BFC 2 - Akamara vs. Teixeira PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Yablonski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Overeem
vs
Yablonski

180 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
224 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremy Yablonski!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Overeem. Those never looked like landing.

Yablonski moves into range and clinches up with Overeem.
Yablonski tries to pull guard but Overeem won't allow it.

Yablonski breaks from the clinch.
Overeem tries to clinch up but Yablonski circles away and keeps his distance.
Fedor Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yablonski dives in and grabs Overeem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Overeem pushes down on Yablonski's head and hops out.
Overeem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Overeem throws a series of punches but Yablonski avoids them all with ease.
Yablonski throws a head kick but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Yablonski is out on his feet! Overeem sets himself and nearly takes Yablonski's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Overeem!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bo Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Schwager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Duke
vs
Schwager

182 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
135 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bo Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Norbert Schwager!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Duke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schwager will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schwager lands a right hook to the body.
Duke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schwager looks to land a combination but Duke avoids it well.
Duke avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Schwager lands.
Schwager goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Duke is rocked!
Schwager swats away the attempt to clinch by Duke.
Oh Duke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager throws a series of punches but Duke moves out of range.
Duke seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Schwager, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schwager misses with a double jab.
Schwager rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schwager rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Schwager.
Schwager keeps the fight on the outside.
Schwager throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duke misses with an uppercut. Schwager saw that one coming.
Schwager lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duke backs up against the cage.
Schwager throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norbert Schwager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwager throws a nice looking combination but Duke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duke fails to land with a series of punches.
Duke misses with a takedown
and Schwager counters with a three punch combo that has Duke backing up. Duke nods at Schwager to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Schwager.
Schwager cracks Duke with a good jab.
Schwager digs a good hook to Duke's body.
Duke tries to clinch up but Schwager circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Schwager.
Schwager lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Duke tries a low kick but Schwager avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Schwager. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schwager lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Schwager as Duke shoots in.
Schwager throws a right and a left that Duke avoids nicely.
Duke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwager.
Schwager swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schwager throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duke.
Schwager blocks a head kick by Duke.
Schwager tries to bum rush Duke with a series of wild strikes but Duke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schwager throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duke ducks right into an uppercut from Schwager.
Schwager will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duke tries to clinch but Schwager moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Duke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schwager to the mat! Schwager manages to get full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schwager is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schwager really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Duke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schwager's head.
Duke stops Schwager from standing up.

Schwager has his feet on Duke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwager cracks Duke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schwager.
Duke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schwager defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Duke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwager misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Duke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duke takes one on the button.
Schwager throws a series of punches but Duke moves out of range.
Schwager swinging wildly here.
Schwager looks to land a combination but Duke avoids it well.
Duke tries a low kick but Schwager avoids it.
Duke moves in looking to clinch but Schwager pushes him off.
Duke throws a leg kick that misses.
Schwager misses with a few strikes there.
Duke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Duke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schwager is trying to push Duke away but Duke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schwager blocks the elbow strike.
Duke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schwager avoids it.
Schwager is looking to break free of the clinch but Duke has double underhooks.
Duke is trying to pull guard but Schwager has him pressed against the cage.
Schwager is trying to force a seperation but Duke has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwager wants to break the clinch but can't.

Schwager breaks from the clinch.
Duke tries to clinch there but Schwager circles away.
Schwager throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duke has a takedown stuffed.
Norbert Schwager is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schwager.
Schwager throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schwager scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Schwager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwager misses with a series of wild punches.
Duke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duke slips a jab and a cross from Schwager.
Schwager fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Schwager tries to keep at a distance but Duke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duke has Schwager pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schwager manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Duke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwager wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schwager manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duke is defended easily by Schwager.
Schwager throws a series of punches but Duke moves out of range.
Norbert Schwager seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duke.
Duke takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schwager lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Schwager cracks Duke with an uppercut from hell and Duke crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Schwager's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Duke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwager is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schwager scores with a shot to the body.
Schwager scores with a decent looking hook.
Duke is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Schwager just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Duke has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Norbert Schwager!
A less than humble Norbert Schwager misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikos Karapatsakidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Conway might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Saigon - Desperado. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Conway
vs
Karapatsakidis

175 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikos Karapatsakidis!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Conway changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karapatsakidis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Karapatsakidis misses with a strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conway controlling the position.

