DFC 52 - Rendziok vs Jackson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sirkillem All (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bus Orez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirkillem All has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

All
vs
Orez

195 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sirkillem All!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bus Orez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
All is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orez.
All will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
All swats away the attempt to clinch by Orez.
Orez leaves All with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Orez clinches up against the cage.
Orez keeps control of All as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
All is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
All wants to break free but Orez has control.
All goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orez prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirkillem All. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite All's efforts to push away.
Orez slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
All stalling in the clinch but Orez improves position.
All wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
All lands with a short punch from the clinch.
All is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
All is trying to force a seperation but Orez has the dominant position.
All wants to get back to striking at distance but Orez won't allow it.
All blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Orez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
All rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Bus Orez has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
All misses with a few strikes there.
Orez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sirkillem All seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orez tries to clinch but All moves out of range.
Bus Orez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
All fails with a takedown attempt.

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

Orez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
All throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Sirkillem All has been cut.
Orez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
All is breathing heavily.
All misses with a leg kick

and Orez counters by clinching up.
All swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orez tries to clinch up but All circles away and keeps his distance.
All throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from All misses the target.

Orez clinches.

Orez breaks from the clinch.
Orez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Orez takes the fight into the clinch.

Orez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orez wants to clinch up but All keeps it at a distance.
All chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orez can pounce on him.

Orez moves into the clinch.
All letting Orez take a breather here.

Orez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orez tries to clinch up.
Orez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by All. That's going to slow Orez down.
All throws a hook to the side of Orez's head but Orez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
All swats away the attempt to clinch by Orez.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Orez fails with an attempt to clinch.
All missing with a left hand there. Orez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Orez lands a big head kick that sends All tumbling to the mat! Orez takes a step backwards and waves All back to his feet - he wants the finish!

All is rocked!
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!

Orez instigates a clinch.
Oh All is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orez unloads a knee to the mid-section. All lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Orez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Orez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orez throws a leg kick which misses All's front leg but catches the back leg as All tries to avoid it.
Orez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
All seems to have got his legs back now.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orez.
All is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Orez rushes All and presses him up against the cage.
All on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
All looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Orez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
All throws a right and a left that both miss.

Orez has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
All managing to block the knees to the body from Orez.

Orez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orez.
Orez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Orez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with All, pushing him back against the cage.
Orez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. All is defending well for now.
Orez displaying some good clinch control by pressing All up against the cage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Orez pulls guard successfully.
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.
Orez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Orez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Orez managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orez looking to control.
Orez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells All's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
All wants to get up but he can't break Orez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Orez wants to sweep here but All controlling him for the moment.
All trying to control but Orez is working from the bottom.
Orez keeping full guard, as All tries to pass.

Orez has his foot on All's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. All works his way back into a safe position though.
Orez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
All will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orez trying to keep a closed guard but All is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
All in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
All would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

All gets to his feet. Orez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Orez swats away the attempt to clinch by All.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Orez misses with a head kick.
Orez thumps All with a low kick.
Orez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
All avoids the head kick by Orez.

Orez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Orez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orez wants to clinch up but All keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orez thows a body kick. All tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orez is looking to clinch but All is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bus Orez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orez 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 9:10
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bus Orez!
Bus Orez made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I told you Bumnut, My Dick, Your eye socket..... best of friends..... BOOOOYA!!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Chief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master Chief has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chief
vs
Johnson

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Master Chief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chief lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Chief misses with a head kick.
Chief ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Chief moves away and avoids it.
Chief stuffs the takedown.
Chief stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chief wants it to stay on the feet.
Master Chief has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Chief ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson defending well as Chief loads up on a big left hand.
Chief connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Chief was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Chief tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chief is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chief avoid being mounted?
Johnson winds up and cracks Chief with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Chief from improving his position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnson has eaten all the pies!
Johnson is nestled in close to Chief, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson winds up and cracks Chief with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chief wants to get back to full guard.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Chief is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chief is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chief wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chief is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Chief is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chief looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chief controlling the position well.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Master Chief wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Chief moved out of range nicely.
Chief staying out of range there.
Chief scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Chief blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Chief moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chief takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Chief sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Master Chief is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson shoots in but Chief avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Chief as Johnson shoots in.
Andy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Chief sprawls well.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chief clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chief scores with a nice body kick.
Chief throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Chief bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chief throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
The crowd cheers as Chief lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chief works the jab nicely.
Chief darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chief scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.

