CFL-PG 60 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Ma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktors Kazmins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ma might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Emmure - When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong. Viktors Kazmins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ma
vs
Kazmins

179 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

184 cm
18
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Ma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktors Kazmins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazmins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ma's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ma is defended easily by Kazmins.
Both fighters circling a little - Kazmins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Kazmins forces Ma back against the cage and clinches.

Ma breaks the clinch.
Kazmins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazmins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kazmins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kazmins wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Ma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Kazmins.
Kazmins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kazmins.
Ma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kazmins can pounce on him.
Ma throws a lazy head kick

and Kazmins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kazmins.
A knee to the head by Kazmins.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kazmins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ma fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ma has Kazmins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kazmins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ma is breathing heavily.
Kazmins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ma.
Kazmins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kazmins misses with a punch to the body.
Kazmins missing with knees to the body.
Ma is trying to force a seperation but Kazmins has the dominant position.
Ma being controlled against the cage.
Ma takes a knee right on the jaw!

Ma is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazmins lands a big knee! That's hurt Ma! Oh, he's all over the place! Kazmins lands another knee that sends Ma to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktors Kazmins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pauly Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Da Guia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Italian Stallion!. 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.

Boy
vs
Da Guia

181 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

BLKOUT Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pauly Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Da Guia!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy works over Da Guia's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Carlos Da Guia has been cut.

Da Guia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Da Guia is looking to control Boy's arms but Boy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Da Guia has his back to the cage.
Boy wants to break free but Da Guia has control.
Da Guia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boy leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Da Guia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boy blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Guia throws an elbow but it misses.
Boy prevents Da Guia from breaking the clinch.
Da Guia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Da Guia tries a knee to the head but Boy blocks it.
Da Guia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boy blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Guia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Guia looking to throw knees to the head but Boy is blocking nicely.
Boy tries to break the clinch but Da Guia is controlling the position.
Da Guia misses with a knee strike.
Da Guia tries to land a knee to the head but Boy blocks with his arms.

Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Guia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boy somewhat.
Da Guia moves out of range as Boy strikes.
Da Guia doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
Da Guia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy shoots in for a double leg but Da Guia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Guia doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
Da Guia doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
Da Guia tries to clinch up.
Da Guia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Da Guia counters by moving into the clinch.

Da Guia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy looks to land a right hand but Da Guia moved out of range.
Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Guia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carlos Da Guia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Da Guia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boy takes a swing at Da Guia's ribcage but misses.
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!
Boy throws out a loose jab but Da Guia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Guia tries to clinch up but Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Boy misses with a few strikes there.
Boy swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Guia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Guia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boy throws a hook but Da Guia blocks it.
Boy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Guia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Guia slips under a jab from Boy.
Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Guia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Da Guia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Guia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
Boy swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Guia.
Boy swinging wildly here.
Da Guia tries to clinch up but Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Guia wants to clinch.
Da Guia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Boy counter with a right hand.
Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Guia tries to clinch up but Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Guia wants to clinch up but Boy keeps it at a distance.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Guia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Boy misses.
Da Guia tries to clinch there but Boy circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boy.
Da Guia fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Da Guia tries to clinch but Boy moves out of range.
Da Guia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Guia is looking to clinch.
Boy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Guia wants to clinch up but Boy keeps it at a distance.
Da Guia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Guia wants to clinch
and Boy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boy misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pauly Boy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Da Guia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A jab lands there for Boy.
Boy with a nice cross.
Da Guia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Guia tries to clinch up but Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Guia wants to clinch up but Boy keeps it at a distance.
Da Guia moves in looking to clinch but Boy pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Guia slowing the pace effectively.
Boy looking to slow down the pace here.

Da Guia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boy looks to land a left hand but Da Guia moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Guia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Guia is looking to clinch but Boy is avoiding it.
Boy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boy lands with an overhand left.

Da Guia gets a clinch.

Da Guia breaks the clinch.

Da Guia moves into the clinch successfully.
Da Guia is looking to break free of the clinch but Boy has double underhooks.

