HEROES 25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Michalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa comes to the cage accompanied by Fratelli D'Italia. Michal Michalski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Balboa
vs
Michalski

175 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
178 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 London, Giovanni Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Michalski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa tests Michalski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michalski lands a slapping body shot.
Balboa lands with a shot to the body.
Balboa with a nice cross.

Balboa clinches with his opponent.
Michalski has Balboa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Balboa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Balboa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa avoiding damage.
Michalski tries for a takedown but Balboa manages to get underhooks.
Balboa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Balboa is working Michalski over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michalski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Giovanni Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Michalski.
Balboa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Michalski looks gassed!

Balboa rushes Michalski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michalski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Balboa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michalski walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Balboa! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giovanni Balboa!
An out of breath Giovanni Balboa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Zol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pope
vs
Zol

200 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Zol!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zol throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pope tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zol is in Pope's guard.
Zol chips away with some ground and pound.

Pope is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zol defends well.
Zol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Pope is rocked!
Pope really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope is trying to keep Zol in close.
Oh Pope is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zol postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Pope covers up, he's hurt! Zol keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Zol and the ref steps in to end the fight! Zol can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Zol!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jura Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Salciak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma comes to the cage accompanied by Mt Eden Dubstep - Escape. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jorma
vs
Salciak

180 cm
20
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jura Jorma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Piotr Salciak!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salciak looks for a takedown but Jorma sprawls well.
Jorma wants to clinch but Salciak slips to the side

and Salciak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jorma's guard.
Salciak prevents Jorma from getting back to his feet.
Jorma keeping moving, preventing Salciak from controlling successfully.

Salciak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salciak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salciak wants to control from the top but Jorma keeps moving.
Jorma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jorma tries to get out of the position.

Salciak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salciak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jorma wants to get back to his feet but Salciak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Salciak gets to his feet. Jorma looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jorma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salciak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jorma is in Salciak's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salciak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salciak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jorma is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salciak trying to keep a closed guard but Jorma is proving a slippery customer.
Jorma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salciak on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Piotr Salciak.
Salciak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jorma looks to land a combination but Salciak avoids it well.
Salciak swats away the attempt to clinch by Jorma.
Jorma stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jorma tries to clinch up.
Jorma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salciak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salciak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jorma swivels and escapes.
Jura Jorma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Salciak.

Salciak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Salciak is trying to drag Jorma to the mat but Jorma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Salciak is trying to break the clinch but Jorma has him pressed against the cage.
Jorma lands a left hand.

Jorma has clasped his hands together around Salciak's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salciak is looking to regain half guard here but Jorma keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Salciak pushes Jorma away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jorma gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Salciak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Salciak regains half guard.
Salciak gets full guard.
Salciak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jorma manages to get himself to full guard.
Jorma is looking to stand up but Salciak isn't so interested in that idea.
Jorma keeping moving, preventing Salciak from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salciak postures up in Jorma's guard and throws a big left but Jorma blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salciak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Salciak trying to control but Jorma is working from the bottom.
Salciak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salciak prevents Jorma from getting back to his feet.
Salciak wants to control from the top but Jorma keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salciak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Piotr Salciak was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jorma moves in looking to clinch but Salciak pushes him off.
Jorma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salciak.
Jorma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Salciak 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.

Jorma feints and as Salciak raises his hands in defense, Jorma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salciak trying to keep a closed guard but Jorma is proving a slippery customer.
Piotr Salciak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jorma has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salciak is proving hard to escape from.
Salciak is pulling down on Jorma's head. It's preventing any offense from Jorma, at least for the moment.

Salciak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salciak is trying to control the position but Jorma postures up.
Jorma is looking to stand up but Salciak won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salciak is on top in guard.
Jorma keeping moving, preventing Salciak from controlling successfully.
Salciak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Piotr Salciak has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Salciak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jorma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Salciak misses.

