MMA Tycoon Game
Help!

SFL 159 | The Rundown PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zaid Al Balushi (ranked 32 p4p, 72 weight class) and Cornelius Myers (ranked 4 p4p, 10 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.

180 cm
32
155
17 - 4 - 1
175 cm
32
155
15 - 8 - 0
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

SynCity Fightwear
Gatoroids


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zaid Al Balushi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Myers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Myers misses.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al Balushi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Myers 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.
Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Myers misses with an uppercut
and Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myers cracks Al Balushi with an open hand slap.
It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Myers lands a big uppercut and Al Balushi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Al Balushi looks OK. Myers waves Al Balushi back to his feet!
Al Balushi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi misses with a kick to the body.
Oh Al Balushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Al Balushi's defenses. It connects perfectly with Al Balushi's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cornelius Myers!
Cornelius Myers is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Cornelius Myers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
82%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Gonzalez (ranked 1431 p4p, 4080 weight class) and Logan Nail (ranked 212 p4p, 483 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
25
190
8 - 3 - 0
194 cm
30
200
14 - 11 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
© Trap House

-


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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Nail!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nail scores with a jab to the head.
Nail looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzalez needs to keep his hands up - Nail had a free shot at his head there.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Nail is out of range.
Logan Nail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nail lands an overhand right.
Nail lands a jab to the nose.
Nail misses with an uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nail has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nail.
Gonzalez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Nail lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nail.
Nail rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Nail was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nail tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nail missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nail misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nail lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Nail there.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Nail ducked under it nicely.
Nail tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nail misses with a body shot.
Nail misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Nail waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Nail looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
As Nail looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but Nail just gets out of the way.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nail throws out the jab.

Nail darts in and clinches Gonzalez up against the cage.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the side of Nail's head.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nail lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez presses Nail against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Nail backwards.
Nail tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nail misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Gonzalez.
Nail struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Gonzalez lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzalez lands a shot to the body.
Gonzalez pushes Nail back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nail backwards.
Gonzalez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Nail breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nail jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nail misses with a double jab
and Nail takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nail checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've been told by Gonzalez's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nail tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nail.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nail swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Nail's head but Nail sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Nail misses.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nail misses with a body shot
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Nail lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonzalez at a distance.
Nail misses with a body punch
and Gonzalez counters with a solid body kick.
Nail looks winded!
Nail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nail is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gonzalez with a body shot.
Gonzalez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nail. Nail circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nail. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Nail.
Gonzalez is looking to counter with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nail connects with a nice looking jab.
Nail throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nail misses with a hook.
Nail throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nail tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nail.
Nail misses with a straight left.
Nail is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gonzalez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nail thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Nail misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Nail throws a lazy uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right... And another left! Nail is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Gonzalez!
Hector Gonzalez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
56%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 422 p4p, 432 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 58 p4p, 60 weight class). O Neil comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Stranglers - Golden Brown kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

180 cm
31
165
15 - 8 - 1
179 cm
30
161
19 - 7 - 1
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
Brooklyn Threads

© Trap House
Conviction


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 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
O Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from O Neil.
Dvalishvili throwing a counter right hand but O Neil manages to avoid it.
O Neil connects with a body shot.
Dvalishvili ducks right into an uppercut from O Neil.
Donk. O Neil catches Dvalishvili right on the button with a cross.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but O Neil keeps it at a distance.
O Neil lands a body shot.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
A jab from Dvalishvili misses.
O Neil slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
O Neil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Neil throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
O Neil scores with a jab.
Good shot there by O Neil.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
O Neil is looking to slow Dvalishvili down with leg kicks.
O Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Neil scores with a sloppy right hand. Dvalishvili should have avoided that one.
O Neil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Neil is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Dvalishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter the offense by O Neil and move into the clinch.
Dvalishvili fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Neil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but O Neil avoids the punch easily.
Dvalishvili takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Neil throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
O Neil misses with a looping right.
O Neil looks to land a left hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range nicely.
Dvalishvili feinted there with a counter leg kick.
O Neil misses with a straight left.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

O Neil pushes Dvalishvili up against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Neil.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O Neil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand underneath O Neil's ribcage. O Neil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Dvalishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Dvalishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from O Neil - that landed with a thud.
O Neil cracks Dvalishvili with a nice body shot.
Dvalishvili presses O Neil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
O Neil working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
Dvalishvili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili stalling.
O Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
O Neil scores with a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Neil.
O Neil blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
O Neil has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dvalishvili seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if O Neil can turn it around.
Dvalishvili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Neil is keeping busy.
O Neil blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the head.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from O Neil.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but O Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by O Neil.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from O Neil.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
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!
O Neil working aggressively here.
A short right from Dvalishvili on the inside.
O Neil misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
O Neil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand into O Neil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Neil's gas tank.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Neil.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from O Neil.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
O Neil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
O Neil sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
O Neil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from O Neil misses.
O Neil throws a jab when Dvalishvili was well out of range.
O Neil scores with a hook to the body. Dvalishvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Neil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Neil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from O Neil.
Dvalishvili blocks a jab.
A jab from O Neil finds it's way through Dvalishvili's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neil looks to land a body kick but Dvalishvili moved away.
O Neil lands a body shot.
O Neil throws a head kick that misses.
O Neil throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
O Neil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dvalishvili is out of range and O Neil settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili drops his hands momentarily and O Neil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but O Neil keeps it at a distance.
O Neil lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as O Neil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dvalishvili doesn't seem phased though.

