Nexus - One For The Ages PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Head Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rook has chosen Mr Krinkle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Head Hunter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hunter
vs
Rook

190 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
285 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Head Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Rook!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rook scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hunter taking some punishment here, with Rook in his half guard.

Rook is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter tries to roll over but Rook keeps him under control.
Rook sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter trying to hold on to Rook's head to control him but Rook postures up.
Hunter pushes Rook off looking to stand but Rook dives back in and keeps control.
Rook working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Rook not doing much here.

Rook is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hunter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Rook!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Mokkelime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Stig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Stig has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mokkelime
vs
Stig

180 cm
25
185 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

190 cm
22
201 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jokke Mokkelime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Stig!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mokkelime.
Stig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stig misses with a combination

and Mokkelime counters with a shoot takedown. Stig fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mokkelime wants to control from the top but Stig keeps moving.
Mokkelime sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mokkelime is looking to work some ground and pound but Stig has wrist control.
Mokkelime 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.
Mokkelime landing with the ground and pound.
Mokkelime with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mokkelime throws a big right hand that misses.
Stig is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mokkelime dives into side control.
Mokkelime in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mokkelime trying to control the action but Stig is working from the bottom.
Stig is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Mokkelime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Mokkelime.
Mokkelime scores with punches from side control.
Stig is not content to let Mokkelime control the position.
Mokkelime is working Stig over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stig parries the strikes from Mokkelime easily there. Mokkelime is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stig to escape.
Mokkelime trying to control the action but Stig is working from the bottom.
Mokkelime in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Mokkelime crashes against the mat.
Mokkelime throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mokkelime working the ground and pound.
Mokkelime content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Stig is trying to buck Mokkelime off.
Mokkelime misses with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stig takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mokkelime lands an elbow.
Stig taking a bit of punishment here - Mokkelime scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mokkelime in side control, throwing shots but Stig defends.
Stig is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mokkelime looks up at the clock and then as Stig takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mokkelime smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mokkelime wants to control but Stig is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mokkelime in side control, throwing shots but Stig defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mokkelime sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mokkelime has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stig finds it's way round the side to connect with Mokkelime's head.
Mokkelime throws the left hand but Stig avoids the punch easily.
Mokkelime swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Stig.
Stig lands a two punch combo.
Stig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mokkelime connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stig scrambles back to his feet.
Stig throws a quick inside leg kick.

Mokkelime shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stig is pressing down on Mokkelime's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime trying to control but Stig is working from the bottom.
Mokkelime with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stig keeping moving, preventing Mokkelime from controlling successfully.
Jokke Mokkelime overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mokkelime with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mokkelime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime throws a big elbow that misses.
Mokkelime is looking to work some ground and pound but Stig has wrist control.
Mokkelime in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mokkelime wants to pass the guard but Stig is keeping the position.
Mokkelime throws a big elbow that misses.
Mokkelime wants to pass the guard but Stig is keeping the position.
Stig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stig trying to keep a closed guard but Mokkelime is proving a slippery customer.
Mokkelime is looking to work some ground and pound but Stig has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime wants to control from the top but Stig keeps moving.
Stig has momentary wrist control but Mokkelime slips an elbow through the middle.
Mokkelime looking to pass the guard.
Mokkelime is stalling in the full guard.
Mokkelime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime is looking to work some ground and pound but Stig has wrist control.
Mokkelime trying to control but Stig is working from the bottom.
Mokkelime throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mokkelime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mokkelime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mokkelime lands a couple of digs.
Mokkelime advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mokkelime controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jokke Mokkelime dominated that second round.
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!

Nice takedown defense from Stig. No joy for Mokkelime on that attempt.
Mokkelime ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mokkelime misses the shot to the body.
Mokkelime closes the distance and clinches up with Stig, looking for a takedown. Mokkelime pushes Stig against the cage but Stig circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stig looks to land a combination but Mokkelime avoids it well.
Stig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mokkelime.
Mokkelime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mokkelime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stig avoids the body shot from Mokkelime.
Stig looks to land a right hand but Mokkelime moved out of range.
Mokkelime misses with a wild body shot.
Stig dips to his left and cracks Mokkelime with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stig avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Mokkelime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mokkelime moves out of range as Stig throws a body kick.
Stig misses with a hook.
The Stig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mokkelime was well out of range. Poor timing from Stig.