Salciak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jorma obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jorma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salciak is defending well for now.
Salciak tries for a takedown but Jorma manages to get underhooks.
Jorma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salciak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Salciak tries to score a body lock takedown but Jorma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jura Jorma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Salciak.
Salciak managing to block the knees to the body from Jorma.
Jorma cracks Salciak with a nice body shot.
Jorma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Jorma has hold of one of Salciak's legs. Salciak is fighting the takedown attempt but Jorma gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorma wants to get up but he can't break Salciak's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma wants to stand and escape but instead Salciak has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Salciak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Salciak stands and steps away. Jorma gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Jorma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Salciak is looking to control Jorma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salciak avoid being mounted?
Salciak is pressing down on Jorma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Salciak pushes a forearm under Jorma's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jorma is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piotr Salciak!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zenon Scyzoryk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Gouki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Scyzoryk
vs
Gouki

189 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
20
174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 London, Zenon Scyzoryk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shin Gouki!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gouki clinches up against the cage.
Scyzoryk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gouki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Gouki as the two fighters clinch.

Gouki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scyzoryk fails with the takedown.
Gouki thuds his right hand into Scyzoryk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Zenon Scyzoryk has been cut.
Gouki swinging wildly here.
Gouki connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Scyzoryk! He's out on his feet! Gouki rushes in and drops Scyzoryk with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shin Gouki!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristen Oy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Muller (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.

Oy
vs
Muller

222 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
240 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristen Oy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcel Muller!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Muller moves into the clinch.
A short right from Muller.
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oy wants a takedown but no success here.
Oy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muller is defending well.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Oy controls his hands.
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muller lands a knee to the body.
Oy takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oy avoids it.
Muller leaning his opponent against the cage.
Muller is pressed up against the cage. Oy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muller down to the mat. Muller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristen Oy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Muller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muller connects with a single shot there.
A good leg kick by Muller.
Oy shoots in and drives through. Muller sprawls well.

Muller clinches up against the cage.

Muller breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller swinging wildly here.
Oy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muller but Muller pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oy eats them both and turns towards Muller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Oy tries to keep at a distance but Muller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Oy shrugs off.

It looks like Kristen Oy has been cut.
Nice elbow from Muller.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oy is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Muller stops a takedown attempt from Oy.
Nice elbow from Muller.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Oy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oy dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristen Oy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Oy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Muller counters by clinching up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Muller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Muller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muller tries a knee to the head but Oy blocks it.
Oy avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Oy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muller prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristen Oy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller tries a knee to the head but Oy blocks it.
Muller lands an elbow just above Oy 's eye.
Muller stops a takedown attempt from Oy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muller tries a knee to the head but Oy blocks it.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oy's defenses.
Oy can't get the takedown.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muller prevents the takedown attempt.
Muller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

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

Muller closes the distance and pushes Oy back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller is pressed up against the cage. Oy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muller down to the mat. Muller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Muller rushes Oy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Muller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oy needs to keep his hands up - Muller had a free shot at his head there.
Muller misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Muller!
A combination from Muller does no damage.

Muller closes the distance and clinches.
Muller scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oy looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Muller breaks from the clinch.
Oy shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Muller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller lands a glancing blow to the side of Oy's head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Muller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kristen Oy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Muller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oy avoids a punch combination nicely.

Oy gets tackled into the cage by Muller. Muller maintains the clinch.
Muller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oy backwards.
Muller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oy has Muller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muller pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristen Oy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Muller lands a head shot.
Marcel Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Muller pushes Oy up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Muller.
Muller lands a body punch.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oy.
Muller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muller misses with some punches.
Oy is working for takedown but Muller is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Muller lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller misses with a jab, cross combination.

Muller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oy has Muller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Muller.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oy's defenses.
Oy has Muller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marcel Muller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oy takes an elbow to the temple.
Oy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Muller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muller working Oy over with knees to the body.
Oy goes for a takedown attempt but Muller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muller tries to bum rush Oy with a series of wild strikes but Oy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Muller!
Marcel Muller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qwerty Asdfgh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qwerty Asdfgh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Asdfgh
vs
Belt

225 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

187 cm
18
224 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Qwerty Asdfgh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blue Belt!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asdfgh tries to clinch but Belt is having none of it.
Asdfgh wants to clinch up but Belt keeps it at a distance.
Asdfgh is looking to clinch.