Johnson is rocked!
Chief connects with a solid leg kick.
Chief is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chief.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chief.
Chief keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Chief lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chief scores with a push kick.
Chief connects with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chief!
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chief.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chief sprawls well. Chief wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Chief thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Chief sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chief lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body kick from Chief.
Chief takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Chief misses.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chief fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chief dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chief.
Chief chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chief throws a head kick that misses.
Chief lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chief throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chief connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chief throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Chief blocks it.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Chief.
Johnson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Chief moves away and avoids it.
Chief throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chief goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chief misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chief.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Chief is out of range.
Chief keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Chief.
A head kick from Chief lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Chief slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chief throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Chief sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chief throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Chief does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a hook. Chief ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chief sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chief pushes Johnson away with a front kick.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chief turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chief misses with a looping right.
Chief swinging wildly here.
Johnson throws the left hand but Chief avoids the punch easily.
Johnson tries a low kick but Chief avoids it.
Chief misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Chief tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chief.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chief scores with a leg kick.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chief thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chief throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Chief.
Chief looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chief connects with a nice looking jab.
Chief looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
That kick from Chief tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Chief misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chief lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Chief throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Chief showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chief has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 10:9
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Chief!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buzz LightBear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Revenge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buzz LightBear is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

LightBear
vs
Revenge

187 cm
25
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

182 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 Helsinki, Buzz LightBear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Revenge!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

LightBear drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Revenge controls LightBear momentarily but LightBear frees himself.
LightBear won't allow Revenge to sweep him here.

LightBear thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

LightBear 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.
LightBear advances to half guard.

LightBear seems to be looking for submissions.
Revenge is trying to stand.
Revenge is pressing down on LightBear's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
LightBear stands and throws Revenge's legs to the side, diving into side control.

LightBear is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Revenge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Revenge takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
LightBear in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

LightBear is trying to get an arm triangle but Revenge is defending well.
LightBear tries to move into full mount but can't pass Revenge's legs.

LightBear is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Revenge looks calm but he's in trouble here. LightBear gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Revenge is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! LightBear lets go of the hold and Revenge can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buzz LightBear!
A very excited looking Buzz LightBear made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sony Bill Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Burneika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burneika has chosen HK - Pompa as his entrance music. Sony Bill Williams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Burneika's chin.

Bill Williams
vs
Burneika

196 cm
24
225 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
287 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sony Bill Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Burneika!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burneika shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burneika's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burneika.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Burneika's head back.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams looks to land a combination but Burneika avoids it well.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Burneika scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burneika content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burneika is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burneika.

Burneika in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Williams tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Burneika!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Burneika!
Our winner, Robert Burneika, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karl Krypton Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark has chosen 36 MaFia - Live By Yo Rep as his entrance music. Karl Krypton Ii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Krypton Ii
vs
Stark

159 cm
21
140 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

184 cm
28
135 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Krypton Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Stark!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krypton Ii drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Krypton Ii from controlling successfully.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krypton Ii.
Stark keeping full guard, as Krypton Ii tries to pass.
Krypton Ii wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Krypton Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krypton Ii postures up.
Krypton Ii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stark has his hands on Krypton Ii's head, controlling the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Krypton Ii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stark doesn't seem bothered though.
Stark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Krypton Ii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krypton Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krypton Ii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
and Krypton Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Krypton Ii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Krypton Ii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stark momentarily.
Stark ducks right into an uppercut from Krypton Ii.
Stark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Krypton Ii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stark's guard.
Krypton Ii 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.
Krypton Ii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Krypton Ii wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krypton Ii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Krypton Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Krypton Ii from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karl Krypton Ii.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krypton Ii connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Krypton Ii. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Krypton Ii. Beautiful body shot.
A jab lands there for Krypton Ii.
A right-left combo lands from Krypton Ii.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Krypton Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Krypton Ii scores with a body shot.
Krypton Ii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krypton Ii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, jab by Krypton Ii - just one landing.
Krypton Ii scores with a body shot.
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krypton Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karl Krypton Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Stark.

Krypton Ii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Stark throws his legs up looking for a submission but Krypton Ii uses it to pass to side control.
Stark gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krypton Ii wants to stand up but Stark has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Stark moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krypton Ii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stark 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krypton Ii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Krypton Ii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Krypton Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krypton Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Stark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krypton Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stark with a poor takedown
and Krypton Ii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krypton Ii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stark shoots and misses
and Krypton Ii counters with a left and a right that stings Stark.

Stark is rocked!
Krypton Ii connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Stark tumbling to the canvas! Krypton Ii pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Stark was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karl Krypton Ii!
An out of breath and clearly excited Karl Krypton Ii thanked Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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C
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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Giri Essex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Essex comes to the cage accompanied by Hypest Hype. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Essex
vs
Destroyer

173 cm
22
168 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Giri Essex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Essex counters with a nice uppercut.
Destroyer fails with the takedown
and Essex counters with a nice body shot.
Joe Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Essex counters with a left to the body.
Giri Essex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Destroyer.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Essex, right into the meat.