Boy breaks the clinch.
A combination from Boy does no damage.
Boy blocks a jab.
Carlos Da Guia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Da Guia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Da Guia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Guia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boy counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Guia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boy throws a shot from downtown. Da Guia moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Guia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Guia moves in looking to clinch but Boy pushes him off.
Da Guia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boy.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Guia tries to clinch but Boy is having none of it.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Guia moves in looking to clinch but Boy pushes him off.
Da Guia tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Boy to counter with a crisp jab.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Guia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boy swings for the body but Da Guia moves out of range.
Boy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Da Guia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy.
Boy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy lunges at Da Guia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Da Guia's hand.
Da Guia tries to clinch up.
Pauly Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Guia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Guia wants to clinch up but Boy keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Guia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Boy does no damage.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Guia was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
Da Guia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Boy misses with a few strikes there.
Da Guia tries to clinch up but Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Guia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Guia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Guia is looking to clinch but Boy is avoiding it.
Boy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Guia swivels and escapes.
Da Guia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Da Guia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Guia tries to clinch up.
Da Guia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boy throws a right hand that Da Guia ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Guia also avoids with ease.
Da Guia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boy misses with a straight left.
Boy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Da Guia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Da Guia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Guia tries to clinch up but Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Guia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Guia.
Da Guia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Guia avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Guia wants to clinch.
Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pauly Boy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Da Guia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Boy swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Guia.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Guia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Guia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boy lands with a right hand.
Da Guia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Guia tries to clinch up.
Boy misses with a straight left.
Da Guia is looking to clinch but Boy is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Guia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Guia doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Da Guia slips the punch.
Boy connects with a right hand. Da Guia shakes it off.
Boy throws a right and a left that Da Guia avoids nicely.
Da Guia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boy throws a jab when Da Guia was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Guia tries to clinch up but Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Guia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Guia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pauly Boy is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Guia tries to clinch
and Boy counters with a three punch combo that has Da Guia backing up. Da Guia nods at Boy to acknowledge the strikes.
Da Guia doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
Da Guia tries to clinch there but Boy circles away.
Da Guia doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
Boy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boy throws a right and a left that Da Guia avoids nicely.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Guia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boy tries to bum rush Da Guia with a series of wild strikes but Da Guia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Guia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boy swings for the body but Da Guia moves out of range.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.

Da Guia instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Guia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boy lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Guia moves in looking to clinch but Boy pushes him off.
Da Guia tries to clinch but Boy moves out of range.
Da Guia wants to clinch.
Da Guia works the jab nicely.
Boy swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Guia.
Boy misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Guia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boy looks to land a combination but Da Guia avoids it well.
Da Guia tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Da Guia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Guia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Guia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boy.
Boy swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Guia.
Da Guia tries to clinch but Boy is having none of it.
Da Guia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Guia.
Da Guia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Da Guia doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
Da Guia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Guia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Guia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boy throws a series of punches but Da Guia moves out of range.
Da Guia is looking to clinch.
Boy tries to bum rush Da Guia with a series of wild strikes but Da Guia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Guia tries to clinch but Boy is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Guia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Guia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Guia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy.
A combination from Boy does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Guia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Da Guia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Guia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Da Guia fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Guia tries to clinch but Boy moves out of range.
Carlos Da Guia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Guia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boy backs up against the cage.
Da Guia scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Da Guia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boy 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Da Guia!
Carlos Da Guia gave a mention to BLKOUT Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sun Shine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josie Wales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josie Wales has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sun Shine's chin.

Shine
vs
Wales

186 cm
31
177 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

175 cm
23
179 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Shine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Josie Wales!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wales misses with a wild body shot.
Shine lands a high kick!

Wales drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wales makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wales throwing strikes but missing.
Wales throws a big right hand that misses.
Wales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wales works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wales throwing shots but Shine is blocking nicely.
Shine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wales missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wales throws a strike but Shine avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wales is in close to Shine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shine is breathing heavily.
Wales thows a big elbow that misses.
Wales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wales is in close to Shine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wales is working Shine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wales working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shine's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wales postures up in Shine's guard and throws a big left but Shine blocks it.
Shine wants to stand but Wales is controlling the position.
Shine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wales's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wales is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wales thows a big elbow that misses.
Wales keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shine's head.
Wales works over Shine with some ground and pound from guard.
Wales distracts Shine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wales chips away with some ground and pound.
Wales working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shine's head.
Wales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wales landing some decent shots from guard.

