DMMA 53: Tucker vs Nicoletta PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Back Stabber (ranked 23006 p4p, 23288 weight class) and The Ultimate Warrior (ranked 495 p4p, 470 weight class). Back Stabber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to The Ultimate Warrior's chin.

Stabber
vs
Warrior

166 cm
23
144
8 - 6 - 0

167 cm
29
155
5 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Back Stabber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior lands a jab to Stabber's midsection.
Stabber tries to clinch up but Warrior circles away and keeps his distance.
Warrior checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Warrior connects with a looping right hand.
Stabber misses with a two punch combination.
Stabber throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Stabber. Those never looked like landing.
Warrior tests Stabber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stabber connects with a body shot that sends Warrior's belly button to the back.
Warrior connects with a body shot.
Stabber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warrior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stabber looks to land a combination. Warrior sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stabber tries to clinch up.
Stabber pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Warrior back to the cage. Stabber follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Warrior slips a jab and a cross from Stabber.
Warrior throws a shot from downtown. Stabber moves away and avoids it.
Warrior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warrior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stabber throws out the jab.
Stabber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stabber throws a right hand that Warrior ducks under and follows up with a left that Warrior also avoids with ease.
Stabber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Warrior is rocked!
Stabber drops his hands momentarily and Warrior takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Warrior scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Ultimate Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabber moves away from the strike by Warrior.
Stabber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Warrior.
Warrior slips a jab from Stabber.
A swing and a miss from Warrior.
A bone on bone clash there as Warrior blocks the leg kick.
Stabber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warrior looks to throw the jab but Stabber is out of range.
Warrior scores with a decent looking hook.
Warrior throws a jab but it's blocked by Stabber.
Stabber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Warrior blocks a jab.
Stabber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warrior.
Stabber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stabber moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
Stabber throws a wild body kick that Warrior sees coming a mile off.
Stabber slips under a jab from Warrior.
Warrior misses with a wild body shot.
Stabber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Stabber.
The fighters circling - Stabber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warrior's head backwards.
Stabber blocks a low kick nicely.
Stabber throws a big counter combination but Warrior scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stabber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Warrior momentarily.
Warrior is still on wobbly legs! Can Stabber finish him?
Warrior connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Warrior seems to have recovered his senses.
Warrior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stabber blocks a jab.
Stabber lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Warrior backs up against the cage.
Warrior throws a looping overhand right but Stabber ducks down to avoid it.
Warrior misses with a straight right.
Warrior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stabber misses with a wild body shot.
Stabber throws the left hand but Warrior avoids the punch easily.
Warrior doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stabber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warrior now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Stabber has Warrior up against the cage in a clinch.
Stabber has had enough of the clinch but Warrior keeps him there for the moment.
Stabber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Warrior.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior leaning his opponent against the cage.

Stabber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warrior throws a leg kick but Stabber sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stabber is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stabber is looking to clinch.
Stabber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stabber lands with a cross.
Warrior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Warrior.
Warrior cracks a nice hook into Stabber's ribs.
Warrior lands a right hook to the body.
Warrior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stabber.
Stabber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stabber throws a shot from downtown. Warrior moves away and avoids it.
Warrior connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stabber's hands.
Warrior is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stabber had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warrior lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Warrior looks to land a left hand but Stabber moved out of range nicely.
Warrior throws out a loose jab but Stabber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warrior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior scores with a hook to the body. Stabber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Stabber scores with a four punch combination!
Stabber scores with a shot to the body.
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stabber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stabber seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stabber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warrior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warrior throws a low kick but Stabber avoids it.
Stabber misses with a series of wild punches.
Warrior misses with a straight left.
Stabber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stabber is working the combinations to good effect here.
Warrior sizes up Stabber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Stabber clinches.

Stabber breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Stabber misses its intended target.
It seemed like Warrior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stabber missing with a left hand there. Warrior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warrior looks to land a right hand but Stabber moved out of range.
Stabber throws a hook but Warrior avoids it easily.
Warrior lands a jab to the head.
Warrior swats away the attempt to clinch by Stabber.
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 Back Stabber will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stabber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stabber fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Warrior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Warrior misses with a body shot.
Warrior blocks a jab.
Warrior loads up on a big right hand but Stabber slips the punch.

Stabber pushes Warrior up against the cage in a clinch.
Warrior lands a nice uppercut.