Dvalishvili instigates a clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Neil.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
O Neil blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
O Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
O Neil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil wants to get back to striking at distance but Dvalishvili won't allow it.
O Neil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dvalishvili is trying to stall.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dvalishvili.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dvalishvili stalling in the clinch but O Neil improves position.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from O Neil.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili pushes O Neil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili presses O Neil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
O Neil lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Neil's elbow.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Dvalishvili.
Koba Dvalishvili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dvalishvili lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from O Neil.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Neil.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to work over O Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil scores with a shot to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the head.
O Neil lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Nice body punch from O Neil.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
O Neil prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to stall but O Neil uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from O Neil.
A body shot lands from O Neil.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
Dvalishvili is leaning against O Neil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dvalishvili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Neil is keeping busy.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
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 Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of O Neil's head but O Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from O Neil.
Dvalishvili blocks a head kick by O Neil.
An attempted straight right counter from Dvalishvili misses the target.
O Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dvalishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from O Neil.
Dvalishvili throws a big counter combination but O Neil scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
O Neil scores with a shot to the body.
O Neil scores with a jab to the jaw.
O Neil blocks a head kick by Dvalishvili.
O Neil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Neil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dvalishvili stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but O Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Neil throws out a leg kick but Dvalishvili moves out of range and O Neil only half commits.
O Neil lands with a hook. Dvalishvili tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
O Neil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dvalishvili on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Neil there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Neil is looking to score with low kicks.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dvalishvili walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dvalishvili moves away.
O Neil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Neil slips a straight right by Dvalishvili.
The fighters circling - O Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Neil lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

O Neil moves into range and clinches up with Dvalishvili.
O Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by O Neil.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from O Neil.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Neil lands a shot to the body.
Come on Dvalishvili - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
O Neil lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by O Neil.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
O Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
O Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili cracks O Neil with a nice body shot.
A short left from O Neil.
O Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from O Neil.
A shot in the inside from O Neil.
Dvalishvili will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning O Neil up against the cage.
O Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Neil tries a body shot but Dvalishvili blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Neil.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Dvalishvili works on O Neil's body with a couple of short punches.
O Neil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
O Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
O Neil misses with some punches.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
O Neil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from O Neil.
Dvalishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Neils head.
O Neil blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

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 Koba Dvalishvili.
I think Dvalishvili has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
73%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Makres (ranked 1047 p4p, 2419 weight class) and Davido Monto (ranked 149 p4p, 324 weight class). Makres comes to the cage accompanied by SABATON - Coat of Arms. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

190 cm
32
174
17 - 14 - 0
182 cm
31
195
17 - 17 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conquer
Conviction

Urban Fighter
New Standard


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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Makres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makres wants to clinch

and Monto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Monto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makres is keeping the position for now.
Monto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makres is looking to escape.
Monto throwing shots but Makres is blocking nicely.

Monto seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Monto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makres is just riding it out for now. Monto eventually gives up the hold.

Monto is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres wants to get back to his feet.

Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Makres defends the submission attempt.

Monto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monto working the head and body with strikes.
Makres pushes Monto off looking to stand but Monto dives back in and keeps control.

Makres has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Monto is on him like a limpet, forcing Makres back against the cage.
Monto is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makres is defending well.
Makres is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monto wants to take the fight to the mat but Makres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Makres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres cracks Monto with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Makres as the two fighters clinch.
Monto jumps guard but Makres stands there with Monto around his waist. Monto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Makres lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Monto looking for a takedown.
Makres digs a right hand underneath Monto's ribcage. Monto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Monto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makres after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makres gets underhooks to prevent Monto's takedown attempt.
Monto looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makres is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makres prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makres scores with a shoulder strike.
Monto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Monto tries to score a body lock takedown but Makres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Monto tries to score a body lock takedown but Makres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makres lands a nice shot to the body.
Monto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
Makres lands a shoulder strike.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Monto controls his hands.
Monto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Makres on the inside.
Makres trying to control the position but instead, Monto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Makres into the cage.
Monto wants a takedown.
Makres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makres digs a right hand into Monto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monto's gas tank.
A short right from Makres.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Monto gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Makres kicks off Monto and gets to his feet.
Monto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makres but Makres pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Makres drives through and clinches with Monto against the cage.
Makres prevents the takedown attempt.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monto's elbow.
Monto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makres lands with a light punch inside.
Makres lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Makres.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Monto wants to clinch
and Makres counters with a one-two to the body.
Makres tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monto is able to avoid easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monto.