Shine is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wales cracks Shine with a solid left hand.
Oh Shine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wales is in close to Shine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wales scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wales with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wales forces his way into half guard.
Wales working the head and body with strikes.
Wales thows a huge punch but Shine dodges it nicely.
Wales seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wales lands a big elbow - Shine is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Wales!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josie Wales!
Josie Wales gave a mention to BLKOUT Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Aracelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aracelis comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down. Gers has chosen Iron Maiden - The Trooper as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dave Gers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Angel Aracelis's chin.

Aracelis
vs
Gers

190 cm
26
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

184 cm
24
219 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Angel Aracelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gers!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aracelis tries to clinch up
enabling Gers to counter with a crisp jab.
Aracelis throws a sloppy head kick and Gers moves out of range easily.
Aracelis wants to clinch but Gers slips to the side
and Gers counters with a one-two to the body.
Gers connects with the punch.
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!
Aracelis wants to clinch up but Gers keeps it at a distance.

Gers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gers trying to control the position but Aracelis is working away.
Aracelis defending against the ground and pound.
Aracelis is trying to control Gers's posture but Gers avoids it.
Aracelis is trying to improve his position.
Gers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Aracelis stops Gers from passing to mount.

Gers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gers trying to control the position but Aracelis is working away.
Aracelis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gers throws a strike aimed at the side of Aracelis's head but Aracelis avoids it well.
Gers tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aracelis's legs.
Aracelis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gers's best efforts.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gers connects with a nice short shot to Aracelis's temple.

Gers is working for a kimura but Aracelis is defending it quite comfortably.
Gers wants to pass to mount but Aracelis is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gers wants to pass to mount but Aracelis is defending the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aracelis is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aracelis's head.
Aracelis is trying to control but can't.
Aracelis wants to improve his position but Gers is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aracelis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gers's back!
I would not like to be Gers right now.
Aracelis controlling well, preventing Gers from escaping the position.
Gers is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aracelis is trying to stick to Gers's back but Gers is turning into Aracelis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aracelis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gers.
Gers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gers wants to control from the top but Aracelis keeps moving.
Gers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gers landing some decent shots from guard.
Aracelis keeping moving, preventing Gers from controlling successfully.
Gers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aracelis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aracelis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gers wants to control from the top but Aracelis keeps moving.
Gers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aracelis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aracelis's head.
Aracelis wants to sweep here but Gers controlling him for the moment.
Gers tries to free his leg and advance position but Aracelis is retaining full guard.
Gers throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aracelis defending well though.
Aracelis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aracelis is looking to control Gers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aracelis avoid being mounted?
Gers tries to pass to full mount but Aracelis defends it.
Aracelis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aracelis keeping moving, preventing Gers from controlling successfully.
Gers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aracelis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gers trying to control but Aracelis is working from the bottom.
Aracelis looking to control.
Gers stands and throws Aracelis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gers cracks Aracelis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gers scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aracelis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gers creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Aracelis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gers lands a few punches from side control.

Aracelis is rocked!
Gers working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Aracelis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gers in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Aracelis looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gers turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Gers!
Dave Gers really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BLKOUT Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Average
vs
Yuen