Stabber manages to break the clinch.
Warrior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warrior misses the shot to the body.
Warrior scores with a jab to the head.
Stabber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warrior.
The fighters circling - Warrior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warrior misses with a left hand
and Stabber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stabber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stabber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warrior scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stabber closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stabber throws a series of punches but Warrior avoids them all with ease.
Warrior throws a jab when Stabber was well out of range.
Stabber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warrior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior misses with a looping right.
Stabber throws a right and a left that Warrior avoids nicely.
Stabber doesn't manage to clinch there - Warrior circles away.
Warrior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stabber.
Warrior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stabber.
Warrior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Stabber. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick from Stabber misses.
Warrior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stabbers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stabber misses with a series of wild punches.
Warrior throws a hook but Stabber avoids it easily.
Stabber misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stabber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Stabber tenderised Warrior's leg. Warrior is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stabber slips a jab from Warrior.
Stabber moves in looking to clinch but Warrior pushes him off.
Warrior doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stabber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warrior throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stabber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Stabber.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warrior misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Stabber misses its target.
Warrior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Stabber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stabber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warrior.
Warrior ducks under a wild hook from Stabber.
Stabber misses with a wild body shot.
Stabber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warrior.
Stabber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stabber tries to land a front kick but Warrior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Warrior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stabber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Warrior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stabber.
Warrior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stabber was well out of range. Poor timing from Warrior.
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stabber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stabber slips under a jab from Warrior.
Warrior throws a shot to the body.
Stabber moves forwards but Warrior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stabber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stabber connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warrior.
Stabber connects with a looping right hand.
Warrior throws a shot from downtown. Stabber moves away and avoids it.
Warrior throws a shot from downtown. Stabber moves away and avoids it.
Stabber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stabber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Warrior defending well as Stabber loads up on a big left hand.
Warrior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stabber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warrior.
Back Stabber is winning the standup battle so far.
Stabber connects with a right hand. Warrior shakes it off.
Stabber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Warrior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warrior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stabber.
Warrior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stabber is looking for a counter combo.
Warrior stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stabber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warrior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stabber avoids the body shot from Warrior.
Warrior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warrior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stabber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stabber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warrior throws out the jab.
Stabber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stabber looks for the body kick but Warrior saw that one coming.
Stabber scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stabber staying out of range there.
Stabber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stabber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warrior manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stabber misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Warrior releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stabber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stabber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stabber throws out a leg kick but Warrior moves out of range and Stabber only half commits.
Warrior misses with a looping left.
Warrior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warrior misses with a body shot.
Warrior misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Warrior misses the target.
Warrior throws an overhand right that lands on Stabber's shoulder, as Stabber tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Warrior.
Warrior slips a jab and a cross from Stabber.
Stabber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Warrior connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Back Stabber will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stabber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A big right from Warrior misses.
Stabber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warrior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stabber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stabber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warrior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stabber. Warrior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warrior tries a quick counter leg kick but Stabber is wise to it.
Warrior lands a jab.

Stabber lands a left and a right that send Warrior crashing to the mat, dazed. Stabber thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stabber slips a straight right by Warrior.
Stabber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Warrior misses with an uppercut. Stabber saw that one coming.
Stabber went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Warrior slips a straight right by Stabber.
Warrior misses with a hook.
Warrior fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stabber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stabber lands a jab.
Warrior throws a low kick, looking for Stabber's leg but Stabber calmly moves out of range.

Oooooh!!! Stabber has knocked Warrior down with a huge combo! Stabber steps away and waves a wobbly Warrior back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Warrior throws a leg kick but Stabber sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stabber went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabber tries to bum rush Warrior with a series of wild strikes but Warrior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warrior cracks Stabber with a good jab.
Warrior throws a shot from downtown. Stabber moves away and avoids it.
Warrior throws a jab but it's blocked by Stabber.
Stabber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warrior moves away.
Warrior throws a body shot but no joy.
Warrior throws a looping overhand right but Stabber ducks down to avoid it.
Stabber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Warrior scores with the left hand. Stabber knows he should have avoided that one.
Warrior loads up on a big right hand but Stabber slips the punch.
Stabber misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warrior! But no joy.
Stabber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Warrior.
Warrior looks to land a right hand but Stabber moved out of range.
Stabber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warrior throws the left hand but Stabber avoids the punch easily.
Stabber tries to clinch up.
Warrior throws a hook to the side of Stabber's head but Stabber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stabber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warrior.
Stabber looks to score with a jab to the body but Warrior is just out of range.
The Ultimate Warrior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabber needs to keep his hands up - Warrior had a free shot at his head there.
Stabber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior scores with a jab.
Stabber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warrior connects with a right hand. Stabber shakes it off.
Stabber fails to land with a series of punches.
Warrior has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stabber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stabber wants to clinch.
Warrior throws an overhand right that lands on Stabber's shoulder, as Stabber tries to avoid the shot.
Warrior throws a big shot that misses.
As Warrior tries to get set, Stabber tries to push him back and clinch up but Warrior manages to avoid the attempt.
Stabber throws a big shot that misses.
Warrior misses with a leg kick.
Warrior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warrior throws an overhand right that lands on Stabber's shoulder, as Stabber tries to avoid the shot.
Stabber scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Warrior misses with a looping right.
Stabber throws a right hand that Warrior ducks under and follows up with a left that Warrior also avoids with ease.
Stabber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warrior manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stabber slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Stabber misses the target.
Stabber stuns Warrior with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Warrior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stabber.
Stabber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warrior misses with a hook. Stabber ducked under it nicely.
Warrior throws the left hand but Stabber avoids the punch easily.
Warrior missing with a left hand there. Stabber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Warrior darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stabber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Back Stabber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warrior avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stabber.
Stabber wants to clinch up but Warrior keeps it at a distance.
Stabber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Warrior misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stabber blocks a jab.
Warrior looks to land a left hand but Stabber moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stabber is out of range and Warrior settles back down.
Stabber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Warrior gets tackled into the cage by Stabber. Stabber maintains the clinch.
Warrior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stabber is trying to stall.

Stabber breaks the clinch.
Warrior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warrior throws a poor cross that misses
and Stabber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warrior just misses with a punch to the body.
Warrior catches Stabber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stabber jabs at Warrior's body.
Stabber wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warrior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stabber manages to avoid it.
Back Stabber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warrior swings away with a leg kick that misses.

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 Back Stabber.
Well Stabber has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Back Stabber!
Back Stabber was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jones (ranked 2987 p4p, 4055 weight class) and Gorgi Boran (ranked 381 p4p, 493 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Boran

180 cm
19
208
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
226
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gorgi Boran !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Mark Jones has been cut.
Boran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boran throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boran blocks a leg kick.
Boran dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Boran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boran but Boran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boran moves away.

