SSSD 50: Erenberg/Aspirin PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Payn Anderson (ranked 25137 p4p, 5493 weight class) and Hakim Werner (ranked 675 p4p, 572 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Anderson
vs
Werner

175 cm
21
160
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
165
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Payn Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hakim Werner!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in but Werner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Werner scores with a jab.
Werner rushes Anderson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Anderson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Werner piles on the pressure and Anderson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakim Werner!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Mario Bergoglio (ranked 4119 p4p, 25041 weight class) and Helmit Crabs (ranked 479 p4p, 689 weight class). Bergoglio's entrance music is Adoremus in Aeternum. A fine choice. Helmit Crabs looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Bergoglio
vs
Crabs

160 cm
25
176
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
19
170
0 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jorge Mario Bergoglio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helmit Crabs!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crabs throws a head kick but Bergoglio moves out of range.
Crabs looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bergoglio lunges at Crabs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crabs's hand.
Bergoglio with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bergoglio throws a series of punches but Crabs moves out of range.
Crabs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Bergoglio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bergoglio.
Crabs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Crabs is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergoglio misses with the combination.
Crabs looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bergoglio lands a right hand from hell, dropping Crabs. Bergoglio pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Mario Bergoglio!
In his post fight interview, Jorge Mario Bergoglio gave a big smile as he said 'Thank god!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Mathers (ranked 5803 p4p, 5963 weight class) and Derrick Mcgregor (ranked 412 p4p, 421 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mathers
vs
Mcgregor

171 cm
27
150
3 - 6 - 0

172 cm
23
155
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Mathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Derrick Mcgregor !
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers throws a right and a left that Mcgregor avoids nicely.
Mathers throws a body kick that misses.
Mcgregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mathers walks into a straight right hand from Mcgregor .
Mathers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcgregor .
Mcgregor misses the shot to the body.
Mathers throws a right and a left that Mcgregor avoids nicely.
Mcgregor throws a head kick but Mathers moves out of range.
Mcgregor scores with a nice head shot.
Mcgregor moves out of range as Mathers strikes.
Mathers throws a nice looking combination but Mcgregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcgregor throws out a counter right but Mathers avoids it with no problem.
Mathers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgregor is looking for the big counter here.
Mathers works over Mcgregor 's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Mcgregor lands.
Mathers misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcgregor .
Mcgregor scores with a three punch combo!
Mcgregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mathers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mathers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good work by Mathers as he checks the leg kick.

Mathers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mathers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mcgregor is trying to stand back up but Mathers is controlling him

Mathers decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mathers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgregor throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathers takes a swing at Mcgregor 's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Mcgregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mathers fails with the takedown
and Mcgregor counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Mathers badly! He tries to strike back but Mcgregor puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Mathers out cold! Oh man, Mathers will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Derrick Mcgregor !

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Meier (ranked 4288 p4p, 4106 weight class) and Jack Knight (ranked 522 p4p, 503 weight class). Jack Knight told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Meier
vs
Knight

190 cm
25
200
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
205
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Meier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Knight!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Meier shoots in.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Meier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Jack Knight has been cut.
Meier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Knight counters with a shoot takedown. Meier fights it but they end up in guard.

Meier pushes Knight off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meier throws an off balance right hand
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Eric Meier has been cut.

Knight darts in and clinches Meier up against the cage.

Meier has hold of one of Knight's legs. Knight is fighting the takedown attempt but Meier gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Meier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meier is aware though and is defending well.
Knight wants to control the position but Meier says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Knight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Meier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knight felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Meier.
Knight is controlling Meier's trapped leg to prevent Meier from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Meier is looking for submissions but instead, Knight has regained full guard.
Knight wants to sweep here but Meier controlling him for the moment.
Knight pulls Meier in to control the position.

Meier stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Meier shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Meier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meier swinging wildly here.
Meier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knight gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Meier working a defensive guard here.
Meier being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Meier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Meier is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Meier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Knight postures up in Meier's guard and throws a big left but Meier blocks it.

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

Meier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meier is breathing heavily.
Meier trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Knight content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Meier dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Meier misses with a takedown attempt

and Knight counters by moving into the clinch.

Knight has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Meier clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
What can Meier do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Knight gets his hands free as Meier looks to control.
Meier tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Meier wants to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight controlling the pace for now.