Makres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monto or not.
Makres misses with a body punch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Makres here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Makres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monto backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makres smiles and moves away.
A big left from Makres misses.
Monto feints the counter takedown.

Makres has managed to clinch.
Monto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto has Makres pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makres manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Monto jumps guard but Makres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makres prevents it.
Makres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monto jumps guard but Makres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monto wants a takedown but no success here.
Monto is breathing heavily.
Makres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Makres.
Makres prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
Makres looking to stall.
Monto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makres scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Monto avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres has Monto pushed against the cage.
Monto jumps guard but Makres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monto is looking for a takedown.
Monto tries to score a body lock takedown but Makres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Makres on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monto is trying to pull guard but Makres has him pressed against the cage.
Makres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monto is defending well for now.
Makres lands a body shot.
Makres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monto can do to turn this around?
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Makres lands a body punch.
Makres lands a body shot.
Monto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Makres digs a right hand into Monto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monto's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
A body shot lands from Makres.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montos head.
Makres digs a right hand underneath Monto's ribcage. Monto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makres lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Makres presses Monto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Makres.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Makres.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Monto controls his hands.
Monto is trying to pull guard but Makres has him pressed against the cage.
Monto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makres is defending well.
Makres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montos head.
A short right from Makres on the inside.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monto's elbow.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makres taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monto.
Still in the clinch, Makres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makres smiles and moves away.

Makres gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makres is defending well.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Monto controls the action.
Makres tries to work over Monto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres stops a takedown attempt from Monto.
Makres is working Monto over against the cage.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makres is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Makres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monto backwards.
Monto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Makres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Makres.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Makres dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!


Makres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Monto wants to take the fight to the mat but Makres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Monto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makres walks away with a smile on his face. Monto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto misses with a takedown attempt
letting Makres counter with a right hand.

Makres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makres scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto is working for takedown but Makres is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Makres lands with a left to the head.
Makres leaning his opponent against the cage.
Monto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres stalls.
Monto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makres effectively controlling the action here.
Makres lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Makres avoiding damage.
Monto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makres is pressed up against the cage. Monto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makres down to the mat. Makres avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Makres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Makres takes the fight into the clinch.
Monto goes for a takedown attempt but Makres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makres wants to clinch up but Monto keeps it at a distance.

Makres forces Monto back against the cage and clinches.
Makres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makres pulls his leg out and moves away.
Monto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makres.
Monto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makres defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Makres. No joy for Monto on that attempt.
Makres tried to counter with a leg kick but Monto avoided it.
Makres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makres jabs Monto right on the nose. Monto blinks but takes it well.

Monto gets tackled into the cage by Makres. Makres maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makres smiles and moves away.
Monto circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Monto tries to counter it with a takedown but Makres pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makres instigates a clinch.
Monto is trying to drag Makres to the mat but Makres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Monto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makres pulls his leg out and moves away.
Makres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monto.
Monto swats away the attempt to clinch by Makres.
Monto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makres defends well and Monto ends up having to push Makres into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monto circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makres.
Monto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makres is fending him off so far but Monto persists. Nope, Makres circles away and we're back to standing.
Makres cracks Monto with an open hand slap.
Makres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monto fails with a takedown attempt.
John Makres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Makres closes the distance and clinches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Makres!

During a confident post fight interview, John Makres thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
54%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mama Tosen (ranked 1435 p4p, 698 weight class) and Bert River (ranked 162 p4p, 81 weight class). River has chosen Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

177 cm
32
150
14 - 10 - 0
170 cm
30
145
14 - 9 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

SynCity Fightwear
HELLBENT

Conviction
SynCity Fightwear


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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mama Tosen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bert River!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bert River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tosen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tosen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tosen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River misses with a body shot
and Tosen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tosen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Out Gym in the buildup to the fight.
River thuds a left hand into Tosen's body.
Tosen throws a body shot but no joy.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tosen is out of range.
River throws a hook to the side of Tosen's head but Tosen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tosen moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tosen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tosen throws out a powerful jab.
Tosen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tosen throws a leg kick but River moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
As River backs away, Tosen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River jabs Tosen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Tosen.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Tosen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tosen circles away from the clinch attempt.
River throws out a loose jab but Tosen uses good head movement to avoid it.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tosen. Tosen obviously looking to wear him down.
Tosen's corner calls for a 1-2. Tosen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River throws a hook but Tosen avoids it easily.
Tosen slips under a jab.
Tosen lands with a kick to the ribs.
River shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tosen but Tosen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tosen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tosen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

River tries to sprawl but Tosen drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tosen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but River does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tosen wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
River wants to get back to full guard but Tosen has passed into side control.
River is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosen prevents River from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

River is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Tosen is tapping! Great win for River!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bert River!
During a confident post fight interview, Bert River thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
51%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between New Breed One (ranked 793 p4p, 1034 weight class) and Bernhard River (ranked 93 p4p, 124 weight class). River comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica: Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

177 cm
32
145
22 - 12 - 0
170 cm
30
135
17 - 10 - 1
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible
Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Brooklyn Threads
Brooklyn Apothecary


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.

