 p4p, 3551 weight class) and Kain Mack (ranked 293 p4p, 454 weight class). Kain Mack told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Fungas
vs
Mack

182 cm
21
177
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
20
170
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Knock Out Clothing

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toe Fungas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kain Mack!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fungas slips under a jab.
Fungas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fungas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mack back to the cage. Fungas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fungas lands a really nice looking cross but Mack seems unphased.
Fungas cracks Mack with a good jab.
Mack tests Fungas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

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

Fungas is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fungas is aggressively charging in as Mack backs up avoiding any damage. Mack tosses out a jab and Fungas runs right into it face first! Fungas is out cold! Mack dropped down on all fours and is barking in Fungas's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kain Mack!
An out of breath Kain Mack thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Panda One (ranked 1882 p4p, 3241 weight class) and Kareem Johnson (ranked 264 p4p, 432 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

One
vs
Johnson

150 cm
20
197
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
20
201
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Knock Out Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by One.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Johnson and One goes tumbling to the canvas! Johnson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

One is rocked!

It looks like Panda One has been cut.

One looking for submissions off his back.
Oh One is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
One wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
One seems to have got his legs back now.

One looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

One looking for submissions off his back.
One makes his way to full guard. A much better position for One.

One throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

One 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.

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and One has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between One's legs - danger averted.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

One looking for a triangle here. Johnson is fighting it but it looks tight! One pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Johnson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Panda One!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Muromets (ranked 1763 p4p, 6853 weight class) and Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva (ranked 245 p4p, 741 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Muromets
vs
Val Pacheco Da Silva

187 cm
20
199
4 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
202
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilya Muromets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to work over Muromets's front leg with a kick but Muromets checks it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a jab.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muromets connects with a jab.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to land a body kick
letting Muromets counter with a right hand.
Muromets throws a looping overhand right but Val Pacheco Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva works over Muromets's head and body with a nice combination.
Val Pacheco Da Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murometss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Muromets is rocked!
Muromets takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muromets lands a glancing blow to the side of Val Pacheco Da Silva's head.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with an uppercut
and Muromets connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Val Pacheco Da Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muromets counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Muromets misses.
A shot to the body from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses

and Muromets counters with a nice right hand that sends Val Pacheco Da Silva toppling to the canvas! Val Pacheco Da Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Muromets finish him?!

Val Pacheco Da Silva is rocked!

It looks like Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva has been cut.
Val Pacheco Da Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muromets darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Val Pacheco Da Silva's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Muromets before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilya Muromets!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjallis Kalske (ranked 2757 p4p, 7016 weight class) and Roman Zhdanov (ranked 302 p4p, 625 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kalske
vs
Zhdanov

190 cm
20
230
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
20
264
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

FF Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Zhdanov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kalske shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zhdanov is trying to defend but Kalske finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kalske slips a nice elbow through Zhdanov's hands, connecting with Zhdanov's forehead.
Zhdanov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kalske wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhdanov keeps working.
Kalske throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalske not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zhdanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalske.
Kalske throws a strike but Zhdanov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov controlling Kalske's posture.
Kalske trying to control but Zhdanov is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhdanov pulls Kalske in close to prevent any damage.
Kalske in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalske landing some decent shots from guard.
Zhdanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalske throwing strikes from guard but Zhdanov blocks nicely.
Kalske trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zhdanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalske.
Kalske with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kalske lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kalske working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zhdanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalske postures up in Zhdanov's guard and throws a big left but Zhdanov blocks it.
Kalske throwing strikes but missing.
Kalske looking to sit in guard and control but Zhdanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kalske trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kalske throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zhdanov escapes and throws Kalske's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kalske is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Zhdanov stalls from top position.
Kalske gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

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.
Zhdanov controlling the pace for now.
Kalske is looking to get to half guard.
Zhdanov content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalske is trying to reverse the position but instead Zhdanov has taken his back - oops!
Zhdanov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kalske.
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 Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod.
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.

Zhdanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalske has time to react.
Kalske moves out of range of the leg kick from Zhdanov.
A swing and a miss from Zhdanov.
Kalske is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Zhdanov.
Kalske goes for a double leg but Zhdanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zhdanov continues to drive forward.
Kalske tries to pull guard but Zhdanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Kalske drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Zhdanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhdanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjallis Kalske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhdanov blocking some punches.
Kalske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhdanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kalske misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kalske.
Kalske definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalske throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhdanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zhdanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhdanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalske's brow.
Zhdanov is stalling here.
Zhdanov throws an elbow but it misses.
Zhdanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kalske's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Zhdanov.