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

Destroyer is rocked!

It looks like Joe Destroyer 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!
Essex plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Destroyer to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Destroyer just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Giri Essex!
A relieved looking Giri Essex thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Micky Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mcgarry
vs
Storm

150 cm
25
140 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Condemned

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Mcgarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Storm!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Storm is defended easily by Mcgarry.

Storm scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mcgarry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mcgarry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Storm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Mcgarry is trying to work for a kimura but Storm is defending well.

Mcgarry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcgarry works his way into full mount!

Mcgarry moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Storm has worked his arm free - good work by Storm!
Storm is trying to control Mcgarry's posture but Mcgarry avoids it.
Storm is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgarry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mcgarry working away.
Storm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mcgarry kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Storm pushes Mcgarry away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mcgarry gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Mcgarry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Storm can't do much from the bottom here.

Mcgarry is trying to get an arm triangle but Storm is defending well.
Storm manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Storm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcgarry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Storm is trying to control. Mcgarry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mcgarry is trying to get back to full guard.
Storm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mcgarry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcgarry.
Mcgarry wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mcgarry is looking for a triangle but Storm pushes his legs off easily.
Storm trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mcgarry manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mcgarry passes Storm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Mcgarry is trying to work for a kimura but Storm is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm has his hands clasped together around Mcgarry's back. He's all about the action.
Storm moves into full guard.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Storm pushes Mcgarry off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mcgarry looks for a takedown but Storm sprawls well.
Storm dives in and grabs Mcgarry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgarry pushes down on Storm's head and hops out.
Mcgarry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Storm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgarry defends it nicely.
Micky Mcgarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Storm.
Nice sprawl there from Mcgarry as Storm shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm with a poor takedown

and Mcgarry counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mcgarry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcgarry tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.
Mcgarry pushes down on Storm's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Mcgarry is working for a kimura but Storm is defending it quite comfortably.

Storm is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgarry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm is looking to escape.
Storm tries to get to full guard but Mcgarry has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Micky Mcgarry will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No luck for Mcgarry with that takedown attempt.
Mcgarry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcgarry's head.

Storm looking to score a takedown here. Mcgarry is defending well but Storm drives through and ends up in Mcgarry's guard.
Mcgarry keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcgarry's guard.
Mcgarry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcgarry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Storm passes Mcgarry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcgarry is pressing down on Storm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgarry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Storm looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Storm advances to half guard.

Mcgarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Storm passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcgarry!

Storm goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mcgarry is on top in guard.
Storm pulls Mcgarry in close to prevent any damage.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm keeping full guard, as Mcgarry tries to pass.
Storm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcgarry's guard.
Mcgarry 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.
Storm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgarry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcgarry manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm tries to reverse the position but Mcgarry maintains control.
Storm has given up his back here. Will Mcgarry look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mcgarry working for the choke.
Storm surviving as best he can, preventing damage.

Mcgarry is persistently looking for the submission but Storm is defending it well.
Storm is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mcgarry off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry is looking for the choke from the back position but Storm is controlling his hands well.

Storm defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Storm tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Storm tries to hold on but Mcgarry pushes him away.
Storm working to try and regain half guard.
Storm tries to hold on but Mcgarry pushes him away.
Mcgarry fails to advance to Storm's back.
Storm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Storm slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Storm is pressing down on Mcgarry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgarry is proving a slippery customer.
Storm controlling the position.
Mcgarry preventing the sweep.
Mcgarry looking to pass the guard.
Mcgarry is working hard here to advance position.
Mcgarry stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgarry wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Storm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Storm with a poor takedown

and Mcgarry counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Storm!

Mcgarry is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Storm to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Storm shrugs it off.
Mcgarry with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Micky Mcgarry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mcgarry looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Storm is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcgarry has a good base and remains in mount.
Storm stops Mcgarry from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Mcgarry is working for a guillotine from mount but Storm frees his head quite easily.

Mcgarry is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Storm is surviving well by controlling Mcgarry's body position as best he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Storm defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mcgarry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm regains half guard.
Storm is looking for a sweep. Mcgarry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Storm is trying to control but can't.
Mcgarry wants to pass the guard but Storm is defending well.
Storm wants to control but Mcgarry is keeping busy.
Mcgarry moves into full mount! Storm won't be happy about that!
Storm tries to hold on but Mcgarry postures up.