Mokkelime throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stig tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mokkelime is in Stig's guard.
Mokkelime looking to pass the guard.
Mokkelime throwing strikes from guard but Stig blocks nicely.
Mokkelime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime throws an elbow that misses. Stig uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mokkelime's guard. Nice move by Stig!
Mokkelime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mokkelime trying to control the position here.
Stig won't allow Mokkelime to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stig's guard.
Mokkelime works over Stig with some ground and pound from guard.
Mokkelime is looking to work some ground and pound but Stig has wrist control.
Mokkelime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mokkelime.
Stig can't keep his opponent in guard - Mokkelime advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mokkelime throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mokkelime looks to land a strike but Stig avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The Stig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime looking to pass the guard.
Mokkelime throws a big right hand that misses.
Mokkelime trying to control but Stig is working from the bottom.
Mokkelime wants to pass the guard but Stig is keeping the position.
Jokke Mokkelime is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stig wants to get back to his feet but Mokkelime is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mokkelime controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jokke Mokkelime!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukko Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Taken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamalainen comes to the cage accompanied by the Finnish National Anthem. Chance Taken has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hamalainen
vs
Taken

190 cm
31
266 lbs
21 - 6 - 1

191 cm
27
270 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jukko Hamalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chance Taken!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taken closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hamalainen to the mat! Hamalainen manages to get full guard.
Hamalainen trying to keep a closed guard but Taken is proving a slippery customer.
Hamalainen keeping full guard, as Taken tries to pass.
Taken showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hamalainen controls Taken momentarily but Taken frees himself.
Hamalainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taken controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Taken shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hamalainen is trying to defend but Taken finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamalainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hamalainen.
Hamalainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamalainen has his hands on Taken's head, controlling the position.
Taken trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taken postures up in Hamalainen's guard and throws a big left but Hamalainen blocks it.
Taken slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hamalainen tries to improve position but can't.
Taken advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taken looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hamalainen can't escape the position.
Taken landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamalainen is looking to get to half guard.
Taken scoring with strikes but Hamalainen is staying in there.

Taken wants to finish this one by submission but Hamalainen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Taken.
Hamalainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Hamalainen is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen wants to control but Taken is having none of it.
Taken punishing his opponent with strikes.
Taken with the ground and pound from mount.
Taken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hamalainen is looking to escape.
Taken controlling the pace for now.
Hamalainen tries to reverse the position but Taken maintains control.
Taken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee warns Hamalainen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hamalainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hamalainen is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Taken controlling the pace for now.
Taken looking to control but Hamalainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taken is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hamalainen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hamalainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taken trying to control but Hamalainen is having none of it.
Hamalainen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Taken dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Taken drives through with a takedown into Hamalainen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hamalainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taken 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.
Hamalainen throwing shots but Taken is blocking nicely.
Taken is trying to get back to full guard.
Taken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamalainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hamalainen is thwarting Taken's attempts to control the position.
Taken wants to improve his position but Hamalainen is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamalainen pulls his head out easily.
Hamalainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taken defending well though.
Hamalainen tries to pass to full mount but Taken defends it.
Taken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamalainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamalainen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hamalainen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hamalainen breaks from Taken's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamalainen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Taken tries to reverse the position but Hamalainen maintains control.
BOOM! Hamalainen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Taken regains half guard.
Hamalainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Taken is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hamalainen moves nicely into side control.
Taken can't do much from the bottom here.
Taken tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hamalainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hamalainen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Taken's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hamalainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taken, who protects the arm well.
Taken is looking to reverse the position.
Taken sneaks back into half guard.
Hamalainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taken taking some punishment here, with Hamalainen in his half guard.
Hamalainen slips a nice elbow through Taken's hands, connecting with Taken's forehead.