Meier defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Knight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Knight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Meier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Meier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meier is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meier avoid being mounted?

Meier looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knight is taking a breather. Meier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Eric Meier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meier gets back to full guard.

Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Meier's legs - danger averted.
Knight postures up.
Meier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Meier is keeping the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knight stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knight as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Meier. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Knight drives through and clinches with Meier against the cage.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.

Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meier tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Knight closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knight advances to mount.
Knight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Knight 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.
That's time! Meier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meier.
Meier misses the shot to the body.

Meier tries to sprawl but Knight drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Meier kicks Knight off and gets back to his feet.

Meier tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch.

Knight is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Meier can't fight it off and eventually Knight manages to take the fight to the floor. Meier looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Meier has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Knight is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Meier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Knight decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knight throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Meier was covering up waiting for the punch and Knight finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knight landing with the ground and pound.

Meier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.

Knight stands up and waves to Meier to follow him.
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Meier's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Meier jumps guard and drags Knight to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Meier wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight 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.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight 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.

Meier working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
Knight's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Meier working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.

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

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.

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

Meier working for submissions but it's allowed Knight to get to half guard.
Knight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Knight!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juice Nospmis (ranked 3700 p4p, 3849 weight class) and John Red (ranked 452 p4p, 473 weight class). Nospmis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mi Morena. John Red has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Juice Nospmis's chin.

Nospmis
vs
Red

189 cm
20
212
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
215
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ice Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juice Nospmis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Red!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nospmis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Red backs up against the cage.
Nospmis lands with a hook. Red tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Red swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Red drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nospmis lands a really nice looking cross but Red seems unphased.

Red clinches.

Nospmis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Red darts in and clinches Nospmis up against the cage.
Red can't get the takedown.
Red fails to pull guard.
Red has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nospmis after a bit of a struggle.
Juice Nospmis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Red.
Nospmis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Red has him pressed against the cage.
Nospmis is trying to break free.
Red swings wildly with an uppercut but Nospmis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nospmis can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nospmis stops a takedown attempt from Red.
Nospmis blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Nospmis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nospmis slaps away a takedown attempt from Red, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, jab by Nospmis - just one landing.
Red throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nospmis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nospmis lands a jab to Red's midsection.
No joy there for Nospmis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nospmis clobbers Red with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nospmis scores with a hook to the body. Red takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nospmis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Red.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nospmis to counter with a crisp jab.
Nospmis lunges at Red with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Red's hand.
Red fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nospmis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab by Nospmis.
Red misses with a double jab
and Nospmis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Red with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nospmis to score with a decent uppercut.
Nospmis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Red shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nospmis as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nospmis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Red slips a jab and a cross from Nospmis.
Nospmis works Red's body with a nice hook.
Nospmis cracks Red with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nospmis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nospmis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Red fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Red looks winded!
Red takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nospmis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Red clinches with his opponent.

Red breaks from the clinch.
Nospmis scores with a hook to the body. Red takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nospmis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Red counters with a left and a right that stings Nospmis.
Red takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nospmis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nospmis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice combination there by Nospmis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nospmis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nospmis jabs Red to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nospmis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Red has time to react.
Red closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice combination there by Nospmis.
Nospmis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red scores with a punch to the head.
Nospmis lands a jab to Red's midsection.
Red has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nospmis scores with a three punch combo!
Nospmis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Red is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nospmis.

Red forces Nospmis back against the cage and clinches.
Nospmis can't break the clinch.
Red has Nospmis pressed against the cage.
Nospmis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nospmis is trying to push Red away but Red has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nospmis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Red blocks a head kick by Nospmis.
Nospmis misses with a few strikes there.
Juice Nospmis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Red walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Red on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nospmis connects with a crisp jab.
Red moves in looking to clinch but Nospmis pushes him off.
Red walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Red dodges the punch combination from Nospmis.
Nospmis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nospmis works over Red's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red tries to clinch up but Nospmis circles away and keeps his distance.
Nospmis is looking to counter punch.

Red moves into range and clinches up with Nospmis.
Red tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nospmis just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nospmis wants to get back to striking at distance but Red won't allow it.

