FTD3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yannick Sakala (ranked 1140 p4p, 21052 weight class) and Theodore Rothschild (ranked 35 p4p, 185 weight class). Sakala comes to the cage accompanied by Pole Pole. Sakala has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. This should be fireworks!

Sakala
vs
Rothschild

193 cm
37
242
25 - 17 - 0

190 cm
43
215
28 - 17 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Solid chin

HQ..

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yannick Sakala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodore Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sakala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rothschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakala misses the target.
Sakala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
Sakala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rothschild connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sakala scrambles back to his feet.

Sakala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rothschild scores with a hook to the body.
Sakala is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sakala as Rothschild tries to tie him up.
Rothschild is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sakala is keeping busy.
Rothschild is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Sakala has denied him.
Rothschild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rothschild working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala misses with a knee strike.
Rothschild lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Rothschild.
Rothschild is working Sakala over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothschild gets through Sakala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rothschild tries a body shot but Sakala blocks it.
Rothschild blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakala's elbow.
Rothschild blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Rothschild.
Sakala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rothschild as Sakala tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Rothschild fails to land.

Rothschild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rothschild jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakala was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rothschild cracks Sakala with an open hand slap.
Rothschild throws a nice looking combination but Sakala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakala checks the leg kick.
Rothschild throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sakala counter with a right hand.
Rothschild throws a body punch but Sakala moves out of range.
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rothschild throws out the jab.
Rothschild throws a looping overhand right but Sakala ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rothschild.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Sakala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rothschild connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Rothschild misses.
Rothschild misses with a hook. Sakala ducked under it nicely.
Rothschild with a jab.
Rothschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rothschild throws an overhand right that drops Sakala like a sack of potatoes! Rothschild dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Rothschild!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kolby Farmer (ranked 2749 p4p, 1906 weight class) and Dag Schotel (ranked 111 p4p, 71 weight class). Farmer is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Farmer
vs
Schotel

189 cm
27
245
5 - 3 - 0

181 cm
38
177
15 - 11 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

HQ..

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolby Farmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Schotel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Schotel.
Farmer is breathing heavily.
Schotel misses with a straight right.
Schotel cracks Farmer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Farmer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Schotel lands an overhand right.
Farmer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schotel sizes up Farmer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schotel scores with a jab to the jaw.

Farmer is rocked!
Nice body punch from Schotel.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Schotel! Farmer is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Schotel!
Dag Schotel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Beardsley (ranked 671 p4p, 1166 weight class) and Nathan Fedorov (ranked 38 p4p, 37 weight class). Nathan Fedorov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Beardsley
vs
Fedorov

206 cm
40
284
30 - 19 - 0

188 cm
31
185
16 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Beardsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beardsley takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Beardsley.
Fedorov lands with a short shot to the head.
Beardsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedorov controls his hands.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Fedorov.
Beardsley throws a head punch that misses.

Beardsley pulls guard successfully.
Beardsley is trying to control the position but Fedorov postures up.
Beardsley is really struggling to control Fedorov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fedorov is fighting to break Beardsley's control of his arms but Beardsley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Beardsley being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov is continuing to stall.
Fedorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fedorov postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fedorov preventing the sweep.
Beardsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Beardsley is trying to hold Fedorov in close to prevent damage but Fedorov has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beardsley is pressing down on Fedorov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beardsley is adopting a defensive guard.
Fedorov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beardsley controls Fedorov momentarily but Fedorov frees himself.
Beardsley keeping full guard, as Fedorov tries to pass.
Fedorov controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fedorov trying to control but Beardsley is working from the bottom.

Beardsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Beardsley looking for a guillotine here but Fedorov defends easily.
Beardsley being controlled here, momentarily.
Beardsley has his hands on Fedorov's head, controlling the position.

Beardsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fedorov defends well.
Fedorov controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley trying to control the position.

Beardsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beardsley pulls Fedorov in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Beardsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedorov won't allow Beardsley to sweep him here.
Fedorov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beardsley slips a jab from Fedorov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fedorov. That's going to slow Beardsley down.
Fedorov tries to land a front kick but Beardsley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beardsley is looking for a counter combo.
Beardsley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beardsley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beardsley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fedorov.
Beardsley moves in looking to clinch but Fedorov pushes him off.
Fedorov lands an overhand right.