Taken actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Hamalainen there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taken is not content to let Hamalainen control the position.
Hamalainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taken's head.
Taken is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hamalainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hamalainen's back!
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!
I really don't envy Hamalainen right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Taken's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Taken working for the choke.
Hamalainen rolls, trying to escape but Taken keeps control of the position.
Jukko Hamalainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Will Taken go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Taken not allowing Hamalainen to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jukko Hamalainen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hamalainen tries to score with a low kick but Taken moves his leg out of the way.

Taken scores with a takedown into Hamalainen's guard.
Hamalainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taken.
Taken preventing the sweep.
Taken trying to control but Hamalainen is working from the bottom.
Hamalainen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Taken wants to control from the top but Hamalainen keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chance Taken hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Taken shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hamalainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Taken is pressing down on Hamalainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hamalainen is holding on for now.
Hamalainen is not content to let Taken control the position.
Hamalainen won't allow Taken to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen is looking to improve his position.
Taken throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taken is trying to control. Hamalainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taken keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Chance Taken has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamalainen is defended easily by Taken.
Hamalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamalainen.
A shot to the body from Hamalainen misses

and Taken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hamalainen's guard.

Taken gets to his feet - Hamalainen follows without any prompting.

Taken clinches.
Hamalainen lands a shot to the body.

Taken gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamalainen wants to get back to full guard.
Hamalainen punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hamalainen is just riding it out for now. Taken eventually gives up the hold.
Hamalainen trying to control but Taken postures up.
Hamalainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taken wants to control from the top but Hamalainen keeps moving.
Taken keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hamalainen's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamalainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taken trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamalainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Taken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taken 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chance Taken!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between J Blunts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank The Razors Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blunts comes into the arena with Cypress Hill - Hits From the Bong blaring out of the sound system. 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 Tank The Razors Edge was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Blunts
vs
The Razors Edge

182 cm
27
196 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

188 cm
30
199 lbs
22 - 9 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Real Fighters Nutrition
PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 6 and Laundering 90% )

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Blunts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank The Razors Edge!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunts is looking to chop away at The Razors Edge's legs.
Blunts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Razors Edge manages to avoid it.
A low kick from The Razors Edge is predictable there

and Blunts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blunts.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Blunts throwing strikes but missing.
The Razors Edge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Razors Edge pulls Blunts in close to his closed guard and prevents Blunts from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blunts stops The Razors Edge from standing up.
The Razors Edge keeping moving, preventing Blunts from controlling successfully.
The Razors Edge trying to control the position.
Blunts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts in side control, throwing shots but The Razors Edge defends.
Blunts tries to advance to mount but can't.
The Razors Edge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blunts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blunts has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, The Razors Edge works to full guard.
Blunts being controlled here momentarily.
The Razors Edge tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunts wants to pass the guard but The Razors Edge is keeping the position.
Blunts is looking to work some ground and pound but The Razors Edge has wrist control.
Blunts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blunts tries to free his leg and advance position but The Razors Edge is retaining full guard.
Blunts passes The Razors Edge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Razors Edge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Razors Edge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blunts is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blunts prevents The Razors Edge from getting back to his feet.
Blunts 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blunts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Razors Edge is trying to keep Blunts in close.
Blunts trying to control but The Razors Edge is working from the bottom.
Blunts being controlled here momentarily.
Blunts stands up over The Razors Edge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blunts pushing down on The Razors Edge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blunts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Razors Edge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Razors Edge pulls Blunts in close to his closed guard and prevents Blunts from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blunts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blunts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blunts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blunts pushing down on The Razors Edge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blunts is trying to control the action in half guard but The Razors Edge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blunts is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The Razors Edge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blunts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blunts misses with a body shot.
Blunts throws a head kick that misses.
Blunts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blunts.

Blunts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blunts in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blunts fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blunts trying to control the action but The Razors Edge is working from the bottom.
Blunts in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blunts wants to control but The Razors Edge is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Blunts are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The Razors Edge defending against the ground and pound.
Blunts wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Razors Edge keeps working.
Blunts lands some shots froms side control.
Blunts in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The Razors Edge is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee asks Blunts politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Blunts prefers to stall for the moment though.
The Razors Edge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blunts off and has taken his back!
The Razors Edge is trying to stick to Blunts's back but Blunts is turning into The Razors Edge. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in The Razors Edge's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Blunts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge has momentary wrist control but Blunts slips an elbow through the middle.
Blunts passes The Razors Edge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blunts tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Razors Edge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Razors Edge is trying to maintain the position but Blunts is very close to passing his half guard.