Boran drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boran is trying to stall.
Jones tries to break free but Boran pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boran throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.

Boran forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Boran is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Boran has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones wants to control but Boran postures up.
The strikes coming from Boran are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Boran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Boran is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Boran creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Boran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boran working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Boran are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones is trying to buck Boran off.
Boran throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones wants to control but Boran postures up.
Jones tries to bench press Boran off him but Boran keeps the position.
Boran advances to full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Boran 's attempts to control the action.

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.
Jones blocking the ground and pound.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gorgi Boran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boran wants to get back to his feet but Jones is dominant here and he's now got Boran 's back!
Jones landing with strikes.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Boran manages to turn into his guard.
Boran postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Boran postures up.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones has Boran pulled in close to control his posture.
Boran trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Gorgi Boran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boran passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boran throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Boran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boran wants to control the action but instead Jones gets a body lock and reverses into Boran 's guard! Nice work!
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Boran is trying to get back to full guard.
Boran regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boran wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.

Boran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Boran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Boran throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones stands up over Boran , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Boran is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Boran wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.

Boran working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Boran taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boran is trying to get back to full guard.
Boran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones working Boran over with strikes.
Boran wants to sweep but Jones has passed to side control!
Boran is trying to improve his position.

Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boran is looking for a sweep.
Boran takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boran manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Boran or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Boran connects with a leg kick.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Aloha MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Boran moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boran moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Boran as Jones shoots in.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Boran moved out of range nicely.
Boran plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones throws a right and a left that Boran avoids nicely.
Boran is looking to clinch.
Boran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones throws a series of punches but Boran moves out of range.
Mark Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Boran scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boran misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Boran counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Jones is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Boran presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boran has him pressed against the cage.

Boran breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Boran scores with a four punch combination!
Boran moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones is looking to chop away at Boran 's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boran throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Boran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones avoids the head kick by Boran .
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Boran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boran misses with a double jab.
Boran wants to clinch.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Boran sprawls well.
Boran lands a head kick!
Boran is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Boran throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Boran blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boran tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.

Boran drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Boran .

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Boran misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.

Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boran 's guard.

Boran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Boran is trying to keep Jones in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.

Boran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones stays in close to Boran 's body and controls the position.
Jones distracts Boran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boran wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Boran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Jones!
In defeat, Gorgi Boran stepped up to the mic, saying 'This isn’t over for me. I’ll be back'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo B Johansson (ranked 3084 p4p, 3576 weight class) and Art Bowers (ranked 381 p4p, 433 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

B Johansson
vs
Bowers

189 cm
29
264
5 - 5 - 0

191 cm
22
250
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo B Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Art Bowers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

B Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Bowers misses.
Bowers misses with a straight right.
B Johansson tries to clinch but Bowers is having none of it.
Art Bowers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
B Johansson is looking to clinch but Bowers is avoiding it.
B Johansson moves out of range as Bowers throws a body kick.
B Johansson walks into a stiff left hand from Bowers.
B Johansson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Bowers gets tackled into the cage by B Johansson. B Johansson maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
B Johansson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowers.
B Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

B Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
B Johansson darts in looking for a takedown but Bowers gets double underhooks and turns B Johansson into the cage.
B Johansson tries to work over Bowers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Bowers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowers connects with a looping right hand.
Bowers scores with a jab.
Bowers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bowers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bowers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bowers missing with a left hand there. B Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bowers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bowers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract B Johansson.
Bowers swings for the body but B Johansson moves out of range.
Bowers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowers misses with a looping left.
Art Bowers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
B Johansson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bowers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bowers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps B Johansson's head backwards.
B Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bowers.

It looks like Hugo B Johansson has been cut.
Bowers jabs at B Johansson's body.
Bowers misses with an uppercut
and B Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bowers slaps away a takedown attempt from B Johansson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bowers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bowers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowers lands with a nice body punch.
B Johansson shoots in and drives through. Bowers sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo B Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bowers.
B Johansson slips a jab from Bowers.
It looked like B Johansson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
B Johansson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Bowers catches B Johansson right on the button with a cross.
B Johansson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bowers can pounce on him.
B Johansson blocks a jab.
Bowers loads up on a big right hand but B Johansson slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bowers. B Johansson shrugs it off though.
Bowers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
B Johansson slips a jab from Bowers.
The fight stays on the outside here - B Johansson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid body kick from Bowers.
Bowers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. B Johansson eats them both and turns towards Bowers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Bowers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from B Johansson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Bowers looks to move away, B Johansson throws a big counter combo but Bowers just gets out of the way.
Bowers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. B Johansson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bowers throws a leg kick but B Johansson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bowers looks to land a combination but B Johansson avoids it well.
B Johansson dives in and grabs Bowers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowers pushes down on B Johansson's head and hops out.
B Johansson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowers circles away.
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from B Johansson.
Bowers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! B Johansson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
B Johansson wants to clinch up but Bowers keeps it at a distance.
Bowers connects with a single shot there.
Bowers with a jab.
Bowers has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
B Johansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bowers throws the left hand but B Johansson avoids the punch easily.
Bowers throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from B Johansson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Art Bowers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo B Johansson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bowers looks to land a combination but B Johansson avoids it well.
B Johansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowers throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Bowers.
Bowers lands a jab to the nose.
Bowers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
B Johansson appears to be looking for a big counter.
B Johansson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bowers but Bowers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bowers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bowers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers swings widly with a right hand
and B Johansson counters with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bowers.
B Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bowers throws a hook but B Johansson blocks it.
Bowers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on B Johansson. That did some damage!
Art Bowers seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowers misses the body punch
and B Johansson counters with a slapping leg kick.
B Johansson takes one to the chin there.
Bowers throws an off balance right hand
and B Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bowers throws a sloppy head kick and B Johansson moves out of range easily.
Bowers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bowers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
B Johansson checks a leg kick.
Bowers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Art Bowers has been cut.
B Johansson misses with a body kick.
Bowers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from B Johansson.
Bowers throws a combination that misses
and B Johansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
B Johansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bowers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
B Johansson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
B Johansson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowers scores with a body shot.
B Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bowers's jab looks to have found its range, popping B Johansson under the eye.
Bowers lunges at B Johansson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by B Johansson's hand.
B Johansson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowers circles away.
Bowers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bowers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bowers there as he acknowledges the shot.
B Johansson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bowers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
B Johansson moves in looking to clinch but Bowers pushes him off.
Bowers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bowers connects with a body shot that sends B Johansson's belly button to the back.
B Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bowers.
Bowers lands a jab to B Johansson's midsection.
B Johansson moves out of range as Bowers strikes.
B Johansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for B Johansson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
B Johansson throws a series of punches but Bowers moves out of range.
Bowers connects with a nice looking jab.
B Johansson feints a jab promting Bowers to slip. B Johansson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bowers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bowers scores with a jab to the jaw.