Conway is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karapatsakidis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Conway trying to control the action but Karapatsakidis is working from the bottom.

Conway has an Americana. Karapatsakidis didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Conway is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Conway hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Conway!
Mark Conway decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berik Yawoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Olej (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yawoka comes to the cage accompanied by keep running up that hill. Berik Yawoka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Yawoka
vs
Olej

180 cm
29
187 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berik Yawoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dave Olej!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Olej gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yawoka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Olej can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yawoka controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Berik Yawoka.

Yawoka takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yawoka pulls Olej into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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

Yawoka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Olej off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Yawoka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Olej tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yawoka is in Olej's guard.
Yawoka landing some decent shots from guard.
Yawoka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yawoka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Olej's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yawoka passes the guard and advances to mount!

Yawoka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Olej has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Olej!

Yawoka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Olej passes into side control.
Yawoka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Olej off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yawoka controls the position.
Yawoka somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

Yawoka looking for the choke from the back.

Yawoka is looking for the choke from the back position but Olej is controlling his hands well.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Olej defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Yawoka's arms.

Olej showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olej trying to control the hands but Yawoka won't let him.
Yawoka is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Olej is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yawoka missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berik Yawoka dominated that round.
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.

Yawoka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Olej was covering up waiting for the punch and Yawoka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yawoka trying to control but Olej is working from the bottom.
Yawoka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olej works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yawoka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Olej trying to control the position.
Olej working a defensive guard but Yawoka manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yawoka controlling from side mount.
Yawoka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Olej's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yawoka is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Olej is trying to escape and Yawoka transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Olej is forced to tap! Nice work there by Yawoka! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Berik Yawoka!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Brimstoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddi Fast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brimstoned might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Origin - The Burner. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brimstoned
vs
Fast

206 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
29
300 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

TITAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keith Brimstoned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddi Fast!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fast connects with the punch.
Fast throws a hook but Brimstoned blocks it.
Brimstoned displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fast throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Fast lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brimstoned doesn't seem phased though.
Fast throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Brimstoned to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Eddi Fast has been cut.
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!
Fast throws a monster overhand right that drops Brimstoned! Fast follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddi Fast!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Myint Htaike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brady Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Htaike
vs
Baird

176 cm
21
179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
30
177 lbs
12 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Myint Htaike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brady Baird!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Htaike looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Baird tries to get to full guard but Htaike has control of the leg.
Baird is looking to control Htaike's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baird avoid being mounted?
Baird pushes Htaike off looking to stand but Htaike dives back in and keeps control.

Htaike is working for a kimura but Baird is defending it quite comfortably.

Htaike is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

Htaike is looking for a kimura but Baird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Htaike to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Htaike trying to control from half guard but Baird is working away.
Baird controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Htaike is looking for a kimura here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Htaike is looking for a kimura but Baird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Htaike to get the leverage.

Htaike is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baird defends it well.
Still in half guard, Htaike seems content to control.
Htaike tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baird knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baird is trying to stand back up but Htaike is controlling him

Htaike seems to be looking for submissions.

Htaike is looking for a kimura here.

Htaike seems to be working for a kimura but Baird defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Htaike wants to control but Baird is keeping him busy.
Htaike prevents Baird from standing back up.
Htaike content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baird regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Htaike.
Htaike stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Htaike wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Htaike throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Baird manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Htaike will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Htaike lands a jab to the nose.
Baird misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Baird.
Htaike avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Htaike gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Htaike is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baird has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myint Htaike dominated that 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.