It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fedorov. That's going to slow Beardsley down.
Fedorov swings widly with a right hand
and Beardsley counters with a three punch combo that has Fedorov backing up. Fedorov nods at Beardsley to acknowledge the strikes.
Fedorov misses with a looping left.
Beardsley throwing a counter right hand but Fedorov manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fedorov throws a body punch but Beardsley moves out of range.
Beardsley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Beardsley's head but Beardsley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fedorov tries to land a front kick but Beardsley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beardsley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Beardsley walks into a left hand.
Beardsley misses with a straight left.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Beardsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Beardsley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fedorov looks for the body kick but Beardsley saw that one coming.
Beardsley misses with a head kick.
Beardsley is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fedorov swings widly with a right hand
and Beardsley counters with a three punch combo that has Fedorov backing up. Fedorov nods at Beardsley to acknowledge the strikes.
Fedorov feints and then cracks Beardsley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beardsley down.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley wants to clinch
and Beardsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fedorov finds it's way round the side to connect with Beardsley's head.
Beardsley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beardsley looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
Beardsley blocks the body kick.
Fedorov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fedorov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slow jab from Beardsley misses its intended target.
Fedorov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Beardsley blocks it well.
Fedorov throws an overhand right that lands on Beardsley's shoulder, as Beardsley tries to avoid the shot.
Beardsley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fedorov.
Beardsley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fedorov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fedorov throws a lazy right hand but Beardsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedorov misses with a body punch

and Beardsley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to throw a body punch but Beardsley avoids it by throwing Fedorov back against the cage.
Fedorov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beardsley has him pressed against the cage.
Beardsley can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
Fedorov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beardsley lands a body punch in the 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!
Beardsley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fedorov is trying to break the clinch but Beardsley is controlling him.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedorov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beardsley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Beardsley prevents Fedorov from breaking the clinch.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Beardsley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.
Fedorov tries to break the clinch but Beardsley is controlling the position.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beardsley tries to work over Fedorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Beardsley.
Fedorov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beardsley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fedorov can turn it around.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beardsley.
Fedorov working aggressively here.
Beardsley misses with a body punch.
Beardsley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Beardsley jumps guard and drags Fedorov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fedorov sitting in guard here, content to control.

Beardsley working for a triangle but Fedorov defends it easily.

Beardsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fedorov defends it easily.
Fedorov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beardsley controls Fedorov momentarily but Fedorov frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beardsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fedorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beardsley is trying to keep Fedorov in close.
Fedorov wants to pass the guard but Beardsley is keeping the position.
Fedorov trying to control but Beardsley is working from the bottom.
Peter Beardsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Beardsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nathan Fedorov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fedorov throws a push kick but Beardsley slaps the foot to one side.
Beardsley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fedorov loads up on a big right hand but Beardsley slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Beardsley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fedorov doesn't seem phased though.
Beardsley thuds his right hand into Fedorov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fedorov looks to throw the jab but Beardsley is out of range.
Beardsley throwing a counter right hand but Fedorov manages to avoid it.
Beardsley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!

A jab-cross combination lands for Beardsley and sends Fedorov crashing to the mat! Beardsley follows him down to the mat - Fedorov regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedorov is holding on to half guard well.
Beardsley is looking to take a break and control but Fedorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Beardsley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fedorov trying to hold on to Beardsley's head to control him but Beardsley postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beardsley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fedorov defends it well.
Beardsley wants to free his trapped foot but Fedorov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beardsley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beardsley prevents Fedorov from improving his position.
Peter Beardsley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beardsley moves into full mount! Fedorov won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beardsley looking to secure an arm triangle but Fedorov defends it well.
Beardsley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fedorov is looking to escape.

Beardsley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fedorov is controlling an arm, preventing Beardsley from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fedorov tries to hold on but Beardsley postures up.
Fedorov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beardsley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Beardsley wants to finish this one by submission but Fedorov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Beardsley.
Beardsley prevents Fedorov from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fedorov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beardsley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fedorov wants to control but Beardsley is having none of it.
Beardsley pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fedorov is working to get back to half guard.
Fedorov wants to control but Beardsley is having none of it.
Beardsley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fedorov is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beardsley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fedorov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Beardsley unloads with some shots from mount but Fedorov bucks and avoids them well.
Beardsley misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fedorov can't escape the position.
Beardsley controlling the position easily from mount.
Beardsley throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fedorov because Beardsley loaded up on that one.
Fedorov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beardsley.
Fedorov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fedorov is looking for a sweep. Beardsley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Beardsley seems to be looking for submissions.
Beardsley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fedorov's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Beardsley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fedorov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fedorov!
Nathan Fedorov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hog Molly (ranked 1920 p4p, 3662 weight class) and Paulie Soprano (ranked 84 p4p, 135 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Molly
vs
Soprano

225 cm
34
298
25 - 13 - 1

185 cm
25
184
8 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

HQ..