One clinches up with River and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that One has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
River lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
One with an attempt at a knee that misses.
One scores a nice knee to the body.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from One.
One prevents River from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on One - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River lands a body punch.

River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
One is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a straight right.
One slips under a jab from River.
One is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from River.
One tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
One moves to clinch but River breaks away
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
One doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
One fails with an attempt to clinch.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
One moves out of range of the strikes.
One moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
One fails with an attempt to clinch.
One closes the distance looking to clinch
and River counters with a leg kick.

One closes the distance and pushes River back into the cage.
One tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
One landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One missing with knees to the body.
One tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
One tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and River avoids it.
One stalling.
River gets through One's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River is trying to drag One to the mat but One just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
River tries to work over One's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for One to work.
River landing knees to the body.
One misses with a knee strike.
One trying to stall but River improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

One breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
One takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River lands a nice hook to One's body. One takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
One tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. River manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
One ducks under a wild hook from River.
New Breed One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
One is looking to clinch.
One takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
One is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
One closes the distance looking to clinch
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps One thinking.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - One looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
One swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps One's head backwards.
River lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as One backs up against the cage.
One tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
One is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
One tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. River manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
One tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

One is looking to clinch.
One drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River misses with a low kick.
River drops his hands momentarily and One takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from One.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
River throws a leg kick which misses One's front leg but catches the back leg as One tries to avoid it.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
One tries to clinch there but River circles away.
River throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
One takes one on the button.
One throws a left and a right that both miss
and One takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

One has River up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
One tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One looking to throw knees to the head but River is blocking nicely.
River is trying to pull guard but One has him pressed against the cage.
River drops down looking for an ankle pick but One pulls his leg out and moves away.
One fails in his attempt to clinch.
One tries to clinch up.

One takes the fight into the clinch.
River lands a shot to the body.

River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River misses with a two punch combination.
One takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River lands a leg kick that knocks One off balance momentarily.
River 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.
One looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
One tries to clinch there but River circles away.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River circles away from the clinch attempt
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
One tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bernhard River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
One tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
One wants to clinch but River slips to the side
and River counters with a two punch combo.

One takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from River.
One trying to control the position but instead, River has worked for underhooks and has pushed One into the cage.
One misses with a knee to the head.
River blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River pressing his opponent against the cage.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River working One over with knees to the body.
River works on One's body with a couple of short punches.

River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
One tries to clinch up.
One misses with a two punch combination.
River throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck One on the side of the head.

One darts in and clinches River up against the cage.
One lands a knee to the head.
One tries to land knees in the clinch but River avoids the damage to the body.

One pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
One tries to clinch
and River counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
River swats away the attempt to clinch by One.
One tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but River paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River circles away from the clinch attempt
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
River misses with a body kick.
River swats away the attempt to clinch by One.
River slips under a jab.
River feints a counter leg kick.

One closes the distance and clinches.
River tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. One just stands there and leans against the cage.
New Breed One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernhard River.
One lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

River manages to break the clinch.
One lands a head shot.
River digs a good body shot into One's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
One tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
One wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

One tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
One tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
One is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

River tries to keep at a distance but One has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from River.
One throws a knee to the head but misses.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
One wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but River has him pressed against the cage.
One's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
River landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River landing knees to the body.
One working hard to break the clinch.

One pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
One tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River swats away the attempt to clinch by One.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
One looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River throws out a counter right but One avoids it with no problem.
River swats away the attempt to clinch by One.
One doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
One closes the distance but River moves to the side
and River counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - One looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. One doesn't seem phased though.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but One steps away.
One doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
One tries to clinch there but River circles away.
One swings and misses with a hook to the body.

One has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River looking for a takedown.

River has hold of one of One's legs. One is fighting the takedown attempt but River gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
One wants to get back to his feet but River passes into half guard.
River trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
River is looking to advance position but One won't allow it.
One makes his way to full guard. A much better position for One.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and River is now in half guard.
One trying to control here.
River is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

River seems to be working for a kimura but One defends the submission attempt.

One makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
One takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
New Breed One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and River counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
River lands a nice shot that snaps One's head back.
River scores with a shot to the body.
One swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
One tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River staying out of range there.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
River jabs One to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
One wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
One doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
One is looking to clinch.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernhard River!

Bernhard River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
60%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Budluvski (ranked 910 p4p, 415 weight class) and Paul Muhapuro (ranked 138 p4p, 67 weight class). Muhapuro has chosen Warrant - Cherry Pie as his entrance music. 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?