178 cm
25
156 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

177 cm
27
160 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average misses with a hook.
Aaron Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuen throws a sloppy head kick and Average moves out of range easily.
Yuen misses with a hook.
Yuen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Average is able to avoid easily.
Average is looking to clinch but Yuen is avoiding it.
Average slips a jab from Yuen.
Average fails with the takedown.
Average scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yuen in his tracks.
Average throws a half hearted mid kick.
Average misses with a takedown attempt
and Yuen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuen misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Yuen misses.
Average shoots in and drives through. Yuen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Average throws a good cross that connects.
Average lands a nice shot that snaps Yuen's head back.
Average with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Average is able to avoid easily.
Average moves out of range as Yuen strikes.
Average lands with a slapping head kick.
Yuen misses with a looping right.
Average misses with a hook. Yuen ducked under it nicely.
Average ducks right into an uppercut from Yuen.
Some wild striking there from Yuen.
Average scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Average bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yuen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Average.
Average is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yuen thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average dives in and grabs Yuen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yuen pushes down on Average's head and hops out.
Average misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Average.
Average throws a looping overhand right but Yuen ducks down to avoid it.
Average misses with an uppercut. Yuen saw that one coming.
Average shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Average misses.
Average tries to move into range but Yuen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Average closes the distance and clinches up with Yuen, looking for a takedown. Average pushes Yuen against the cage but Yuen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Average is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Average misses its intended target.
Average throws a hook to the side of Yuen's head but Yuen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuen throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Average swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Yuen closes the distance and clinches.
Yuen scores with a shot to the side of Average's head.
Good body shot from Average.
Average fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Average's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yuen tries to throw a body punch but Average avoids it by throwing Yuen back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Average looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yuen keeps control of Average as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Average breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Average.
Average moves out of range as Yuen throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Average closes the distance and clinches.
Yuen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Average wants to get back to striking at distance but Yuen won't allow it.
Yuen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Average lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuen backwards.

Yuen jumps into guard, dragging Average to the mat.
Yuen pulls Average in close to his closed guard and prevents Average from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Average's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuen throws a strike but Average rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sean Yuen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yuen misses with a kick to the body
and Average counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Average throws a jab when Yuen was well out of range.
Yuen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sean Yuen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Average moves away from the strike by Yuen.
Yuen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Average is out of range and Yuen settles back down.
Yuen looks to land a right hand but Average moved out of range.
A jab from Average misses.
Yuen looks to throw the jab but Average is out of range.
Yuen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Average was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuen.
Average closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yuen circles away.
Yuen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Average.
Yuen delivers a nice body kick.

Average has managed to clinch.
Average tries to break free but Yuen pushes him back against the cage.

Average manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen dodges the punch combination from Average.
Yuen misses with a body shot.
Average throws a body punch but Yuen moves out of range.
Yuen misses the shot to the body.
Yuen lands with a nice body punch.
Average fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yuen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Yuen.
Yuen throws an off balance right hand
and Average counters with an inside leg kick.
Average lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Average displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuen throws out the jab.
Average throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Average looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yuen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yuen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Yuen misses.
Average steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuen.
Yuen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Average throws out the jab.
Average tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yuen swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average throws a good cross that connects.
Average on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yuen lands a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Average misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average scores with a nice head shot.
Average walks into a jab.
Average avoids a kick to the body.
Average uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuen.
Average tries to clinch there but Yuen circles away.
Yuen looks to score with a jab to the body but Average is just out of range.
Yuen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Average lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuen circles away quickly and effectively.
Yuen slips under a jab from Average.
Average slips a jab from Yuen.
Average tries to clinch but Yuen is having none of it.
Yuen misses with a body shot.
Average moves forwards but Yuen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Average connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Average is out of range and Yuen settles back down.
Average tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yuen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Average somewhat.
Yuen misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Average darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Average gets tackled into the cage by Yuen. Yuen maintains the clinch.
Yuen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuen prevents Average from breaking the clinch.
Average tries to break the clinch but Yuen is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuen tries to land knees in the clinch but Average avoids the damage to the body.
Average is trying to break free.
Yuen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Average lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yuen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Yuen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Yuen throws a series of punches but Average avoids them all with ease.
Yuen misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Yuen misses.
Yuen scores with a shot to the body.
Yuen lands a head shot.
Yuen blocks a jab.
Average will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yuen misses the shot to the body.

Yuen tries to keep at a distance but Average has taken the fight into the clinch.
Average looking to throw knees to the head but Yuen is blocking nicely.

Average escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuen looks to land a combination. Average sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average misses with a low kick.
Average throws a head kick but Yuen moves out of range.
Average tries to clinch but Yuen is having none of it.