Hugo B Johansson's cut is getting worse.
Bowers scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Bowers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bowers.
Bowers pushes B Johansson away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bowers tests B Johansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowers with a nice calf kick.
Bowers works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of B Johansson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
B Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowers.
Bowers lands a jab to B Johansson's midsection.
Bowers scores with a leg kick.
Bowers scores with a hook to the body. B Johansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bowers tests B Johansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Bowers - just one landing.
B Johansson misses with a hook. Bowers ducked under it nicely.

B Johansson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
B Johansson is looking to take a break and control but Bowers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Art Bowers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Bowers. No joy for B Johansson on that attempt.
Bowers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
B Johansson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowers defends it nicely.
Jab from Bowers.
Hugo B Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bowers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bowers lands with an uppercut that bounces B Johansson off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers connects with a good right hand that stumbles B Johansson. B Johansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

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

B Johansson 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!
Bowers throws a sloppy head kick and B Johansson moves out of range easily.
Oh B Johansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
B Johansson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bowers moves out of range as B Johansson strikes.

Bowers cracks B Johansson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bowers has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning B Johansson to stand back up!

That's one minute gone in the round.
B Johansson shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing B Johansson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo B Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowers drops B Johansson with a huge uppercut! B Johansson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bowers is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Bowers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leevi Saros (ranked 2643 p4p, 3345 weight class) and Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva (ranked 358 p4p, 438 weight class). Saros kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Marko Hietala - Stones. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Saros
vs
Val Pacheco Da Silva

183 cm
22
184
6 - 5 - 1

186 cm
22
195
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leevi Saros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saros cracks Val Pacheco Da Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saros just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Val Pacheco Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Saros has Val Pacheco Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Saros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saros misses with a punch to the body.
Val Pacheco Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saros backwards.
Saros is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Val Pacheco Da Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Val Pacheco Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Val Pacheco Da Silva manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saros or perhaps it was just good defense by Val Pacheco Da Silva, which made it look bad.
We've been hearing reports that Saros has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Val Pacheco Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saros misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Val Pacheco Da Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saros feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saros controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saros wants to control from the top but Val Pacheco Da Silva keeps moving.
Saros tries to free his leg and advance position but Val Pacheco Da Silva is retaining full guard.
Val Pacheco Da Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Saros is proving a slippery customer.
Saros seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Val Pacheco Da Silva trying to control the position.
Val Pacheco Da Silva wants to control but Saros passes easily into half guard.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is not content to let Saros control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Saros advancing to mount.

Saros is working for a submission of some sort.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is staying active underneath Saros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to get to full guard but Saros has control of the leg.
Val Pacheco Da Silva moves into full guard.
Saros stays in close to Val Pacheco Da Silva's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Val Pacheco Da Silva has his foot on Saros's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saros works his way back into a safe position though.
Val Pacheco Da Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Saros is proving a slippery customer.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Val Pacheco Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saros defends it easily.
Saros trying to control the position from guard on top but Val Pacheco Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is trying to keep Saros in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saros lands a right hook to the body.

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.
Saros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Leevi Saros has been cut.
Saros misses with a right hand
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saros tries to clinch up but Val Pacheco Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Val Pacheco Da Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Saros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Val Pacheco Da Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saros with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Saros misses with a hook
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Leevi Saros will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leevi Saros's cut.
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.

Saros slips a straight right by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Saros was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Saros.
Saros connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saros misses with a hook
and Val Pacheco Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Saros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Val Pacheco Da Silva! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros lands a body shot.
Val Pacheco Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Val Pacheco Da Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Saros bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Saros misses its intended target.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Saros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Val Pacheco Da Silva thinking.
Saros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Val Pacheco Da Silva as he jumps to the side.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws out a counter right but Saros avoids it with no problem.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saros misses with a hook.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saros lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saros fails with the takedown.
Val Pacheco Da Silva stuns Saros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saros misses with a shot to the body
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Saros misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Saros lands an impressive looking overhand right. Val Pacheco Da Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Saros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saros will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Val Pacheco Da Silva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a jab when Saros was well out of range.
Saros throwing a counter right hand but Val Pacheco Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Saros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Val Pacheco Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saros with a body shot.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Saros manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Val Pacheco Da Silva walks into a straight right hand from Saros.
Saros throws a jab but it's blocked by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids the body shot from Saros.
Val Pacheco Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saros clobbers Val Pacheco Da Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leevi Saros is winning the standup battle so far.
Val Pacheco Da Silva walks into a left hand.
Val Pacheco Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saros misses with a left hand
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Val Pacheco Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saros ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Val Pacheco Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Saros is just out of range.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leevi Saros dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leevi Saros's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Val Pacheco Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saros works the jab nicely.
Saros misses with a jab to the body
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saros slips a jab from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Saros half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros misses with a takedown
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Saros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Val Pacheco Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Val Pacheco Da Silva defends it nicely.
Saros moves away from the strike by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Saros is looking to wear down Val Pacheco Da Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the body from Saros misses
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Saros misses with a body punch
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.