175 cm
36
172
26 - 14 - 2
177 cm
30
179
23 - 11 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer
Conviction

Voodoo Nutrition
PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees


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 26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darwin Budluvski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Muhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Budluvski forces Muhapuro back against the cage and clinches.
Muhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Budluvskis head.

Budluvski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Muhapuro clinches.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro tries to throw a body punch but Budluvski avoids it by throwing Muhapuro back against the cage.
Muhapuro is trying to force a seperation but Budluvski has the dominant position.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Budluvski.
Budluvski is trying to force a seperation but Muhapuro has the dominant position.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Budluvski tries to pull guard but Muhapuro holds him up against the cage and eventually Budluvski drops back down to his feet.
Muhapuro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro avoiding damage as Budluvski throws knees to the body.

Budluvski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budluvski attempts a counter takedown but Muhapuro avoids it well and moves away.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot.

Muhapuro rushes Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budluvski tries a knee to the head but Muhapuro blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Muhapuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhapuro.

Muhapuro closes the distance and clinches.
Budluvski is looking for a takedown.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Budluvski.
Budluvski is pushing Muhapuro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Budluvski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muhapuro smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Budluvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muhapuro clinches up with Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage.
Budluvski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muhapuro is defending well.
Muhapuro lands a right hand.
Budluvski tries to pull guard but Muhapuro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Budluvski breaks from the clinch.

Budluvski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budluvski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Muhapuro.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Muhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski wants to take the fight to the mat but Muhapuro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Budluvski tries to pull guard but Muhapuro won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Budluvski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muhapuro's brow.
Muhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Budluvski throws an elbow but it misses.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Budluvski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Budluvski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Muhapuro is pressed up against the cage. Budluvski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muhapuro down to the mat. Muhapuro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Muhapuro pushes Budluvski up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Muhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Muhapuro breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Budluvski.

Muhapuro has closed the distance and engaged Budluvski in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro avoids the elbow strike from Budluvski, against the cage.
Budluvski is trying to drag Muhapuro to the mat but Muhapuro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Budluvski manages to break the clinch.

Budluvski has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski.

Budluvski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Muhapuro clinches up with Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Budluvski breaks the clinch.
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Budluvski circles away.

Muhapuro rushes Budluvski and presses him up against the cage.
Budluvski misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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


Budluvski tries to keep at a distance but Muhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro is trying to force a seperation but Budluvski has the dominant position.

Budluvski jumps guard.

Muhapuro stands up from Budluvski's guard - Muhapuro perhaps looking for a knockout.

Budluvski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muhapuro, pushing him back against the cage.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Muhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Budluvski can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Budluvski wants to get back to striking at distance but Muhapuro won't allow it.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Muhapuro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budluvski working hard to break the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Muhapuro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budluvski blocks an uppercut.

Budluvski breaks the clinch.

Budluvski gets tackled into the cage by Muhapuro. Muhapuro maintains the clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Budluvski.

Budluvski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Muhapuro wants to stand up but Budluvski is controlling him.

Muhapuro has his feet on Budluvski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Budluvski clinches.

Budluvski drags the fight down to the ground.

Muhapuro stands up from Budluvski's guard - Muhapuro perhaps looking for a knockout.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Budluvski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Budluvski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Muhapuro.

Budluvski tries to keep at a distance but Muhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Budluvski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budluvski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muhapuro is defending well.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski avoids a wild elbow strike from Muhapuro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Budluvski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muhapuro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Budluvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budluvski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Budluvski blocks an uppercut.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.

Muhapuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Budluvski moves out of range.

Budluvski forces Muhapuro back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Muhapuro on the inside.
Budluvski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Muhapuro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Budluvski's efforts to push away.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Budluvski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Muhapuro instigates a clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muhapuro 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.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Budluvski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro gets through Budluvski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski wants to break free but Muhapuro has control.

Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhapuro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Budluvski's hands.
Muhapuro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Budluvski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Budluvski keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!


Muhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Budluvski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muhapuro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.

Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Muhapuro clinches up with Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage.
Budluvski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muhapuro prevents it.

Budluvski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Muhapuro regains guard.

Muhapuro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!

Muhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Budluvski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darwin Budluvski is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Budluvski keeps it at a distance.

Muhapuro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Budluvski.
Muhapuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Budluvski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Muhapuro rushes Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Muhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Budluvski scores with a shot to the side of Muhapuro's head.
Muhapuro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Muhapuro.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Muhapuro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro managing to block the knees to the body from Budluvski.

Muhapuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budluvski throws a head kick that misses.

Muhapuro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Budluvski blocks a body shot from Muhapuro.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
Budluvski looking to slow down the pace here.
Budluvski goes for a takedown attempt but Muhapuro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Budluvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Budluvski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski drops his hands momentarily and Muhapuro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Muhapuro closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Budluvski.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro lands an uppercut.
Budluvski is looking to break free of the clinch but Muhapuro has double underhooks.