Zhdanov breaks from the clinch.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Kalske blocks it.
Kalske shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhdanov sprawls well. He's pushed Kalske's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhdanov sprawls well. Zhdanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalske gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhdanov throws out a loose jab but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov looks to land a right hand but Kalske moved out of range.
Kalske cracks Zhdanov with a good jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zhdanov sends Kalske crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zhdanov is motioning to the referee to let Kalske up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Kalske is predictable there

and Zhdanov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kalske! Zhdanov lets Kalske back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Kalske is rocked!
Kalske lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zhdanov will feel that in the morning.
Zhdanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhdanov blocks a low kick nicely.

Zhdanov cracks Kalske with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zhdanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kalske to stand back up!
Oh Kalske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhdanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalske.
Kalske seems to have got his legs back now.
Kalske tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zhdanov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kalske's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kalske's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Zhdanov!
Roman Zhdanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Albans (ranked 6479 p4p, 1684 weight class) and Thorvald Nansen (ranked 600 p4p, 202 weight class). Nansen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Benny Jamz - Torden. This should be a great matchup!

Albans
vs
Nansen

167 cm
21
155
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
165
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Redemption ink

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Albans !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorvald Nansen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nansen is looking to chop away at Albans 's legs.
Albans is looking to counter punch.
Nansen thuds his right hand into Albans 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nansen lands a nice shot that snaps Albans 's head back.

Albans pushes Nansen up against the cage in a clinch.

Albans jumps guard.
Albans seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Albans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Albans keeping full guard, as Nansen tries to pass.

Nansen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Albans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nansen has managed to get both his arms back between Albans 's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nansen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Albans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nansen has managed to get both his arms back between Albans 's legs - danger averted.
Albans trying to keep a closed guard but Nansen is proving a slippery customer.
Nansen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen advances to half guard.
Nansen wants to control but Albans is keeping him busy.
Nansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nansen lands a nice short elbow.

Albans with the active half guard here but Nansen passes nicely into side control.
Albans is trying to control Nansen's posture but Nansen avoids it.
Albans gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albans is trying desperately to improve position.
Albans is working hard here to advance position.
Albans is in a horrible position here. Nansen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nansen with good strikes from the mount here!
Nansen raining down shots from the mount!
Albans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nansen lands a nice shot to the head.
Nansen mounts Albans ! Really nice guard pass there!
Nansen scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Albans bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Nansen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nansen can't keep his opponent in guard - Albans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nansen trying to control but Albans postures up.
Albans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nansen wants to get back to full guard.
Nansen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Nansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Nansen has his foot on Albans 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Albans works his way back into a safe position though.
Albans slips nicely into half guard.
Albans controlling the pace.

Albans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nansen tries to get to full guard but Albans has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorvald Nansen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albans moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nansen.
Nansen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Albans has his takedown stuffed
enabling Nansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nansen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nansen thuds a left hand into Albans 's body.
Albans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nansen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nansen throws a sloppy head kick and Albans moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen motions for Albans to come forward. Nansen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nansen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Albans s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nansen lands a jab to the head.
Albans has his takedown stuffed
and Nansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nansen in his tracks.
Albans 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nansen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Albans scrambles back to his feet.
Thorvald Nansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nansen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Albans 's sensitive parts.
Nansen scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy body kick from Nansen

and Albans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nansen won't be happy with that.
Nansen struggling a bit here.

Albans goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nansen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Albans but great work by Nansen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albans is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nansen connects with a decent elbow.
Nansen lands an elbow.
Nansen scores with punches from side control.
Albans is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albans manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nansen trying to control the action but Albans is working from the bottom.
Nansen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nansen is pressing down on Albans 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Albans is holding on for now.
Albans gets back to full guard.
Albans keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Nansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albans is keeping the position for now.
Nansen connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Albans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Albans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nansen looking to control.
Thorvald Nansen has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nansen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Albans defends well.
Albans wants to pass the guard but Nansen is keeping the position.
Albans sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albans tries to free his leg and advance position but Nansen is retaining full guard.
Nansen looking to control.
Albans trying to control but Nansen is working from the bottom.
Nansen wants to sweep here but Albans controlling him for the moment.
Albans advances position into side control!
Albans trying to control the position but Nansen is working away.
Nansen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Albans 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Albans trying to pass the guard but Nansen defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorvald Nansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Albans throws a hook but Nansen avoids it easily.
Nansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Albans with a hook.

Albans closes the distance and pushes Nansen back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albans .
Albans can't find room to land a body shot as Nansen controls the action.
Albans 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Nansen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nansen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albans .

Albans moves into the clinch.
Nansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Albans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nansen.
Nansen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nansen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albans is looking to clinch.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thorvald Nansen!
Our winner, Thorvald Nansen, 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.