Blunts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blunts is keen to just control but The Razors Edge is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blunts is looking for a kimura here.
Blunts wants to control but The Razors Edge is keeping him busy.
Blunts wants to pass to mount but The Razors Edge is defending the position.
The Razors Edge moves into full guard.
Blunts wants to control from the top but The Razors Edge keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge wants to sweep here but Blunts controlling him for the moment.
The Razors Edge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Razors Edge wants to sweep here but Blunts controlling him for the moment.
Blunts won't allow The Razors Edge to get back to his feet.
Blunts wants to pass the guard but The Razors Edge is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blunts pushes down on The Razors Edge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Razors Edge keeping hold of Blunts's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

J Blunts dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Blunts takes a swing at The Razors Edge's ribcage but misses.
The Razors Edge misses with a low kick.
The Razors Edge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

The Razors Edge closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blunts.
Blunts is looking to break free of the clinch but The Razors Edge has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge can't find room to land a body shot as Blunts controls the action.
Blunts is trying to pull guard but The Razors Edge has him pressed against the cage.
Blunts blocking some punches.
The Razors Edge misses with a punch to the body.
Blunts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Razors Edge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blunts.
The Razors Edge misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts blocks a body shot from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blunts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Razors Edge working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from The Razors Edge fails to land.
Blunts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Razors Edge walks away with a smile on his face. Blunts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for J Blunts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Razors Edge throws a jab when Blunts was well out of range.
Blunts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Razors Edge momentarily.
Blunts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Razors Edge momentarily.
Blunts blocks a jab.
The Razors Edge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Razors Edge misses with a body shot
and Blunts counters with a nice leg kick.
The Razors Edge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Razors Edge tries to clinch but Blunts is having none of it.
The Razors Edge swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge throws a leg kick
and Blunts counters with a three punch combo that has The Razors Edge backing up. The Razors Edge nods at Blunts to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blunts scores with a jab to the head.
Blunts tries to score with a low kick but The Razors Edge moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body punch from Blunts.
Blunts scores with a hook to the body. The Razors Edge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blunts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blunts tries a head kick but it misses.
The Razors Edge slaps away a takedown attempt from Blunts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Razors Edge thows a leg kick but Blunts checks it
and Blunts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blunts lands a nice looking body shot.
Blunts looks to score with a jab to the body but The Razors Edge is just out of range.
J Blunts is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from The Razors Edge is predictable there
and Blunts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Razors Edge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Blunts.
Blunts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Razors Edge circles away quickly and effectively.
Blunts scoring well with a low kick there.
The Razors Edge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Razors Edge drops his hands momentarily and Blunts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tank The Razors Edge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
J Blunts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Razors Edge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Razors Edge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Blunts gets the takedown into side control.
Blunts controlling the position.
The Razors Edge tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Razors Edge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blunts is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down The Razors Edge's shoulder. That is not cool.
Blunts trying to control the action but The Razors Edge is working from the bottom.
Blunts misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blunts wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Razors Edge keeps working.

Blunts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Razors Edge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... J Blunts!
After the fight, J Blunts was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eulogy Spoakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faze Wrecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spoakin comes to the cage accompanied by Scarface ft Devin The Dude - Hand Of The Dead Body. Wrecker has chosen AC/DC - Chase the Ace as his entrance music. Faze Wrecker has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Spoakin
vs
Wrecker