Budluvski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Budluvski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Muhapuro has Budluvski up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro has Budluvski pressed against the cage, preventing Budluvski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muhapuro has him pressed against the cage.
Budluvski is trying to pull guard but Muhapuro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Muhapuro gets underhooks to prevent Budluvski's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Budluvski - that landed with a thud.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski fails to pull guard.

Budluvski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Muhapuro gets a clinch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!

A relieved looking Paul Muhapuro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
57%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slugger Dunes (ranked 500 p4p, 427 weight class) and Korben Dallas (ranked 71 p4p, 61 weight class). Dunes comes into the arena with The World's Greatest blaring out of the sound system. Slugger Dunes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

180 cm
30
190
16 - 7 - 1
182 cm
25
180
13 - 7 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Carnage Clothing
Conviction

Conviction
© Trap House


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 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slugger Dunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Korben Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunes.
Dallas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dallas scores with a hook to the body. Dunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dunes checks the leg kick.
It looked like Dunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dunes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dunes avoids the body shot from Dallas.
Dallas throws a shot from downtown. Dunes moves away and avoids it.
Dallas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunes.
Dallas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Dunes thows a leg kick but Dallas checks it
and Dallas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunes connects with a body shot that sends Dallas's belly button to the back.
Dallas blocks a jab.
Dunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
Dallas unleashes a big counter combination but Dunes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dallas throws a right and a left that Dunes avoids nicely.
Dunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dallas throws the left hand but Dunes avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Dallas.
Nice shot lands for Dunes.
Dallas throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunes.
Dunes takes one on the button.
Dunes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Dallas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dallas throws a sloppy head kick and Dunes moves out of range easily.
Dallas misses with a straight right.
Dallas swinging wildly here.
Slugger Dunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Dallas looking to score a takedown here. Dunes is defending well but Dallas drives through and ends up in Dunes's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet but Dallas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dunes keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas cracks Dunes with a solid left hand.
Dallas passes Dunes's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Dunes kicks Dallas off and gets back to his feet.
Dunes connects with a crisp jab.
Dunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dallas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dallas staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Dallas misses the target.
Dunes swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Dunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dunes scores with a body shot.
Dunes throws a hook but Dallas avoids it easily.
Dallas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dallas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Dallas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunes staying out of range there.
Dallas lands a right hook to the body.
Dunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dallas is out of range and Dunes settles back down.
Dallas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dunes.
Donk. Dunes catches Dallas right on the button with a cross.
Dallas throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Dunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dallas doesn't seem phased though.
Dunes misses with a straight left.
Dunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dallas avoids the body shot from Dunes.
Dunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dallas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dallas.
Dunes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dallas avoids the body shot from Dunes.
Dunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dallas moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dallas on the side of the head.
Dallas lands a nice shot that snaps Dunes's head back.
Dunes connects with a single shot there.
Dunes jabs Dallas right on the nose. Dallas blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dallas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Dallas.
A punch lands to the side of Dunes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