Red's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nospmis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Red can do to turn this around?
Nospmis scores with the left hand. Red knows he should have avoided that one.
Nospmis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Red takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Red moves to clinch but Nospmis breaks away
and Nospmis counters with a three punch combo that has Red backing up. Red nods at Nospmis to acknowledge the strikes.
Nospmis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Red looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nospmis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Red takes one on the button.
Nospmis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Red lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Nospmis.
Nospmis cracks Red with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nospmis misses with a wild combination.
Red has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Juice Nospmis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Red gets a clinch.

Red breaks from the clinch.
Nospmis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Red.
Juice Nospmis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Red.
Nospmis closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Red takes the fight into the clinch.

Red manages to break the clinch.
Juice Nospmis is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nospmis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Red on the side of the head.
Nospmis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Red.
Red takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Red shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nospmis as he avoids it easily.
Nospmis is looking to counter punch.
Nospmis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Red is breathing heavily.
Nospmis misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Red's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nospmis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Red backs up against the cage.
Nospmis lands with a good body shot.
Nospmis lands a nice shot to the body.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch but Nospmis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Red bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nospmis's head backwards.
Red lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nospmis lands a head shot.
Red is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nospmis is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Red.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nospmis connects with a body shot that sends Red's belly button to the back.
A left and a right from Nospmis both land. Nice combination.
Nospmis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Red backs up against the cage.
Nospmis cracks Red with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nospmis lunges at Red with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Red's hand.
Red showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nospmis.
Nospmis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Red on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nospmis.
Nospmis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nospmis. That's going to slow Red down.
Red on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nospmis stalks Red and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Red's face. Red staggers backwards, shaken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nospmis tries a head kick but it misses.
Red shoots for a double leg takedown but Nospmis sprawls well. He's pushed Red's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nospmis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Red looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nospmis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nospmis counters with a left to the body.
Nospmis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nospmis lands with a straight right. Red didn't see that one coming.
Red tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Red takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Red takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Red takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nospmis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nospmis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Red with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nospmis counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nospmis stalks Red and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Red's face. Red staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick by Red misses
and Nospmis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nospmis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nospmis connects with the punch.
Nospmis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Red. Red circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Red tries a head kick but it misses.
Nospmis connects with a nice looking jab.
Nospmis scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Nospmis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Red doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Red on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nospmis lands with a nice combination. Red backs away looking to recover.
Nospmis throws a head kick that misses.
Red takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nospmis throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nospmis connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Nospmis coming out on top.
Red takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nospmis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Red at a distance.
Nospmis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Nospmis - just one landing.
Nospmis throws a right hand that Red ducks under and follows up with a left that Red also avoids with ease.
Nospmis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Red has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nospmis finds it's way round the side to connect with Red's head.
Nospmis lands with a nice body punch.
Red goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nospmis lands a jab.
Red takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nospmis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nospmis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nospmis looks to land a combination. Red sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nospmis thuds a left hand into Red's body.
A nice leg kick from Nospmis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nospmis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nospmis scores with a nice head shot.
Nospmis tries to bum rush Red with a series of wild strikes but Red uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Red takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Nospmis.
Red shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nospmis thuds his right hand into Red's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nospmis scores with a nice strike.
Red scores with a spinning back kick!
Red needs to keep his hands up - Nospmis had a free shot at his head there.
Nospmis lunges at Red with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Red's hand.
Nospmis jabs Red right on the nose. Red blinks but takes it well.
Nospmis with the inside leg kick.
Nospmis throws a leg kick but Red moved away.
Nospmis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nospmis throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nospmis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nospmis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
John Red has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nospmis lands a nice looking body shot.
Nospmis throws a good cross that connects.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juice Nospmis!
Juice Nospmis 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
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Fury (ranked 3333 p4p, 3979 weight class) and Olle Tandberg (ranked 441 p4p, 503 weight class). Fury comes to the cage accompanied by STREET FIGHTER THEME SONG. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Fury
vs
Tandberg

187 cm
26
192
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
188
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryu Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olle Tandberg!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tandberg ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
Tandberg avoids the head kick by Fury.
Tandberg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Fury.
Fury turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fury misses with a left hand

and Tandberg counters with a crisp one two that drops Fury! Tandberg thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fury to his feet! Fury is in big trouble!

Tandberg clinches up with Fury and pushes him back against the cage.
Fury wants to break free but Tandberg has control.
Tandberg misses with some punches.
Tandberg lands with a right to the head.