187 cm
31
272 lbs
25 - 4 - 0

196 cm
23
285 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eulogy Spoakin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Faze Wrecker!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spoakin throws a series of strikes that have Wrecker backpedaling.
Wrecker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spoakin scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spoakin throws a body punch but Wrecker moves out of range.
Spoakin misses with a low kick.
Spoakin throws out a leg kick but Wrecker moves out of range and Spoakin only half commits.
Spoakin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrecker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spoakin. Spoakin obviously looking to wear him down.
Wrecker looks gassed!
Wrecker wants to clinch up but Spoakin keeps it at a distance.
Spoakin lands a high kick!
Spoakin takes a swing at Wrecker's ribcage but misses.
Wrecker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spoakin throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Spoakin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spoakin.
Wrecker just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrecker throws a low kick but Spoakin avoids it.
Spoakin tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wrecker moves in looking to clinch but Spoakin pushes him off.
Spoakin connects with an inside leg kick.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Wrecker got wobbled bad by a big combination! Spoakin presses forward with punches and knees until Wrecker stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Wrecker closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eulogy Spoakin!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orville Redenbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redenbacher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Danger Zone. Corleone has chosen Direct Hit!/Mixtapes - Werewolf Shame as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Orville Redenbacher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Redenbacher
vs
Corleone

190 cm
25
220 lbs
16 - 4 - 1

190 cm
26
213 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orville Redenbacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corleone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redenbacher lands a leg kick that knocks Corleone off balance momentarily.
Redenbacher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corleone connects with a body shot.
Redenbacher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corleone shoots for a double leg takedown but Redenbacher sprawls well. He's pushed Corleone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redenbacher tries to clinch but Corleone is having none of it.
A cross from Corleone lands.
Corleone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corleone lands a jab.
Redenbacher tries to clinch but Corleone is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redenbacher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corleone scrambles back to his feet.
Orville Redenbacher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redenbacher throws a low kick but Corleone moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Corleone.
Redenbacher scores with a leg kick.
Redenbacher tries to clinch there but Corleone circles away.
Redenbacher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corleone moves away.
Corleone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redenbacher finds it's way round the side to connect with Corleone's head.
Corleone throws a big shot that 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!
Redenbacher gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corleone.
Redenbacher checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corleone shoots in but Redenbacher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orville Redenbacher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Corleone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher tries to clinch there but Corleone circles away.
Corleone dives in and grabs Redenbacher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Redenbacher pushes down on Corleone's head and hops out.
Corleone slips under a jab.
Corleone throws a hook but Redenbacher blocks it.
Corleone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redenbacher defends it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Redenbacher misses.
Redenbacher slips under a jab from Corleone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher is looking to clinch but Corleone is avoiding it.
Redenbacher ducks under a wild hook from Corleone.
Redenbacher missing with a left hand there. Corleone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redenbacher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corleone momentarily.
Redenbacher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corleone.
Redenbacher scoring well with a low kick there.
Redenbacher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corleone connects with a body shot.
Corleone takes a swing at Redenbacher's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corleone throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher scores with a jab.
Redenbacher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corleone looks gassed!
Corleone swinging wildly here.
Corleone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corleone swats away the attempt to clinch by Redenbacher.
Corleone circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redenbacher misses with a double jab
and Corleone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Redenbacher throws a jab but it's blocked by Corleone.

Corleone feints and as Redenbacher raises his hands in defense, Corleone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Corleone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Redenbacher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Redenbacher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Redenbacher!
Corleone is looking for a sweep.
Redenbacher wants to stand but Corleone has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone is trying to control Redenbacher's posture but Redenbacher avoids it.
Corleone is looking to reverse the position.
Corleone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Redenbacher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Redenbacher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orville Redenbacher has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Corleone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corleone shoots for a double leg takedown but Redenbacher sprawls well. He's pushed Corleone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orville Redenbacher is winning the standup battle so far.
Corleone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Redenbacher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corleone.
Redenbacher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Rich Corleone has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone scores with a punch to the head.
Redenbacher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Corleone misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Redenbacher. No joy for Corleone on that attempt.
Orville Redenbacher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Corleone.
Redenbacher is looking to clinch.
Redenbacher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Corleone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corleone.
Redenbacher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Redenbacher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redenbacher avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Redenbacher misses.
Redenbacher throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Redenbacher counters with a slapping leg kick.
Redenbacher thows a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Redenbacher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redenbacher lands with a hook. Corleone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redenbacher throws a hook but Corleone avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orville Redenbacher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rich Corleone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Redenbacher rushes Corleone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Redenbacher scores with a shot to the side of Corleone's head.
Redenbacher works on Corleone's body with a couple of short punches.
Redenbacher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corleone tries a body shot but Redenbacher blocks it.