Asdfgh pushes Belt up against the cage in a clinch.
Asdfgh tries a knee to the head but Belt blocks it.
Asdfgh is pushing Belt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Belt tries to pull guard but Asdfgh holds him up against the cage and eventually Belt drops back down to his feet.
Belt jumps guard but Asdfgh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Belt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Qwerty Asdfgh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Belt.
Belt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asdfgh walks away with a smile on his face. Belt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asdfgh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Asdfgh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Belt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asdfgh walks away with a smile on his face. Belt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Asdfgh stuffs the takedown attempt from Belt. Belt gets slowly back to his feet.
Asdfgh tries to clinch up but Belt circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asdfgh's waist but Asdfgh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belt off to one side.
Belt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asdfgh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asdfgh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belt walks into a left hand.
Asdfgh stuffs the takedown attempt from Belt. Belt gets slowly back to his feet.
Belt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asdfgh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Belt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asdfgh tries to clinch but Belt moves out of range.

Belt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Belt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belt uses his free foot to push down on Asdfgh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Asdfgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Belt looking to secure an arm triangle but Asdfgh defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Belt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Belt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Asdfgh looks a forlorn figure.
Asdfgh is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Asdfgh holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Belt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Belt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Asdfgh is surviving well by controlling Belt's body position as best he can.
Belt landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asdfgh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Belt is working for a guillotine from mount but Asdfgh frees his head quite easily.

Belt is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Asdfgh to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Asdfgh shrugs it off.
Asdfgh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belt on the ground.
Belt working the ground and pound effectively.

Belt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Asdfgh has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Belt is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Asdfgh to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Asdfgh shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Asdfgh's face.
Asdfgh squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Belt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Belt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Belt unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Asdfgh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asdfgh is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Asdfgh is breathing heavily.
Belt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Belt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belt swats away the attempt to clinch by Asdfgh.
Belt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asdfgh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belt somewhat.
Belt shoots in looking for a takedown. Asdfgh tries to sprawl out of it but Belt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asdfgh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Belt keeps the fight on the outside.
Asdfgh tries to close the distance and clinch but Belt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belt fails with a takedown attempt.
Qwerty Asdfgh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Belt.
Asdfgh stuffs the takedown.
Asdfgh is looking to clinch but Belt is avoiding it.
Asdfgh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asdfgh pinned against the cage. Asdfgh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belt shoots for a takedown but Asdfgh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belt keeps the fight on the outside.
Belt keeps the fight on the outside.
Asdfgh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Belt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asdfgh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asdfgh pinned against the cage. Asdfgh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asdfgh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asdfgh tries to close the distance and clinch but Belt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asdfgh doesn't manage to clinch there - Belt circles away.
Belt keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt shoots for a takedown but Asdfgh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Asdfgh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Belt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belt has a takedown stuffed.
Belt is breathing heavily.

Belt gets the takedown into side control.
Asdfgh is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Belt asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Belt is trying to get an arm triangle but Asdfgh is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asdfgh regains half guard there - taking advantage of Belt's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt thows a huge punch but Asdfgh dodges it nicely.
Asdfgh pushes Belt off looking to stand but Belt dives back in and keeps control.
Belt is trying to control the action in half guard but Asdfgh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belt is taking a breather. Asdfgh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belt connects with a nice short shot to Asdfgh's temple.

Belt wants to work for an arm triangle but Asdfgh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asdfgh's head.
Asdfgh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Belt wants to work for an arm triangle but Asdfgh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belt is looking to take a break and control but Asdfgh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Belt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asdfgh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belt.
Asdfgh is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Asdfgh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blue Belt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Asdfgh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asdfgh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asdfgh circles away.
Qwerty Asdfgh is winning the standup battle so far.

Belt drives through with a takedown into Asdfgh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Asdfgh wants to stand but Belt is controlling the position.
Asdfgh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belt.
Asdfgh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Belt drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Belt seems to have locked his on tight now - Asdfgh screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Belt, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Blue Belt!
An out of breath Blue Belt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seth Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wray comes to the cage accompanied by The Leprechan Song. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Wray
vs
Rossi

185 cm
22
195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Wolfpack Threadz
Brute

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seth Wray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giorgio Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wray throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wray, as that shot connected.
Rossi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wray swivels and escapes.
Decent striking displayed by Wray there.
Wray stuffs the takedown attempt from Rossi. Rossi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rossi moves out of range as Wray strikes.
The fighters circling - Wray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Wray.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Wray.
Rossi lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi throws a body punch but Wray moves out of range.
Wray moves in looking to clinch but Rossi pushes him off.
Seth Wray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Wray misses the target.
Wray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wray misses with an uppercut.
Rossi takes one on the button.
Rossi misses with a takedown attempt
and Wray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Giorgio Rossi has been cut.
Seth Wray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgio Rossi.
Wray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossi under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi takes one to the side of the head.