Dallas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dunes's guard.
Dunes wants to stand up but Dallas is controlling him.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Dunes is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes wants to stand up but Dallas is controlling him.
Dallas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Korben Dallas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dallas looks to land a left hand but Dunes moved out of range nicely.
Dallas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dunes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dallas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dunes scores with a hook.
Dallas misses with a few strikes there.
Dunes thumps Dallas with a low kick.
Dallas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dallas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dallas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dallas moves in looking to clinch but Dunes pushes him off.
Dunes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dallas in his tracks.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Dallas moves away and avoids it.
Dunes takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes scores with a nice strike.
Dallas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunes misses the target.
Dallas throws a hook to the side of Dunes's head but Dunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunes misses with a straight left.
Dunes slips under a jab from Dallas.
Dunes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Dunes tenderised Dallas's leg. Dallas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dunes misses with a wild body shot.
Dallas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Dallas moved out of range nicely.
Dallas throws out a powerful jab.
Dunes throws a jab when Dallas was well out of range.
Dallas throws a shot to the body.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunes misses the target.
Dallas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunes.
Dallas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dunes swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas's corner calls for a 1-2. Dallas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Dunes as Dallas shoots in.
Dallas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunes moves away.
Dunes lands a jab to Dallas's midsection.
Dallas slips a straight right by Dunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dallas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dallas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korben Dallas.
Dunes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes cracks a nice hook into Dallas's ribs.
Dunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Dallas ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Dallas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dunes slips under a jab.
Dunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dallas walks into a jab.
Dallas misses the shot to the body.
Dallas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dallas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dallas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dallas misses with a looping right.
Dunes throwing a counter right hand but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Korben Dallas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunes throws a jab when Dallas was well out of range.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Dallas's head but Dallas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunes.
Dunes connects with a body shot.
Dallas ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Good exchange - Dunes coming out on top.
Dallas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dallas is looking to land body kicks.
Dallas throws a looping overhand right but Dunes ducks down to avoid it.
Dallas defending well as Dunes loads up on a big left hand.
Dunes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dallas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Dunes misses.
Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dallas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dallas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunes thows a leg kick but Dallas checks it
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dallas to score with a decent uppercut.
Dallas throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dallas.
Dunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Dallas lands with a right hand.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes slips a jab from Dallas.
Dallas scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Dunes.
Dallas takes one to the chin there.
Dallas throws a body punch but Dunes moves out of range.
Dallas tests Dunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Dunes blocks the low kick.
Dunes misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Dallas.
Dallas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunes.
Dallas checks a low kick from Dunes.
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 Slugger Dunes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dunes misses with a body shot.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Dallas.
Dunes scores with a nice right hand.
Dallas misses with a looping left.
Dunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dallas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dunes with a body shot.
Dunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dallas thuds a left hand into Dunes's body.
Dunes misses with a body shot.
Dunes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dallas.
Some wild striking there from Dallas.
Dunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dallas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dallas dips to his left and cracks Dunes with an uppercut!
Dallas swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunes misses the target.
Dallas looks to throw the jab but Dunes is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunes misses the target.
Dallas takes a swing at Dunes's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
Dallas shoots in for a double leg but Dunes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dallas scores with a jab to the head.
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
Dunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunes throwing a counter right hand but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Dunes slips under a jab.
Dunes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A left lands for Dunes.
Dunes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dallas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dallas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunes throws out the jab.
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dallas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dallas slips under a jab from Dunes.
Dallas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Dunes misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Dallas misses.
A quick step to the side and Dunes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunes misses with an uppercut. Dallas saw that one coming.
Dunes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dallas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Dallas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dallas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dallas goes for a double leg but Dunes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dunes continues to drive forward.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dallas checks a leg kick.
Dunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunes connects with a body shot that sends Dallas's belly button to the back.
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Dallas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dallas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dallas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dunes's hands.
Dunes lands a leg kick that knocks Dallas off balance momentarily.
Dallas is looking to clinch.
Dunes staying out of range there.
Dallas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dallas throws a hook but Dunes blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas throws a big shot that misses.
Dunes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dallas is able to avoid easily.
Dallas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Dallas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunes.
Dunes stuffs the takedown attempt from Dallas. Dallas gets slowly back to his feet.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korben Dallas.
Dunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dallas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dunes.
Dunes takes a swing at Dallas's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Dunes misses.
Dallas flicks out a counter leg kick but Dunes steps away.
Dunes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dallas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dallas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dallas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunes's head.
Dunes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dunes stalks Dallas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dallas's face. Dallas staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes looks to land a right hand but Dallas moved out of range.
It seemed like Dallas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Dunes works Dallas's body with a nice hook.
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Dallas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Dallas misses its intended target.
Dallas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dallas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunes swivels and escapes.
Dallas walks into a left hand.
Dunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dallas finds it's way round the side to connect with Dunes's head.
A punch combination from Dallas misses.
Dallas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dunes lands a nice shot that snaps Dallas's head back.
Dallas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Dunes tenderised Dallas's leg. Dallas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dallas swings for the body but Dunes moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dallas throws a hook to the side of Dunes's head but Dunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunes lands a head shot.
Dunes misses with a wild body shot.
Dunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dallas was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Korben Dallas!

Korben Dallas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
86%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Bird (ranked 850 p4p, 495 weight class) and Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 118 p4p, 70 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jake Bird has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jake Bird seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

170 cm
31
195
21 - 14 - 0
177 cm
40
197
30 - 16 - 0
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
SynCity Fightwear

SynCity Fightwear
PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees


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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryszard Wojcik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojcik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wojcik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bird.
As Wojcik tries to get set, Bird tries to push him back and clinch up but Wojcik manages to avoid the attempt.
Bird stuns Wojcik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bird walks into a straight right hand from Wojcik.
Bird scores with a jab. Wojcik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wojcik throws out the jab.
We've been informed that Wojcik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wojcik defending well as Bird loads up on a big left hand.
Wojcik throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird slips under a jab.
Bird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bird takes a swing at Wojcik's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Wojcik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wojcik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wojcik wants to clinch up but Bird keeps it at a distance.
Bird jabs Wojcik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bird fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wojcik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Bird.
Bird dips to his left and cracks Wojcik with an uppercut!
Jake Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird cracks a nice hook into Wojcik's ribs.
Wojcik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wojcik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bird.
Bird lands a head shot.
Bird misses with the combination.
Bird sizes up Wojcik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Bird does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bird gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wojcik won't allow Bird to pass to mount.
Wojcik wants to get back to full guard.
Wojcik gets back to full guard.
Wojcik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wojcik wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment.
Wojcik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wojcik keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Wojcik is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik is adopting a defensive guard.
Wojcik wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment.
Wojcik looking to control.
Bird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wojcik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wojcik is trying to hold Bird in close to prevent damage but Bird has managed to pass into half guard.
Bird has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Bird looking for a guillotine from mount but Wojcik is having none of it.