Saros is rocked!

Saros pushes Val Pacheco Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.

Val Pacheco Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Val Pacheco Da Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Val Pacheco Da Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leevi Saros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saros throws a lazy uppercut
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Saros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leevi Saros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saros misses with a jab to the body
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a right hand from hell and Saros is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva!
An out of breath Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Leevi Saros had this to say: 'A man can't outlast whatever he's made. Tonight my opponent extended this inevitability beyond the realms of mine. Congratulations. Rise or fall, we get up and keep grinding. And grinding, the constant movement, never ends. I will return.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Just Fight Scappy Do (ranked 2604 p4p, 2808 weight class) and Narayan Nassau (ranked 357 p4p, 379 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?

Scappy Do
vs
Nassau

190 cm
23
184
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
174
7 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Just Fight Scappy Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Narayan Nassau!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scappy Do tries a head kick but it misses.
Scappy Do slips under a jab.
Nassau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scappy Do looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nassau throws a jab when Scappy Do was well out of range.
Scappy Do tried to counter with a leg kick but Nassau avoided it.
Scappy Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scappy Do on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Narayan Nassau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Scappy Do 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nassau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nassau missing with a left hand there. Scappy Do was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nassau looks to land a combination but Scappy Do avoids it well.
Scappy Do wants to clinch.
Nassau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scappy Do counters with a nice body kick.
Nassau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nassau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scappy Do manages to avoid it.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up but Nassau circles away and keeps his distance.
Nassau is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scappy Do clinches up against the cage.
Scappy Do misses with a knee to the head.
Nassau misses with the head strike.
Nassau throws a punch but it's blocked by Scappy Do.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.

Scappy Do manages to pull guard.
Nassau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nassau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nassau is looking to work some ground and pound but Scappy Do has wrist control.

Scappy Do throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nassau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nassau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scappy Do works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scappy Do keeping moving, preventing Nassau from controlling successfully.
Scappy Do working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nassau.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scappy Do is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nassau is aware though and is defending well.

Scappy Do is looking for a triangle but Nassau pushes his legs off easily.
Nassau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Scappy Do working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nassau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nassau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scappy Do working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nassau.
Nassau is looking to work some ground and pound but Scappy Do has wrist control.
Nassau works over Scappy Do with some ground and pound from guard.
Scappy Do working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nassau.

Scappy Do has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nassau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nassau trying to control but Scappy Do is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Scappy Do had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nassau defends it easily.

Scappy Do is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nassau is aware though and is defending well.
Nassau scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nassau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nassau told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Scappy Do is looking for a triangle but Nassau pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nassau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nassau landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scappy Do looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nassau wants to control from the top but Scappy Do keeps moving.

Scappy Do is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nassau is aware though and is defending well.
Nassau throws a big right hand that misses.

Scappy Do escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nassau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nassau stands and throws Scappy Do's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Scappy Do is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Nassau crashes against the mat.
Nassau misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nassau throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narayan Nassau dominated that round.
That's time! Scappy Do's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nassau keeps the fight on the outside.
Scappy Do throws a head kick that misses.
Nassau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scappy Do wants to clinch.
Scappy Do misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nassau.
Nassau misses with the combination.
Scappy Do is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nassau.

It looks like Just Fight Scappy Do has been cut.
Nassau misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scappy Do takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scappy Do looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scappy Do doesn't manage to clinch there - Nassau circles away.

Scappy Do closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scappy Do tries to pull guard but Nassau won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scappy Do fails to pull guard.
Nassau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but Nassau blocks with his arms.
Nassau misses with a punch on the inside.
Nassau misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scappy Do.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nassau swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Scappy Do pulls guard successfully.
Nassau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nassau stays in close to Scappy Do's body and controls the position.
Nassau wants to control from the top but Scappy Do keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nassau controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Nassau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scappy Do has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nassau has managed to get both his arms back between Scappy Do's legs - danger averted.

Scappy Do working for a triangle but Nassau defends it easily.
Scappy Do avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Scappy Do is working an open guard so Nassau takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nassau, as that shot connected.
Scappy Do scores with a hook.
Nassau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nassau tests Scappy Do's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scappy Do displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nassau throws out the jab.
Nassau missing with a left hand there. Scappy Do was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scappy Do steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nassau.
Nassau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scappy Do moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scappy Do fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nassau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scappy Do under the eye.
Nassau looks to land a right hand but Scappy Do moved out of range.
Nassau's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nassau duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nassau blocks a head kick by Scappy Do.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up.
Nassau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nassau pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scappy Do back to the cage. Nassau follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nassau might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nassau scores with a jab.
Nassau misses the shot to the body.
Nassau scores with a one two! Scappy Do had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up but Nassau circles away and keeps his distance.
Nassau cracks a nice hook into Scappy Do's ribs.
Scappy Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nassau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scappy Do looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nassau lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scappy Do backs up against the cage.
Scappy Do wants to clinch.
Scappy Do gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narayan Nassau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Just Fight Scappy Do's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nassau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nassau lands a head shot.
Nassau moves out of range of the body kick from Scappy Do.
Nassau throws a good cross that connects.
Nassau lands a two punch combo.