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

Tandberg drops Fury with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fury looks back up at him and smiles so Tandberg waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Fury is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tandberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fury.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tandberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A combination from Tandberg does no damage.
Fury throws a leg kick
and Tandberg counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olle Tandberg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Jax (ranked 3136 p4p, 2399 weight class) and Marlon Gazersky (ranked 387 p4p, 296 weight class). Gazersky has chosen Clutch - Electric Worry as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jax
vs
Gazersky

200 cm
26
265
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
17
238
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Jax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlon Gazersky!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gazersky forces Jax back against the cage and clinches.
Gazersky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jax is defending well.
Gazersky pushes Jax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gazersky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gazersky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gazersky swings wildly with an uppercut but Jax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gazersky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randy Jax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Gazersky.
Jax is trying to break free.
Gazersky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jax's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gazersky fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jax to the ground. Gazersky is now in Jax's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gazersky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jax is keeping the position for now.
Jax will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gazersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Jax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazersky stops Jax from standing up.
Jax is wriggling around but Gazersky manages to pass to half guard.
Gazersky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gazersky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gazersky working the head and body with strikes.
Jax is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazersky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gazersky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gazersky connects with a nice short shot to Jax's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky working over Jax with some ground and pound. Jax looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gazersky is keen to just control but Jax is a slippery customer.
Jax knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gazersky on the ground.
Gazersky throwing shots but Jax is blocking nicely.
Gazersky is looking to take a break and control but Jax is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gazersky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gazersky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jax does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jax avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gazersky.
Gazersky is trying to control. Jax wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gazersky slips a nice elbow through Jax's hands, connecting with Jax's forehead.
Gazersky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gazersky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jax keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gazersky controlling the action here.
Gazersky slips a nice elbow through Jax's hands, connecting with Jax's forehead.
Nice strikes from Gazersky there.
Gazersky throwing shots but Jax is blocking nicely.
Gazersky is nestled in close to Jax, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gazersky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jax avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gazersky.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazersky lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gazersky lands strikes from half guard.
Jax keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gazersky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gazersky lands a nice short elbow.
Gazersky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jax with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gazersky wants to control but Jax is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Gazersky there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gazersky drops an elbow to the side of Jax's head.
Gazersky winds up and cracks Jax with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gazersky thows a huge punch but Jax dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jax on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Gazersky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gazersky throws a lazy right hand but Jax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gazersky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jax counters with a three punch combo that has Gazersky backing up. Gazersky nods at Jax to acknowledge the strikes.
We've been told by Jax's head coaches at Deep waters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gazersky misses with a left hand
and Jax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jax throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gazersky.
Jax takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gazersky connects with a nice looking jab.
Gazersky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab from Jax.
Gazersky swings for the body but Jax moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gazersky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazersky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jax manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gazersky.
Gazersky misses the shot to the body.
Jax misses with a body shot.
Gazersky feints the counter takedown.
Jax just misses with a punch to the body.
Gazersky walks into a left hand.
Jax works Gazersky's body with a nice hook.
Gazersky tries to close the distance and clinch but Jax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Gazersky looks to move away, Jax throws a big counter combo but Gazersky just gets out of the way.
Gazersky misses with an uppercut
and Jax counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Jax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Gazersky gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gazersky trying to pass the guard but Jax defending well.
Gazersky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gazersky lands strikes from half guard.
Gazersky trying to control the action but Jax is working from the bottom.
Gazersky stops Jax from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky wants to control but Jax is keeping him busy.
Gazersky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gazersky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gazersky is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gazersky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jax regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gazersky.
Gazersky stands up over Jax, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gazersky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gazersky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gazersky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jax can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gazersky controls the pace.
Gazersky postures up in Jax's guard and throws a big left but Jax blocks it.
Gazersky lands a couple of elbows.
Gazersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gazersky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jax works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gazersky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jax's head.
Jax keeping moving, preventing Gazersky from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marlon Gazersky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Gazersky looks to move away, Jax throws a big counter combo but Gazersky just gets out of the way.
Gazersky throws a big shot that misses.
Gazersky misses with a body shot.
Jax swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gazersky.
A left lands for Jax.
Gazersky misses the body punch
and Jax counters with a series of strikes. Gazersky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gazersky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jax counters with a stiff right hand.
Gazersky throws a jab but it's blocked by Jax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jax missing with a left hand there. Gazersky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randy Jax is winning the standup battle so far.
Gazersky just misses with a punch to the body.
Jax tries to bum rush Gazersky with a series of wild strikes but Gazersky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazersky lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jax moves out of range of the strikes.
Gazersky staying out of range there.
Jax is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gazersky has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gazersky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gazersky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gazersky dodges the punch combination from Jax.
Jax scores with a nice right hand.
Gazersky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jax.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jax moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jax just misses with a punch to the body.
Gazersky misses with a hook to the body
and Jax counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gazersky thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jax lands a nice hook to Gazersky's body. Gazersky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gazersky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jax's hands.
Gazersky tries to clinch but Jax moves away
and Jax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Gazersky drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gazersky working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Gazersky's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gazersky prevents Jax from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jax takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gazersky trying to control the position but Jax is working away.
Gazersky lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Jax is rocked!
Jax avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gazersky.
We've been informed that Gazersky has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gazersky landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Jax is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gazersky lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Jax! Gazersky senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Jax out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marlon Gazersky!
After the fight, Marlon Gazersky was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donsal Ori (ranked 2723 p4p, 2020 weight class) and Fucccup Trump (ranked 336 p4p, 257 weight class). 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.