Mcgarry looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Storm slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is pressing down on Mcgarry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Mcgarry 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.
Storm 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm looking to control.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Mcgarry 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.
Mcgarry is fighting to break Storm's control of his arms but Storm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to stand but Mcgarry is controlling the position.
Storm keeping full guard, as Mcgarry tries to pass.
Storm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Storm hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Storm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgarry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Storm somewhat.
Micky Mcgarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Storm.
Mcgarry misses with a takedown attempt - Storm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Storm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcgarry napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mcgarry is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm moves into full mount!
Storm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Storm wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mcgarry is trying desperately to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgarry is squirming around, avoiding Storm's attempts to control the action.
Mcgarry has given up his back. Will we see Storm going for some submissions?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Storm looking to break Mcgarry's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mcgarry remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Storm will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Mcgarry preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Storm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Storm 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Storm!
Chris Storm very nearly forgot to thank Condemned amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papy Abedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Dappy - Good Intentions. Vlad Kersikov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kersikov
vs
Abedi

186 cm
23
182 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

181 cm
22
182 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Papy Abedi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abedi keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abedi gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Kersikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abedi.
Kersikov misses with a knee to the head.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Abedi tries to score a body lock takedown but Kersikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kersikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov is leaning against Abedi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kersikov just leaning against Abedi, taking a breather.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Abedi.
Abedi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abedi is trying to break free.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Abedi is working for takedown but Kersikov is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from Abedi.
Vlad Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papy Abedi.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Abedi is trying to push Kersikov away but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A hook to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abedi backwards.
Abedi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kersikov misses with a knee strike.

Abedi manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Abedi moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abedi tries a head kick but it misses.
Abedi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
A low kick from Abedi is predictable there
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abedi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abedi throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov wants to clinch.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to clinch but Abedi is avoiding it.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Abedi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Abedi's front leg but catches the back leg as Abedi tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Kersikov.
Knees to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abedi backwards.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Abedi prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Abedi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abedi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kersikov prevents it.
Kersikov tries to work over Abedi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abedi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Abedi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kersikov after a bit of a struggle.
Abedi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abedi backwards.
Nice body punch from Kersikov - that landed with a thud.
Abedi looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Abedi is rocked!

It looks like Papy Abedi has been cut.
Abedi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abedi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Kersikov lands a big knee to the head and Abedi goes down! Kersikov pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Kersikov!
Vlad Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Vlad Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arek Rendziok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rendziok's entrance music is Sen. A fine choice. Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Arek Rendziok has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rendziok
vs
Jackson

200 cm
23
215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

179 cm
22
219 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arek Rendziok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Apollo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Apollo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Rendziok moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No luck for Rendziok with that takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Rendziok's leg but Rendziok calmly moves out of range.
Rendziok looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Rendziok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arek Rendziok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rendziok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rendziok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rendziok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Rendziok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Rendziok saw that one coming.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Rendziok moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rendziok. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Rendziok shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rendziok's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Rendziok ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.

Rendziok fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Rendziok persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rendziok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson controls Rendziok momentarily but Rendziok frees himself.
Rendziok is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Rendziok preventing the sweep.
Rendziok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rendziok wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Rendziok throwing strikes but missing.

Jackson working for a triangle but Rendziok defends it easily.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Rendziok passes into half guard.
Jackson has hold of Rendziok's hands but Rendziok slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rendziok lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Rendziok postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rendziok trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson misses with a body shot.
Rendziok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rendziok gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rendziok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Rendziok's legs.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Rendziok avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Rendziok moves out of range.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arek Rendziok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Rendziok as he checks the leg kick.
Rendziok shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rendziok.
Jackson takes a swing at Rendziok's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a push kick but Rendziok slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rendziok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Rendziok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Rendziok saw that one coming.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Rendziok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses

and Rendziok counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson controlling Rendziok's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rendziok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rendziok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rendziok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Rendziok defends easily.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rendziok's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rendziok controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Rendziok keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck for Rendziok with that takedown attempt.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Rendziok avoids it.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Rendziok checks it.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Rendziok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rendziok shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arek Rendziok. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Rendziok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rendziok but Rendziok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson throws a leg kick

and Rendziok counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping hold of Rendziok's head, controlling as best he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson wants to control but Rendziok is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arek Rendziok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rendziok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rendziok trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Arek Rendziok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rendziok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rendziok stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Rendziok postures up.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rendziok tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Rendziok throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Rendziok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Rendziok has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rendziok thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Rendziok scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rendziok lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rendziok looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rendziok is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Apollo Jackson.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Jackson!
After winning the bout, Apollo Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.