Scappy Do is rocked!
Nassau throws a right and a left that Scappy Do avoids nicely.
Nassau jabs Scappy Do to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nassau blocks a head kick by Scappy Do.
Nassau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scappy Do throws a head kick that misses.
Scappy Do lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nassau throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nassau blocks a head kick by Scappy Do.
Scappy Do scores with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Nassau.
Nassau throws out a loose jab but Scappy Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scappy Do walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scappy Do looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassau keeps the fight on the outside.
Scappy Do on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Scappy Do is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scappy Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scappy Do seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot to the liver by Nassau. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nassau lands a body shot.
Scappy Do staying out of range there.
Nassau takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nassau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scappy Do keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nassau.
Nassau lands with an overhand left.
Nassau jabs at Scappy Do's body.
Nassau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nassau misses with a few strikes there.
Nassau throws a one two combo.
Nassau throws a jab but it's blocked by Scappy Do.
Nice body punch from Nassau.
Just Fight Scappy Do has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scappy Do connects with a high kick.
Nassau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nassau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scappy Do uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nassau lands with a right hand.
Nassau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Nassau misses.
Scappy Do tries to counter by clinching up but Nassau breaks away and moves out of range.

Scappy Do rushes Nassau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nassau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scappy Do tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nassau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scappy Do fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scappy Do tries to pull guard but Nassau holds him up against the cage and eventually Scappy Do drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Just Fight Scappy Do. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nassau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scappy Do's elbow.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nassau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nassau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nassau lands a body punch.
Nassau digs a right hand into Scappy Do's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scappy Do's gas tank.
Nassau lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Nassau - that landed with a thud.
Nassau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scappy Do backwards.
Scappy Do tries to pull guard but Nassau won't allow it.
Nassau has a couple of punches blocked by Scappy Do.
A right hook to the body lands for Nassau.
A body shot lands from Nassau.
Nassau working aggressively here.
Nassau scores with a shot to the side of Scappy Do's head.
A short uppercut from Nassau.
Good body shot from Nassau.
Nassau digs a right hand underneath Scappy Do's ribcage. Scappy Do let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nassau lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nassau presses Scappy Do against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scappy Do takes a shot to the head.

Just Fight Scappy Do's cut is getting worse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Nassau.
Nassau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Narayan Nassau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nassau lands a shot to the body.
Nassau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nassau lands a nice uppercut.
Scappy Do has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nassau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nassau avoids it.
Nassau lands with a light punch inside.
Nassau misses with some punches.
Nassau is working Scappy Do over against the cage.
Scappy Do blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scappy Do blocks an uppercut.
Narayan Nassau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nassau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scappy Do prevents a body shot from Nassau.
Scappy Do swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nassau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scappy Do trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narayan Nassau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nassau 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carcarah Catartes (ranked 1899 p4p, 3648 weight class) and Julian Durda (ranked 202 p4p, 345 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Catartes
vs
Durda

179 cm
27
159
10 - 5 - 0

169 cm
21
157
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carcarah Catartes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julian Durda!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Durda. Those never looked like landing.
Catartes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Catartes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mapinguari Guerreiro in the buildup to the fight.
Durda lands the left hand.
Catartes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Catartes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Durda moves out of range as Catartes throws a body kick.
Catartes needs to keep his hands up - Durda had a free shot at his head there.
Durda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Catartes.
Durda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Catartes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durda misses with a right hand
and Catartes counters with a nice body kick.
Catartes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Catartes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Durda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Catartes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durda throws a lazy right hand but Catartes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Catartes blocks a head kick by Durda.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Catartes.
Durda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Julian Durda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catartes throws a head kick that Durda semi-blocks.
Durda avoids a kick to the body.
Durda scores with a sloppy right hand. Catartes should have avoided that one.
Durda takes one to the chin there.
Durda throws a head kick that misses.
Catartes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durda in his tracks.
Durda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Catartes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durda throws a sloppy head kick
and Catartes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Catartes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Catartes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Durda takes a step back to recover.
Nice cross by Catartes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durda throws a head kick but Catartes moves out of range.
Durda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durda throws a sloppy head kick
and Catartes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Durda is rocked!
Durda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durda is still on wobbly legs! Can Catartes finish him?
Durda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Catartes thinks about countering with a head kick.
Durda seems to have recovered his senses.
Catartes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Catartes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Durda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Catartes is looking for a counter combo.
Durda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Catartes cracks a nice hook into Durda's ribs.
Durda looks winded!
The crowd cheers as Catartes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durda doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Catartes.
Catartes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Catartes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Durda.
Durda lands with a straight right. Catartes didn't see that one coming.
Durda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durda 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.
Durda misses with the combination.
Catartes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durda.
Durda misses with a hook. Catartes ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Catartes misses.
Catartes slips under a jab from Durda.
Durda is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Catartes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Durda misses with a straight right.
Durda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Catartes throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Durda is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carcarah Catartes!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Carcarah Catartes waved his t-shirt featuring Tengelü Hekite's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 1405 p4p, 1874 weight class) and Jimmy Navarro (ranked 205 p4p, 258 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bloodaxe
vs
Navarro