Rossi is rocked!
Wray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rossi is still on wobbly legs! Can Wray finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Rossi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Rossi looks to clinch but Wray throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Rossi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Seth Wray!
Seth Wray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chip Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bard Palawszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palawszewski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Type 0 Negative Kill you tonight . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Douglas
vs
Palawszewski

200 cm
19
181 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
174 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

5th Round Clothing
Non-Stop Nutrition

$10

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chip Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bard Palawszewski !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palawszewski throws a sloppy head kick

and Douglas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Palawszewski !
Palawszewski 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Douglas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Palawszewski is surviving well by controlling Douglas's body position as best he can.

Douglas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Palawszewski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Douglas looking for a guillotine from mount but Palawszewski is having none of it.

Palawszewski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Douglas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Douglas is working for a guillotine from mount but Palawszewski frees his head quite easily.
Palawszewski trying desperately to get to his feet.

Douglas is working for a guillotine from mount but Palawszewski frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palawszewski wants to get back to his feet.
Douglas landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Douglas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Palawszewski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Palawszewski is trying to stand up.

Douglas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Palawszewski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Douglas looking to secure an arm triangle but Palawszewski defends it well.

Douglas gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Palawszewski throws the kick towards the body but Douglas avoids it.
Douglas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Palawszewski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Douglas is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palawszewski throws a wild body kick that Douglas sees coming a mile off.
Palawszewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Palawszewski .
Douglas avoids the head kick by Palawszewski .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Palawszewski misses

and Douglas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Douglas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Palawszewski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Douglas.
Palawszewski is trying to stand back up but Douglas is controlling him
Palawszewski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Douglas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Palawszewski is just riding it out for now. Douglas eventually gives up the hold.
Palawszewski wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Douglas lands a nice short elbow.
Douglas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palawszewski defending well though.
Palawszewski wants to get back to his feet.
Douglas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palawszewski is trying to stand.
Douglas is looking to advance position but Palawszewski won't allow it.

Douglas is working for a kimura but Palawszewski is defending it quite comfortably.
Palawszewski wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas wants to pass the guard but Palawszewski is defending well.
Palawszewski is looking to escape.

Palawszewski kicks Douglas off and gets back to his feet.
Palawszewski throws a wild body kick that Douglas sees coming a mile off.
Douglas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Douglas shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palawszewski connects with a body shot that sends Douglas's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palawszewski .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Douglas dominated that round.
That's time! Douglas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Douglas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palawszewski looks to throw a body kick

and Douglas counters with a shoot takedown. Palawszewski fights it but they end up in guard.

Douglas drops back looking for a leg! Palawszewski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Palawszewski manages to kick Douglas off! Douglas jumps back into Palawszewski 's guard.
Douglas tries to free his leg and advance position but Palawszewski is retaining full guard.
Palawszewski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Douglas is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palawszewski is breathing heavily.

Douglas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Douglas won't allow Palawszewski to get back to his feet.
Douglas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palawszewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chip Douglas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Douglas advances position into side control!

Douglas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Palawszewski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Douglas landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Palawszewski tries to escape but Douglas is in control.

Douglas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palawszewski , who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Palawszewski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Palawszewski misses with a two punch combination.
Palawszewski gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Douglas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Palawszewski won't be happy with that.

Douglas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palawszewski , who protects the arm well.
Douglas prevents Palawszewski from escaping the position.

Douglas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palawszewski , who protects the arm well.
Palawszewski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Douglas has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Palawszewski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Douglas yanks on the arm and Palawszewski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Douglas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chip Douglas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BitchFace PoopyPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Kicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Kicko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

PoopyPants
vs
Kicko

197 cm
22
222 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
26
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, BitchFace PoopyPants!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Kicko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PoopyPants misses with a straight right.
PoopyPants misses with a right hand
and Kicko counters with a stiff right hand.
BitchFace PoopyPants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicko looks to land a left hand but PoopyPants moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by PoopyPants. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of PoopyPants.