Redenbacher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redenbacher thows a body kick. Corleone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Redenbacher scores with a jab. Corleone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Corleone is rocked!
Corleone is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Redenbacher doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Corleone crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Corleone's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orville Redenbacher!
A victorious Orville Redenbacher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berkshire Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nakamura
vs
Hathaway

188 cm
25
215 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

187 cm
27
210 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Nakamura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berkshire Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hathaway clinches with his opponent.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hathaway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hathaway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nakamura is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Hathaway controls his hands.
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Hathaway.
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Hathaway.
Still in the clinch, Hathaway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakamura looking to throw knees to the head but Hathaway is blocking nicely.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
Hathaway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Hathaway.
Hathaway prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hathaway's elbow.
Nakamura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hathaway is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakamura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hathaway has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nakamura clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nakamura breaks Hathaway's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Hathaway working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hathaway is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Hathaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hathaway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Hathaway looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
Hathaway wants to stand but Nakamura is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Hathaway is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Nakamura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Hathaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hathaway swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura pushing down on Hathaway's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hathaway has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hathaway defending well though.
Hathaway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hathaway wants to get back to full guard but Nakamura has passed into side control.
Nakamura wants to control but Hathaway is keeping him busy.
Hathaway is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakamura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Nakamura is going to stand back up.

Nakamura decides to stand up.
Nakamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hathaway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nakamura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nakamura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hathaway can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nakamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hathaway tries to avoid it but Nakamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hathaway to the ground. Hathaway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nakamura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nakamura with a hook.
Hathaway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakamura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Hathaway feints and as Nakamura raises his hands in defense, Hathaway changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakamura managing to control the position.
Hathaway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hathaway trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hathaway with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hathaway is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Nakamura is working hard here to advance position.
Hathaway in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
Nakamura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nakamura is trying to control. Hathaway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nakamura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hathaway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hathaway wants to get back to full guard.
Hathaway trying to control here.
Nakamura is nestled in close to Hathaway, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hiro Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway is looking to improve his position.
Hathaway trying to control from the bottom.
Nakamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Nakamura seems content to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hathaway fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakamura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakamura scoring well with a low kick there.
Hathaway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
A jab from Hathaway does it's job there.
A solid body kick from Nakamura.
Hathaway is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hathaway tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nakamura moves into range and clinches up with Hathaway.
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Nakamura has picked Hathaway up - he's going for a ride! Nakamura dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nakamura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hathaway is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamura is trying to control. Hathaway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nakamura wants to stand but Hathaway has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakamura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nice strikes from Nakamura there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Nakamura dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hathaway thows a body shot but no joy.
Hathaway throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Hathaway lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Nakamura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Hathaway moves out of range.

Nakamura takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hathaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hathaway misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakamura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hathaway works on Nakamura's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hathaway.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land.
Hathaway scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway lands a left hand.
Hathaway misses with a body punch.
Hathaway lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hathaway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Hathaway won't allow it.
Nakamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hathaway is defending well for now.
Hathaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Hathaway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Hathaway.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Hathaway controls the action.
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Hathaway.
Hathaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berkshire Hathaway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hathaway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hathaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hathaway lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakamura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakamura.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
Hathaway tries to throw a body punch but Nakamura avoids it by throwing Hathaway back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land.
Hathaway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakamura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamura.
Hathaway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hathaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Hathaway blocks it.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hathaway misses with a body punch.
Hathaway is working Nakamura over against the cage.
Hathaway wants a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Hathaway as the two fighters clinch.
Hathaway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hathaway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hathaway lands a shoulder strike.
Hathaway can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamura controls the action.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Hathaway controls the action.
A hook to the body from Hathaway.
A short uppercut from Hathaway.
Hathaway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Hathaway.
Hathaway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hathaway lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hathaway.

Nakamura is rocked!
Hathaway creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nakamura's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nakamura drops to his knees and Hathaway pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Berkshire Hathaway!
Berkshire Hathaway is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Berkshire Hathaway, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.