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Hog Molly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soprano.
Molly throws an off balance right hand
and Soprano counters with a straight right hand.
Molly misses with a double jab
and Soprano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soprano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Molly.
Soprano shapes to counter with a head kick.
Soprano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Molly is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Molly throws the left hand but Soprano avoids the punch easily.
Soprano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Molly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soprano. Soprano obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soprano.
Soprano slips a straight right by Molly.
Soprano throws out a counter right but Molly avoids it with no problem.
Molly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soprano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soprano on the side of the head.

It looks like Paulie Soprano has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molly misses with a hook to the body
and Soprano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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

Molly breaks from the clinch.
Soprano misses with an uppercut.
Hog Molly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molly misses with a body shot.

Molly closes the distance and clinches.

Molly gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Molly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Molly is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano tries to roll over but Molly keeps him under control.
Molly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Molly decides to return to a standing position.
Molly throws a sloppy body shot
letting Soprano counter with 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!

Molly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soprano, pushing him back against the cage.
Molly stalling against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molly lands a body shot.
Molly misses with a body shot.

Molly forces Soprano back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Soprano swings wildly with an uppercut but Molly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Molly.

Molly pulls guard successfully.
Soprano won't allow Molly to sweep him here.
Soprano advances position into side control!
Soprano tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molly is trying to work for a sweep but Soprano has mounted him!
Molly tries to hold on but Soprano pushes him away.
Soprano trying to control but Molly is having none of it.
Soprano is looking to work his way around to Molly's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Soprano moves to the back.
Soprano not allowing Molly to control his hands.

Molly is trying to roll into a better position but Soprano has get a rear naked choke and Molly is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulie Soprano!
Hog Molly was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my fans for the love and support!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Miocic (ranked 3339 p4p, 2448 weight class) and Maximus Furioto (ranked 126 p4p, 95 weight class). Miocic comes into the arena with God Gave Me Style - 50 Cent blaring out of the sound system. Furioto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 韻踏合組合 -. Jon Miocic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Miocic
vs
Furioto

193 cm
33
240
12 - 16 - 0

170 cm
48
114
40 - 28 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

HQ..

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Miocic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miocic throws a poor cross that misses

and Furioto counters with a single leg into guard. Miocic didn't expect that.
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.
Miocic is looking to stand up but Furioto isn't so interested in that idea.
Furioto trying to control the position from guard on top but Miocic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furioto won't allow Miocic to get back to his feet.
Miocic trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Miocic keeping moving, preventing Furioto from controlling successfully.
Furioto won't allow Miocic to get back to his feet.
Miocic 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic keeping moving, preventing Furioto from controlling successfully.
Furioto is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furioto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miocic can pounce on him.

Oooooh!!! Miocic has knocked Furioto down with a huge combo! Miocic steps away and waves a wobbly Furioto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Furioto is rocked!

It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Miocic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Furioto is still on wobbly legs! Can Miocic finish him?
Furioto tries to land a front kick but Miocic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Furioto checks a leg kick.
Furioto seems to have recovered his senses.
Miocic throws a lazy right hand but Furioto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Furioto feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furioto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miocic.
Furioto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Miocic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furioto dives in for a single leg takedown but Miocic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Furioto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Furioto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miocic defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto checks a leg kick nicely.
Furioto fails to land the takedown.
Jon Miocic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto dodges the punch combination from Miocic.
Furioto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miocic defends it well.
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Miocic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miocic lands with a straight right. Furioto didn't see that one coming.
Miocic motions for Furioto to come forward. Miocic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miocic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miocic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miocic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miocic lands with a nice body punch.
Miocic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Furioto.
A punch combination from Miocic misses.
Miocic misses with a low kick.
Furioto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Furioto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miocic misses with a straight left.
Miocic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Furioto.
Jon Miocic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miocic stuffs the takedown attempt from Furioto. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Furioto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Miocic pushes Furioto off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

That has opened up Maximus Furioto's cut even more.
Miocic is looking to slow Furioto down with leg kicks.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Miocic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jon Miocic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Miocic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Furioto sprawling to the canvas! Furioto rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Miocic finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Furioto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miocic lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Furioto up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Miocic from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Furioto's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Miocic!
A relieved looking Jon Miocic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Maximus Furioto had this to say: 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

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