Ori
vs
Trump

208 cm
26
283
3 - 3 - 0

219 cm
27
285
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsal Ori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fucccup Trump!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ori.
Ori throws an off balance right hand
and Trump counters with an outside leg kick.
Ori 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.

It looks like Fucccup Trump has been cut.
Trump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Trump!

It looks like Donsal Ori has been cut.
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
Ori cracks Trump with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trump.
Ori is looking to counter punch.
Ori throws a lazy uppercut
and Trump counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Trump darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trump throws a wild body kick that Ori sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump feints and then cracks Ori's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ori down.
Trump blocks a jab.
A left lands for Ori.
Trump has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ori misses with a wild combination.
Ori seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ori takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trump throws a push kick but Ori slaps the foot to one side.
Trump ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ori misses with a body punch
and Trump counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ori is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ori misses with a series of wild punches.
Trump slips under a jab from Ori.
Trump throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ori connects with a looping right hand.
Trump throws a front kick that sends Ori stumbling back into the cage.

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

Ori is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ori scores with a decent looking hook.
Trump misses with a low kick as Ori jumps back.
Ori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Ori.
Trump feints a counter leg kick.
Donsal Ori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump throws a shot from downtown. Ori moves away and avoids it.
Trump keeps Ori at a distance using the push kick.
Ori misses with a few strikes there.
Ori throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
Trump swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ori swinging wildly here.
Ori throws a lazy right hand but Trump sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Ori.
Ori checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ori throws a lazy uppercut
and Trump counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trump looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ori moves out of range as Trump throws a body kick.
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ori.
Ori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid body kick from Trump.
Ori scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trump doesn't seem bothered though.
Trump works the jab nicely.

Donsal Ori's cut is getting worse.
Ori is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Trump scores with a push kick.
Ori is breathing heavily.
A low kick lands for Trump.
Trump lands a front kick.
Trump misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trump.
Ori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trump lands with an uppercut that bounces Ori off the cage and back into range.
Ori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Trump throws a solid leg kick but Ori takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trump.
Ori just misses with a punch to the body.
Trump counters with a body kick.
Trump will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Ori looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Trump steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Trump has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trump takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Ori blocks the low kick.
Trump misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Trump.
Trump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trump bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ori's head backwards.
Trump scores with a kick to the midsection.
Trump avoids the body shot from Ori.
Trump scores with a decent looking hook.
Ori walks forward, straight into a front kick from Trump.
Ori will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ori scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That has opened up Fucccup Trump's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trump. That's going to slow Ori down.
Ori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trump.
Ori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Trump thuds his shin into the meat of Ori's side.
Trump fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ori is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Trump takes a jab right on the kisser.

The cut above Fucccup Trump's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ori checks the leg kick.
Ori cracks a nice hook into Trump's ribs.
Trump tests Ori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trump lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Ori checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump unleashes a big counter combination but Ori bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Trump misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch combination from Trump misses.
Trump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ori.
Sloppy strikes from Ori. Those never looked like landing.
Trump misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Ori as he checks the leg kick.
Ori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trump.