Bird jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wojcik manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird is looking to take a break and control but Wojcik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Wojcik is defending well.
Wojcik is trying to improve his position.
Wojcik is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Wojcik gets back to half guard.
Wojcik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bird bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wojcik's head backwards.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt - Wojcik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wojcik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bird throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wojcik tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bird is in Wojcik's guard.
Wojcik is trying to keep Bird in close.
Bird being controlled here momentarily.
Wojcik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Wojcik from controlling successfully.
Bird wants to sweep here but Wojcik controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bird holds on and takes a little breather.
Wojcik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wojcik wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Bird trying to control the position.

Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wojcik defends it easily.

Bird is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bird seems keen to control Wojcik's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wojcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.

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

Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wojcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
Wojcik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wojcik can do to turn this around?
Bird can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wojcik controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bird looking for a guillotine here but Wojcik defends easily.
Wojcik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jake Bird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wojcik slips nicely into half guard.
Bird is looking for a sweep. Wojcik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wojcik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wojcik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wojcik pulls his head out easily.

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.
Wojcik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bird wants to get back to full guard.
Bird is looking to control Wojcik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bird avoid being mounted?
Bird wants to improve his position but Wojcik is controlling well.
Wojcik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wojcik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wojcik pulls his head out easily.
Bird wants to control but Wojcik is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird 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!

Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wojcik moves away.
Wojcik throws out a counter right but Bird avoids it with no problem.
Bird throws a sloppy body shot
and Wojcik counters with a nice uppercut.
Bird throws a jab when Wojcik was well out of range.
Wojcik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bird.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Bird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wojcik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bird moves in looking to clinch but Wojcik pushes him off.
Bird throws a jab when Wojcik was well out of range.
Bird lands a nice hook to Wojcik's body. Wojcik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Bird tries to clinch up but Wojcik circles away and keeps his distance.
Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wojcik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wojcik stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
Wojcik lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Wojcik misses.
Bird misses with a body shot
and Wojcik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bird throws a right hand that misses

and Wojcik counters with a nice right hand that sends Bird toppling to the canvas! Bird scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wojcik finish him?!
Bird is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird misses with a lunging right hand
and Wojcik counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryszard Wojcik!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
48%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Brown (ranked 317 p4p, 370 weight class) and Ko Van Den Born (ranked 45 p4p, 54 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bill Brown has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bill Brown seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

183 cm
33
189
19 - 15 - 0
190 cm
30
190
17 - 8 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

Conviction


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ko Van Den Born!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Born throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van Den Born waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Van Den Born buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Van Den Born throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Den Born.
It looks like Bill Brown has been cut.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Den Born.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Van Den Born scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Van Den Born throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Den Born turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Den Born. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Den Born throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Van Den Born pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Brown thinks about countering with a head kick.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
Van Den Born throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Den Born fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Van Den Born does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Den Born avoids the body shot from Brown.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Van Den Born cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Den Born throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Den Born keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Den Born counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Den Born throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Den Born misses the shot to the body.
Brown slips a straight right by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born misses with a leg kick
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Den Born throws a big shot that misses.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Den Born looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Van Den Born lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Den Born moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Van Den Born loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Van Den Born on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That has opened up Ko Van Den Born's cut even more.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ko Van Den Born dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Den Born throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Den Born takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Van Den Born scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Den Born pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Van Den Born moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Den Born throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Den Born misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Van Den Born throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Den Born throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Van Den Born does it's job there.
Van Den Born takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Den Born with the inside leg kick.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Den Born lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Van Den Born scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Van Den Born was just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born with a hook.
Van Den Born throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Den Born, as that shot connected.
Van Den Born buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brown might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Den Born misses with a left hand

and Brown counters with a crisp one two that drops Van Den Born! Brown thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Van Den Born to his feet! Van Den Born is in big trouble!
Van Den Born is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Van Den Born square on the jaw! Damn, Van Den Born is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Brown!
After winning the bout, Bill Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
53%

 

 
 
 
Home
What is MMA Tycoon?
Register
Forgot Details
Contact Us
MMA Affiliate Program
MMA Forum
UFC Chat
MMA Newspaper
Buzz - Social Media
MMA Rankings
MMA T-Shirts
 
Managers online: 925
Total users: 40151
 



 

   
©MMA Tycoon  | Bet MMA  |  Contact  |  Links  |  MMA Chat  
MMA Forum  |  Online (925)
Steam Gaming Group Google+ MMA Tycoon Twitter Facebook MMA Game MMA RSS feed - MMA Tycoon Game's Radio Podcast