Baird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baird throws a right hand that Htaike ducks under and follows up with a left that Htaike also avoids with ease.

Htaike closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baird quickly recovers to half guard.

Htaike is looking for a kimura here.

Htaike is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Htaike.
Htaike stalling away here and it's allowed Baird to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Htaike throwing strikes but missing.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Htaike from controlling successfully.
Htaike tries to free his leg and advance position but Baird is retaining full guard.
Htaike trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Htaike pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baird is keeping the position for now.
Htaike won't allow Baird to get back to his feet.
Htaike postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Htaike stops Baird from standing up.

Htaike postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baird is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Htaike, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Htaike escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baird is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Myint Htaike overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baird would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Htaike is trying to keep Baird in close.
Baird tries to stand but Htaike is controlling from the bottom.

Htaike looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Htaike tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Htaike is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Htaike looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baird content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baird trying to control but Htaike is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Baird is looking to stand up but Htaike won't let him.

Htaike wriggles free and stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Htaike. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Htaike takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Htaike circles away from the clinch attempt.

Htaike throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baird was covering up waiting for the punch and Htaike finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Htaike trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Htaike looking to sit in guard and control but Baird gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baird looking to sit in guard and control but Htaike gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Htaike wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Htaike prevents Baird from getting back to his feet.
Htaike's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baird looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myint Htaike dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Htaike thuds his right hand into Baird's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Htaike lands with a straight right. Baird didn't see that one coming.
Baird tries a low kick but Htaike avoids it.
Baird throws a chopping leg kick but Htaike manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baird throws a nice looking combination but Htaike bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Htaike swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Htaike misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Htaike misses its intended target.
Brady Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird looks to land a combination but Htaike avoids it well.
Baird throws a series of punches but Htaike moves out of range.
Baird throws a right hand that Htaike ducks under and follows up with a left that Htaike also avoids with ease.
Baird lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baird has his takedown stuffed
and Htaike counters with a nice body shot.
Htaike is looking to wear down Baird with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baird showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Htaike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird misses with a double jab.

Htaike looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Htaike seems to be looking for submissions.

Baird is defending against the submission attempts here by Htaike.

Htaike looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Baird is refusing to be controlled, as Htaike sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Htaike is really struggling to control Baird but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baird tries to kick Htaike off but Htaike keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Htaike stalling.
Htaike working the head and body with strikes.
Brady Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Htaike is trying to control. Baird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Htaike is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Baird to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Htaike working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Htaike pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baird is keeping the position for now.
Htaike trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Htaike passes into half guard.
Htaike trying to mount his opponent but Baird defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Htaike lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird wants to control but Htaike is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baird tries to get to full guard but Htaike has control of the leg.
Htaike looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Htaike prevents Baird from standing back up.

Baird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Myint Htaike is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Baird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Htaike is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baird!

And that's the end of the fight!
Myint Htaike showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Htaike has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myint Htaike!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Rosholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrik Aleksandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Rosholt
vs
Aleksandrov

195 cm
26
280 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Good gas tank

RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ *
RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ *

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Rosholt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrik Aleksandrov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rosholt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aleksandrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tony Rosholt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosholt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Rosholt does it's job there.

It looks like Adrik Aleksandrov has been cut.
Rosholt punishes Aleksandrov's body with a nice straight punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aleksandrov.
Rosholt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aleksandrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aleksandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aleksandrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Rosholt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aleksandrov walks into a left hand.
Rosholt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rosholt wants it to stay on the feet.
Tony Rosholt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrik Aleksandrov.
Rosholt punishes Aleksandrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Aleksandrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rosholt circles away.
Rosholt misses the shot to the body.
Tony Rosholt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Aleksandrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Rosholt which made him look bad.
A cross from Rosholt lands.
Rosholt is looking to wear down Aleksandrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rosholt with a hook.
Rosholt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rosholt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rosholt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rosholt throws a body punch but Aleksandrov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosholt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Aleksandrov is rocked!
Aleksandrov moves to clinch but Rosholt breaks away
and Rosholt counters with a crisp right that sends Aleksandrov to the canvas! Rosholt follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Rosholt!
Tony Rosholt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuoki Akamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aj Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akamara's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Illuminati. This should be fireworks!