179 cm
23
174
5 - 2 - 1

180 cm
23
180
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Navarro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro lands a lovely overhand right.
Navarro misses the shot to the body.
Navarro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bloodaxe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Navarro misses with a low kick.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Bloodaxe.
Navarro misses with an uppercut
letting Bloodaxe counter with a right hand.
Navarro lands a nice shot that snaps Bloodaxe's head back.
Bloodaxe blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bloodaxe misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navarro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bloodaxe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Navarro looks for the body kick but Bloodaxe saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch but Navarro is having none of it.
Navarro throws a leg kick that misses.
Navarro tries to land a leg kick but Bloodaxe saw it coming and moves away.
Navarro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Navarro tried to score with a low kick but Bloodaxe checks it.
Bloodaxe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bloodaxe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Navarro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Navarro scores with a hook.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Navarro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Navarro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Navarro closes the distance and pushes Bloodaxe back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloodaxe trying to stall but Navarro improves his position.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Navarro blocks an uppercut.
Navarro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
Navarro digs a right hand into Bloodaxe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bloodaxe's gas tank.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Navarro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Navarro is working Bloodaxe over against the cage.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
Navarro is leaning against Bloodaxe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Navarro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Navarro.
Navarro lands with a left to the head.
Navarro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Navarro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Navarro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Navarro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch.
Navarro scores with a shoulder strike.
Navarro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bloodaxe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Navarro can turn it around.
A short right from Navarro.
Bloodaxe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Navarro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bloodaxe misses with the head strike.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro tries to throw a body punch but Bloodaxe avoids it by throwing Navarro back against the cage.

Navarro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Navarro misses with a body kick.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodaxe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the strikes.
Navarro drops his hands momentarily and Bloodaxe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro misses with a hook to the body
and Navarro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Bloodaxe's belly button to the back.
Navarro with a nice calf kick.
Bloodaxe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodaxe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Navarros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bloodaxe scores with a jab. Navarro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Navarro has Bloodaxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloodaxe lands with a left to the head.

Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Navarro takes a swing at Bloodaxe's ribcage but misses.
Navarro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodaxe manages to avoid it.

Navarro moves into the clinch successfully.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bloodaxe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloodaxe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Navarro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Navarro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bloodaxe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Navarro misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe trying to stall but Navarro improves his position.
Bloodaxe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe prevents Navarro from breaking the clinch.
Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Bloodaxe controls the action.
Bloodaxe tries to throw a body punch but Navarro avoids it by throwing Bloodaxe back against the cage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a hook
and Bloodaxe counters with a low kick, right behind Navarro 's knee.
A shot to the liver by Navarro. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Navarro.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Bloodaxe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Navarro stuns Bloodaxe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Navarro. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Navarro.
Bloodaxe misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Navarro throws a poor cross that misses
and Bloodaxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloodaxe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Navarro really felt that one!
Bloodaxe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bloodaxe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Navarro wants to clinch up but Bloodaxe keeps it at a distance.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.
Bloodaxe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navarro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Navarro takes a swing at Bloodaxe's ribcage but misses.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a thumping low kick.
Navarro cracks Bloodaxe with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Navarro as he connects with a hook.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bloodaxe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Bloodaxe throwing a counter right hand but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Navarro misses with a hook
and Bloodaxe counters with a two punch combo.
Bloodaxe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Navarro. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Navarro backs away, Bloodaxe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Navarro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Navarro misses with a hook.
It looked like Bloodaxe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bloodaxe misses with a kick to the body
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a low kick, looking for Navarro's leg but Navarro calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
Bloodaxe tried to counter with a leg kick but Navarro avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro clobbers Bloodaxe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bloodaxe checks a leg kick.
Bloodaxe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Navarro tries a low kick but Bloodaxe avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Navarro.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloodaxe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloodaxe moves away.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Navarro thuds his right hand into Bloodaxe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Navarro digs a good hook to Bloodaxe's body.
Navarro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Navarro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Navarro misses with a hook
and Bloodaxe counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Navarro throws a hook but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Navarro connects with a jab.
Bloodaxe takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Navarro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bloodaxe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Navarro misses the body punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a right hand to the body.
Navarro misses with a body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Bloodaxe 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy uppercut
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Navarro as he connects with a hook.
Bloodaxe works Navarro's body with a nice hook.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bloodaxe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Navarro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab. Navarro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Navarro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloodaxe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Navarro slips a jab from Bloodaxe.
Nice body punch from Navarro.
Bloodaxe is looking to slow Navarro down with leg kicks.
Navarro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bloodaxe is looking to score with low kicks.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Navarro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloodaxe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Navarro works Bloodaxe's body with a nice hook.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Bloodaxe's shoulder, as Bloodaxe tries to avoid the shot.
Navarro looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Navarro lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Navarro tries to get set, Bloodaxe tries to push him back and clinch up but Navarro manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice shot by Navarro.
Bloodaxe with a nice calf kick.
Navarro scores with the left hand. Bloodaxe knows he should have avoided that one.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick that knocks Navarro off balance momentarily.
Bloodaxe scores with a hook.
Bloodaxe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
Navarro misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bloodaxe throws a low kick but Navarro moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe misses the shot to the body.
Navarro tries a quick counter leg kick but Bloodaxe is wise to it.
Bloodaxe takes one on the button.
Bloodaxe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
Navarro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bloodaxe. Bloodaxe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Navarro throws a body shot but no joy.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodaxe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Navarro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook.
Navarro tests Bloodaxe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Navarro looks to land a combination but Bloodaxe avoids it well.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro lands with a nice body kick.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimmy Navarro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloodaxe moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloodaxe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight left.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bloodaxe takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Navarro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Navarro 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Navarro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rogan Grimes (ranked 1195 p4p, 1304 weight class) and Ispa Hunt (ranked 134 p4p, 146 weight class). Rogan Grimes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Grimes
vs
Hunt

168 cm
22
144
6 - 3 - 0

162 cm
21
155
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Altitude Clothing

Arcticus University: London

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rogan Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.