It looks like Mike Kicko has been cut.
Kicko ducks under a wild hook from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
PoopyPants throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kicko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
PoopyPants takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicko misses with a takedown attempt - PoopyPants sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kicko misses with a looping right.
PoopyPants cracks a nice hook into Kicko's ribs.
PoopyPants misses with a body shot.
Kicko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PoopyPants.
Kicko moves away from the strike by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PoopyPants looks to land a right hand but Kicko moved out of range.
Kicko closes the distance but PoopyPants moves to the side
and PoopyPants counters with a lovely straight right hand!
PoopyPants scores with a punch to the head.
Kicko throws a lazy right hand but PoopyPants sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
PoopyPants lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
BitchFace PoopyPants is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kicko looks to land a left hand but PoopyPants moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PoopyPants throws a looping overhand right but Kicko ducks down to avoid it.
PoopyPants tries to move into range but Kicko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
PoopyPants thows a body shot but no joy.
PoopyPants avoids the body shot from Kicko.
PoopyPants thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants tests Kicko's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That has opened up Mike Kicko's cut even more.
A jab from Kicko misses.
PoopyPants misses with an uppercut

and Kicko counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
What's PoopyPants going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PoopyPants struggling a bit here.
Kicko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
PoopyPants is looking to reverse the position.
Kicko trying to control the position but PoopyPants is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants struggling a bit here.
PoopyPants tries to improve position but can't.
PoopyPants is trying to control Kicko's posture but Kicko avoids it.
Kicko moves into full mount!

Kicko wants to finish this one by submission but PoopyPants is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kicko.
PoopyPants keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kicko's lack of action.

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

Kicko is working for an americana but PoopyPants has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kicko was thinking about the submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kicko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BitchFace PoopyPants dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Kicko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kicko takes a swing at PoopyPants's ribcage but misses.
BitchFace PoopyPants is winning the standup battle so far.
PoopyPants misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Kicko. Those never looked like landing.
PoopyPants waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicko.
Kicko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kicko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kicko ducks under a wild hook from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants cracks Kicko with a good jab.
PoopyPants displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kicko.
PoopyPants is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kicko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kicko drops his hands momentarily and PoopyPants takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
PoopyPants slips a jab and a cross from Kicko.
PoopyPants listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants misses with an uppercut
and Kicko counters with a straight right hand.
Kicko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. PoopyPants defends it nicely.

Kicko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching PoopyPants on his heels. He'll look to pass PoopyPants's guard now, I'm sure.
PoopyPants looking for a sweep. Not yet PoopyPants, not yet.
PoopyPants wants to hit a switch here but Kicko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for PoopyPants there!
PoopyPants is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
PoopyPants is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
PoopyPants tries to hold on but Kicko pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants is in all sorts of trouble here.

Kicko working for a guillotine from mount but PoopyPants is in no mood to give up.
PoopyPants is squirming around, avoiding Kicko's attempts to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PoopyPants is desperately trying to improve his position but Kicko has a good base and remains in mount.
PoopyPants tries to hold on but Kicko pushes him away.
PoopyPants is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
PoopyPants working to try and regain half guard.
Kicko is looking to work his way around to PoopyPants's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
PoopyPants is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kicko with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
PoopyPants is wriggling around trying to escape.
PoopyPants is squirming around, avoiding Kicko's attempts to control the action.
Kicko with a couple of short strikes.

Kicko goes for an armbar but PoopyPants turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants trying to control the pace.
PoopyPants wants to pass the guard but Kicko is defending well.
Kicko wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kicko gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicko keeping moving, preventing PoopyPants from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that BitchFace PoopyPants will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Kicko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

PoopyPants connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kicko momentarily.
The fighters circling - Kicko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kicko misses with a wild combination.
PoopyPants lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kicko at a distance.
PoopyPants clobbers Kicko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kicko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicko moves out of range of the strikes.
PoopyPants throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from PoopyPants. Kicko does a little dance to reset his feet.
PoopyPants uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
PoopyPants fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kicko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
PoopyPants staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from PoopyPants misses.
Kicko staying out of range there.
Kicko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as PoopyPants sprawls well. PoopyPants wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kicko gets slowly back to his feet.
PoopyPants waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicko.
Kicko takes a jab right on the kisser.

The cut above Mike Kicko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by PoopyPants.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicko looks to land a left hand but PoopyPants moved out of range nicely.
PoopyPants lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Mike Kicko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
PoopyPants just misses with a punch to the body.
PoopyPants drops Kicko with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kicko! PoopyPants dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BitchFace PoopyPants!
BitchFace PoopyPants retains his light heavyweight title!