Ori catches Trump napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Trump to the canvas!

Trump is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donsal Ori!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terence Erenberg (ranked 1515 p4p, 2938 weight class) and Ben Aspirin (ranked 232 p4p, 396 weight class). Terence Erenberg has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Erenberg
vs
Aspirin

193 cm
23
194
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
182
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terence Erenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Aspirin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aspirin throws a lazy right hand but Erenberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erenberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Erenberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aspirin doesn't seem bothered though.
Erenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erenberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Erenberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aspirin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Erenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aspirin is looking for the big counter here.
Aspirin throws a shot from downtown. Erenberg moves away and avoids it.
Erenberg tries to counter with a takedown but Aspirin is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erenberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Erenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Ben Aspirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erenberg lands a jab to Aspirin's midsection.
Aspirin misses with a lunging right hand
and Erenberg counters with a nice body shot.
Aspirin throws out a loose jab but Erenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A telegraphed right hand from Aspirin misses the target.

Erenberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aspirin won't allow Erenberg to pass to mount.
Erenberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Erenberg is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Aspirin tries to hold on but Erenberg pushes him away.
Aspirin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Erenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erenberg looking to ground and pound but Aspirin is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erenberg controlling from mount.
Erenberg fails to take his opponent's back.
Erenberg moves to the back position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Erenberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aspirin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Erenberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aspirin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Erenberg is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Aspirin up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspirin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Erenberg is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Aspirin up.
Aspirin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Erenberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aspirin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aspirin can't escape the position.
Aspirin prevents Erenberg from getting a body triangle.

Aspirin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Erenberg's arms.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Erenberg's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Erenberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aspirin is defending well though. Erenberg let's go of the attempt for now.
Aspirin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Erenberg off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Erenberg trying to control momentarily.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Erenberg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Aspirin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Erenberg is persistently looking for the submission but Aspirin is defending it well.
Aspirin turns into Erenberg and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aspirin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erenberg shoots in but Aspirin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Erenberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aspirin can do to turn this around?
Erenberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aspirin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aspirin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspirin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aspirin loads up on a big right hand but Erenberg slips the punch.
Erenberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspirin.
Sloppy strikes from Aspirin. Those never looked like landing.
Aspirin throws a right hand that misses

and Erenberg counters with a single leg into guard. Aspirin didn't expect that.
Aspirin keeping full guard, as Erenberg tries to pass.
Erenberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aspirin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Erenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aspirin manages to get himself to full guard.

Aspirin looking for a sweep. Not yet Aspirin, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Erenberg advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erenberg with shots to the head and body - Aspirin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Erenberg fails to advance to Aspirin's back.

Erenberg with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aspirin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Erenberg landing shots from mount.
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Erenberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aspirin taking shots to the head.
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Erenberg works his way to his opponent's back.

Erenberg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aspirin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aspirin for a finish.
Erenberg doesn't have the hooks in and Aspirin manages to turn into his guard.
Erenberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aspirin trying to control but Erenberg is working from the bottom.
Erenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aspirin postures up in Erenberg's guard and throws a big left but Erenberg blocks it.
Terence Erenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspirin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erenberg wants to sweep here but Aspirin controlling him for the moment.
Erenberg keeping full guard, as Aspirin tries to pass.
Aspirin throwing strikes but missing.
Aspirin trying to control the position from guard on top but Erenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erenberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Erenberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aspirin is just riding it out for now. Erenberg eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erenberg works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terence Erenberg dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice shot lands for Erenberg.
No joy there for Aspirin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erenberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Aspirin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erenberg.
Aspirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Erenberg misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erenberg blocks a jab.
Erenberg misses the shot to the body.
Erenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aspirin manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspirin throws a left and a right that both miss

and Erenberg counters with a shoot takedown. Aspirin fights it but they end up in guard.
Erenberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Erenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aspirin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Aspirin's legs - danger averted.
Erenberg works over Aspirin with some ground and pound from guard.
Erenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aspirin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Erenberg.
Erenberg advances position into side control!

Erenberg tries for a kimura but Aspirin is defending well.
Erenberg is looking to take a break and control but Aspirin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Erenberg cracks Aspirin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Aspirin tries to improve his position but Erenberg has taken his back! Erenberg has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Aspirin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Erenberg pushes Aspirin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terence Erenberg!
A very excited looking Terence Erenberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Ben Aspirin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry World :('.