Average darts in and clinches Yuen up against the cage.
Yuen presses Average against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yuen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yuen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Average's elbow.
Yuen can't find room to land a body shot as Average controls the action.
Yuen can't find room to land a body shot as Average controls the action.
Yuen stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Average's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yuen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Average's elbow.
Yuen prevents Average from breaking the clinch.
Yuen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen tries to throw a body punch but Average avoids it by throwing Yuen back against the cage.
Yuen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Average or not.
Average wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Yuen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yuen.
Yuen trying to stall but Average improves his position.
Yuen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Average backwards.
Average misses with a punch to the body.
Yuen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yuen lands with a light punch inside.
Average wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Average drags the fight down to the ground.
Average being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to control the position.
Yuen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sean Yuen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Average misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuen punishes Average's body with a nice straight punch.
Average shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yuen but Yuen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yuen misses the shot to the body.
Yuen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yuen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Average throws out the jab.
Average moves forwards but Yuen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aaron Average has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Yuen closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sean Yuen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Yuen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yuen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Yuen!
Sean Yuen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BLKOUT Clothing, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Blackadder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jedi Mindtricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackadder's entrance music is Jester. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Blackadder
vs
Mindtricks

185 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

195 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Blackadder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jedi Mindtricks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mindtricks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jedi Mindtricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mindtricks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mindtricks duly obliges.

It looks like Brent Blackadder has been cut.
Mindtricks misses with a right hand

and Blackadder counters with a single leg into guard. Mindtricks didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackadder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Blackadder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mindtricks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mindtricks has escaped and now he's on top!

Blackadder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Mindtricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackadder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mindtricks has managed to get both his arms back between Blackadder's legs - danger averted.
Mindtricks trying to control but Blackadder is working from the bottom.
Mindtricks is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackadder has wrist control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blackadder is looking for a triangle but Mindtricks pushes his legs off easily.

Blackadder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackadder keeping moving, preventing Mindtricks from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mindtricks is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackadder has wrist control.

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

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

Mindtricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackadder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mindtricks has managed to get both his arms back between Blackadder's legs - danger averted.
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!
Mindtricks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blackadder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindtricks throwing strikes from guard but Blackadder blocks nicely.
Mindtricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blackadder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mindtricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackadder is keeping the position for now.

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

Blackadder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackadder wants to stand and escape but Mindtricks is having none of it.

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

Blackadder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mindtricks defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mindtricks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackadder looking for a guillotine here but Mindtricks defends easily.

Blackadder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mindtricks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blackadder has momentary wrist control but Mindtricks slips an elbow through the middle.
Mindtricks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Blackadder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mindtricks throwing strikes from guard but Blackadder blocks nicely.

Blackadder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mindtricks throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mindtricks connects with a couple of short punches.
Mindtricks postures up and lands a big shot to Blackadder's brow.
Mindtricks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mindtricks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mindtricks chips away with some ground and pound.
Mindtricks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mindtricks thows a big elbow that misses.
Mindtricks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blackadder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mindtricks is controlling him.

Blackadder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mindtricks is aware though and is defending well.
Mindtricks trying to control but Blackadder is working from the bottom.
Mindtricks stands and throws Blackadder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mindtricks scoring with punches and elbows.
Mindtricks is looking to take a break and control but Blackadder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackadder on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brent Blackadder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brent Blackadder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mindtricks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Blackadder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mindtricks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mindtricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Mindtricks.

Blackadder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Blackadder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Blackadder makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mindtricks misses with a double jab.
Mindtricks throws a looping overhand right but Blackadder ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindtricks misses with the combination.
Mindtricks loads up on a big right hand but Blackadder slips the punch.
Blackadder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mindtricks swivels and escapes.
Mindtricks swings widly with a right hand

and Blackadder counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Mindtricks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mindtricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackadder is keeping the position for now.

Mindtricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackadder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mindtricks has managed to get both his arms back between Blackadder's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mindtricks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Mindtricks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindtricks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mindtricks distracts Blackadder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Blackadder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mindtricks is aware though and is defending well.