Akamara
vs
Teixeira

182 cm
25
155 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

175 cm
24
160 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuoki Akamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aj Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akamara lunges at Teixeira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Teixeira's hand.
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Akamara's shoulder, as Akamara tries to avoid the shot.

Akamara gets a double leg takedown into Teixeira's guard.
Akamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akamara won't allow Teixeira to sweep him here.
Teixeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akamara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akamara postures up.
Teixeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Akamara 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.
Akamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with a right hand
and Akamara counters with a straight right hand.
Akamara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teixeira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akamara somewhat.
Akamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Teixeira is just out of range.
Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Akamara to counter with a crisp jab.
Teixeira looks to land a combination but Akamara avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Akamara slips a straight right by Teixeira.
A swing and a miss from Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Akamara to counter with a crisp jab.
Akamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira missing with a left hand there. Akamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teixeira circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akamara shoots for a takedown but Teixeira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akamara blocks a jab.
Akamara takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Akamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a combination. Akamara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Teixeira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Teixeira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuoki Akamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Akamara with that takedown attempt.
Teixeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akamara.
Teixeira connects with a right hand. Akamara shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akamara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teixeira defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Akamara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Akamara thows a body shot but no joy.
Teixeira misses with a straight right.
Teixeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Akamara.
Teixeira misses with a combination
and Akamara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Teixeira misses the jab.
Teixeira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Teixeira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akamara, as that shot connected.
Teixeira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Teixeira. No joy for Akamara on that attempt.
Akamara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akamara.
Teixeira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akamara.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut

and Akamara counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Teixeira's guard now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamara being controlled here momentarily.
Teixeira 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akamara postures up in Teixeira's guard and throws a big left but Teixeira blocks it.
Akamara throws a big right hand that misses.
Akamara passes Teixeira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Akamara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Akamara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akamara is looking to advance position but Teixeira won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teixeira trying to control here.
Akamara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akamara not doing much here.
Teixeira trying to get back to full guard but Akamara takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Akamara avoids the attempt from Teixeira to control.
Akamara prevents Teixeira from getting the reversal.
Akamara content just to control the position here.
Akamara landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akamara avoids the attempt from Teixeira to control.
Teixeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akamara unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akamara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Teixeira is looking to escape.
Akamara looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Teixeira is looking to get to half guard.
Akamara misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuoki Akamara 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.

Akamara slips a jab from Teixeira.
A jab from Teixeira misses.
A big left from Teixeira misses.
Akamara has his takedown stuffed
and Teixeira counters with a good, hard body kick but Akamara shrugs it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Teixeira, as that shot connected.

Nice combo by Teixeira! Oh, that's hurt him - Akamara falls to the canvas and Teixeira follows him into side control.

Akamara is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamara is trying to escape the position but Teixeira is controlling the position.
Oh Akamara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akamara tries to bench press Teixeira off him but Teixeira keeps the position.
Teixeira controlling from side mount.
Akamara is looking to reverse the position.

Teixeira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Teixeira misses with a left hand
and Akamara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akamara seems to have got his legs back now.
Akamara fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teixeira scores with a decent looking hook.
Akamara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Teixeira is just out of range.
Akamara throws a poor cross that misses
and Teixeira counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Akamara does it's job there.
Akamara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Teixeira counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Teixeira leaves Akamara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuoki Akamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teixeira throws a hook but Akamara avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira lands a big right hook! Akamara looks hurt but is still standing! Teixeira lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Akamara falls down and Teixeira dives in with a huge hammer fist! Akamara's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Teixeira runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aj Teixeira!
Aj Teixeira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.