Hunt clinches up against the cage.

Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grimes slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grimes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ispa Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a leg kick
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Hunt throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Grimes's head.
Grimes throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Grimes 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!
Grimes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Hunt digs a good hook to Grimes's body.
Hunt misses with a body punch
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.

Hunt clinches up with Grimes and pushes him back against the cage.
Grimes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.

Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Grimes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Hunt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Grimes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt tests Grimes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Grimes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Grimes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Hunt moves into the clinch.
Hunt lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt prevents Grimes from breaking the clinch.
Grimes is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt is working Grimes over against the cage.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes pushes Hunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimes's efforts to push away.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt prevents Grimes from breaking the clinch.

Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt is looking to slow Grimes down with leg kicks.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Grimes avoids it well.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt digs a good hook to Grimes's body.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Grimes's belly button to the back.
Grimes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Grimes.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hunt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hunt lunges at Grimes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grimes's hand.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Grimes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grimes throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Ispa Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grimes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Grimes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Grimes keeps it at a distance.
Hunt tries a low kick but Grimes avoids it.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Grimes avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Grimes shakes it off.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grimes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Grimes shakes it off.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt wants to counter with a clinch but Grimes pushes him away.
Grimes blocks a leg kick.
Grimes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Grimes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grimes throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grimes.
Grimes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Grimes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Grimes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.

Hunt moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Grimes throws a front kick aimed at Hunt's knee but Hunt avoids it well.
Grimes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Hunt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Grimes.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grimes takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grimes on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Hunt 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Grimes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimes moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimes misses the target.
A jab lands there for Grimes.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimes is looking for a counter combo.
Grimes misses with a wild combination.
Hunt throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Grimes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.

Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Grimes.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Grimes tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
Grimes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt is leaning against Grimes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.

Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grimes throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Grimes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimes's head.
Grimes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Grimes misses its target.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Grimes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes is looking to counter punch.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimes at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grimes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rogan Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grimes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grimes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Grimes moved away.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
Grimes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Hunt slips under a jab from Grimes.
Grimes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Hunt misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimes swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Grimes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands with a thumping 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!
Grimes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Grimes counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimes, as that shot connected.
Hunt digs a good hook to Grimes's body.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Grimes counters with a nice uppercut.

Hunt is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Hunt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hyatt Wayne (ranked 990 p4p, 1625 weight class) and Phony Phontana (ranked 135 p4p, 216 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wayne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SOAD - Aerials. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wayne
vs
Phontana

177 cm
22
159
7 - 2 - 0

173 cm
23
155
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction
Ma Balls Is Hot 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hyatt Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phony Phontana!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phontana ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Phontana counters with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Phontana.
Phontana has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wayne is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Phontana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phontana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phontana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phontana misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phontanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phontana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wayne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McGrady FT in the buildup to the fight.
Phontana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phontana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.

Wayne drops Phontana with a beautiful combination! Phontana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wayne is looking for the KO!

Phontana is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phontana walks straight into a right hand from Wayne - that's dropped him! Wayne jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Phontana from any more punishment! Phontana complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hyatt Wayne!
In his post fight interview, Hyatt Wayne started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Tucker (ranked 143 p4p, 579 weight class) and Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 26 p4p, 83 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tucker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Faith of The Heart. Nicoletta has chosen For Once In My Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Casimiro Nicoletta is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Tucker
vs
Nicoletta

187 cm
23
220
11 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
210
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Voodoo Nutrition

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Tucker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Casimiro Nicoletta!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Casimiro Nicoletta has been cut.
Tucker wants to clinch
and Nicoletta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nicoletta thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Tucker misses its intended target.
Tucker checks a low kick from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nicoletta is looking to chop away at Tucker's legs.
Tucker throws a hook to the side of Nicoletta's head but Nicoletta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicoletta loads up on a big right hand but Tucker slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tucker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tucker jabs Nicoletta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tucker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nicoletta moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
Nicoletta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nicoletta's head.
Nicoletta takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nicoletta.

Tucker clinches up against the cage.
Tucker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicoletta.
Tucker tries to throw a body punch but Nicoletta avoids it by throwing Tucker back against the cage.
Tucker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicoletta's elbow.
Tucker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tucker tries to work over Nicoletta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tucker working aggressively here.
Nicoletta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Nicoletta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tucker lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Nicoletta breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker moves out of range of the body kick from Nicoletta.

Tucker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Tucker.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker lands a body shot.
Tucker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tucker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tucker scores with a shot to the side of Nicoletta's head.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
Nicoletta misses with the head strike.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Nicoletta.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tucker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicoletta backwards.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Nicoletta is trying to push Tucker away but Tucker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tucker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tucker gets through Nicoletta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tucker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicoletta's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker lands a right hand.
Tucker blocks a body shot from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta is working Tucker over against the cage.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicoletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicoletta can't break the clinch.
Nicoletta lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicoletta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicoletta is trying to break the clinch but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker misses with the head strike.
Nicoletta working aggressively here.
Nicoletta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tucker.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Nicoletta breaks from the clinch.
Charles Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Tucker lands with an uppercut that bounces Nicoletta off the cage and back into range.

Nicoletta is rocked!
Tucker connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Nicoletta to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Tucker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Tucker!
Charles Tucker retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Charles Tucker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.