Blackadder working for a triangle but Mindtricks defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mindtricks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Blackadder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mindtricks defends well.
Mindtricks advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mindtricks lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blackadder down.
Mindtricks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackadder keeps working.
Mindtricks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mindtricks wants to control but Blackadder is keeping him busy.
Blackadder is looking for a sweep.
Mindtricks scoring with punches and elbows.
Mindtricks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blackadder gets back to half guard.
Blackadder is looking to control Mindtricks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackadder avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mindtricks.
Blackadder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mindtricks working over Blackadder with some ground and pound. Blackadder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blackadder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mindtricks scores with a couple of nice shots.

Blackadder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blackadder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Blackadder looking for submissions off his back.
Mindtricks is nestled in close to Blackadder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mindtricks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mindtricks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mindtricks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blackadder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mindtricks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackadder's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jedi Mindtricks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brent Blackadder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mindtricks throws a combination. Blackadder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mindtricks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mindtricks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Mindtricks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blackadder to the mat! Blackadder manages to get full guard.

Blackadder is looking for a triangle but Mindtricks pushes his legs off easily.
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!

Blackadder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mindtricks is aware though and is defending well.

Blackadder working for a triangle but Mindtricks defends it easily.
Mindtricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackadder is keeping the position for now.

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

Mindtricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackadder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mindtricks has managed to get both his arms back between Blackadder's legs - danger averted.
Mindtricks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindtricks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mindtricks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mindtricks lands a couple of digs.
Mindtricks throwing strikes from guard but Blackadder blocks nicely.
Mindtricks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mindtricks works over Blackadder with some ground and pound from guard.

Blackadder looking for a guillotine here but Mindtricks defends easily.

Blackadder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mindtricks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mindtricks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mindtricks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindtricks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mindtricks wants to control from the top but Blackadder keeps moving.
Mindtricks wants to pass the guard but Blackadder is keeping the position.

Blackadder uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mindtricks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mindtricks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blackadder at a distance.
A slow jab from Mindtricks misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackadder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mindtricks tries to avoid it but Blackadder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mindtricks to the ground. Mindtricks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mindtricks lands a jab-cross combination.
Mindtricks scores with a jab. Blackadder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackadder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brent Blackadder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mindtricks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Blackadder is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Blackadder gets caught flat footed, as Mindtricks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blackadder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mindtricks.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mindtricks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mindtricks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mindtricks wants to control from the top but Blackadder keeps moving.

Blackadder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mindtricks trying to control but Blackadder is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mindtricks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mindtricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackadder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Blackadder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mindtricks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mindtricks landing with the ground and pound.

Mindtricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackadder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mindtricks has managed to get both his arms back between Blackadder's legs - danger averted.
Mindtricks with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mindtricks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mindtricks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jedi Mindtricks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mindtricks 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jedi Mindtricks!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kari Tapio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingston Bartholemeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kingston Bartholemeaux was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Tapio
vs
Bartholemeaux

188 cm
27
220 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

187 cm
25
220 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire
Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Zentrope Fighting Universe
Zentrope Fighting Universe

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kari Tapio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kingston Bartholemeaux!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch combination from Bartholemeaux misses.
Bartholemeaux throws a head kick but Tapio moves out of range.
Tapio cracks the inside of Bartholemeaux's front leg.
Bartholemeaux misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bartholemeaux misses with a straight right.
Bartholemeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Tapio shoots for a takedown but Bartholemeaux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Tapio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bartholemeaux's guard.
Tapio throwing strikes but missing.
Tapio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Bartholemeaux kicks Tapio off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapio slips a straight right by Bartholemeaux.
Kingston Bartholemeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartholemeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tapio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bartholemeaux but Bartholemeaux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bartholemeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Bartholemeaux throws a sloppy head kick
and Tapio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tapio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bartholemeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bartholemeaux throws a series of punches but Tapio avoids them all with ease.
Tapio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bartholemeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Tapio counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapio digs a good body shot into Bartholemeaux's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Bartholemeaux. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Bartholemeaux. Those never looked like landing.
Bartholemeaux on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bartholemeaux looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartholemeaux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bartholemeaux wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Tapio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tapio takes one on the button.
Bartholemeaux throws a hook but Tapio avoids it easily.
Bartholemeaux wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapio throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Kingston Bartholemeaux has been cut.
Tapio keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Tapio misses.
Tapio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tapio misses with a head kick.
Bartholemeaux throws a lazy head kick
enabling Tapio to counter with a crisp jab.
Tapio lands with a nice body punch.
Bartholemeaux throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bartholemeaux looks to clinch
and Tapio counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartholemeaux avoids a kick to the body.
Bartholemeaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tapio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartholemeaux tries to clinch up but Tapio circles away and keeps his distance.
Tapio misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bartholemeaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tapio.
Tapio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bartholemeaux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Tapio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingston Bartholemeaux's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bartholemeaux misses with an uppercut
and Tapio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tapio connects with a solid leg kick.
Tapio misses with a few strikes there.
Bartholemeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tapio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bartholemeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tapio delivers a nice body kick.
Bartholemeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Tapio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bartholemeaux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tapio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bartholemeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tapio.
Bartholemeaux throws out a loose jab but Tapio uses good head movement to avoid it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tapio keeps control of Bartholemeaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tapio tries for a takedown but Bartholemeaux manages to get underhooks.
Bartholemeaux gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tapio.
Tapio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartholemeaux is pressed up against the cage. Tapio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bartholemeaux down to the mat. Bartholemeaux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Tapio. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartholemeaux moves away.
Bartholemeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tapio.
Bartholemeaux blocks a head kick by Tapio.
Bartholemeaux misses the body punch
and Tapio counters with a left to the body.
Bartholemeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bartholemeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartholemeaux connects with a body shot.
Tapio misses with a head kick.
Bartholemeaux misses with an uppercut. Tapio saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux tries to clinch there but Tapio circles away.
Bartholemeaux connects with the punch.

Bartholemeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Tapio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bartholemeaux gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Tapio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartholemeaux avoids the body shot from Tapio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tapio thows a body shot but no joy.
Bartholemeaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tapio counters with a right hand to the body.
Bartholemeaux lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tapio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bartholemeaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tapio scrambles back to his feet.
Tapio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tapio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bartholemeaux throws a series of punches but Tapio moves out of range.
Bartholemeaux throws a looping overhand right but Tapio ducks down to avoid it.
Bartholemeaux misses with a combination
enabling Tapio to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tapio throws a right hand that Bartholemeaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Bartholemeaux also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kingston Bartholemeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kingston Bartholemeaux's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bartholemeaux cracks Tapio with a hook to the temple - Tapio is on wobbly legs here! Bartholemeaux swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Tapio falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bartholemeaux wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kingston Bartholemeaux! Kingston Bartholemeaux retains his light heavyweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Abodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calypso has chosen Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack Calypso was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Abodo
vs
Calypso

225 cm
25
297 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

F.ighters U.nlimited K.lothing C.ompany ☯
[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugo Abodo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Calypso!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Calypso with that takedown attempt.
Calypso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abodo.

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

It looks like Jack Calypso has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abodo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calypso.
Abodo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Calypso to counter with a crisp jab.
Calypso throws out a loose jab but Abodo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abodo slips a jab from Calypso.
Abodo lands a nice looking body shot.

Abodo lands a big right hand that sends Calypso crashing to the mat! Abodo stays standing though and waves Calypso back to his feet!

Calypso is rocked!
Calypso shoots in for a takedown but Abodo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Calypso is still on wobbly legs! Can Abodo finish him?
Hugo Abodo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calypso looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Abodo. No joy for Calypso on that attempt.
Hugo Abodo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Calypso.

Abodo has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Abodo.
Calypso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abodo lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abodo.
Calypso looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Abodo - that landed with a thud.
Calypso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abodo just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Abodo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Calypso seems to have recovered his senses.
Abodo digs a right hand underneath Calypso's ribcage. Calypso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abodo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Abodo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Abodo as the two fighters clinch.
Abodo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Abodo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abodo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Abodo on the inside.
Abodo scores with a shot to the side of Calypso's head.
Abodo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abodo landing knees to the head.
Abodo pushes Calypso against the cage. Abodo is working some dirty boxing. Abodo pushes off with a quick right hook! Calypso goes down! Calypso tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Abodo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Abodo!
Hugo Abodo retains his super heavyweight title!