GLADIATOR 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Souza
vs
Killer

186 cm
25
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Super Killer!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer takes a swing at Souza's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Killer finds it's way through Souza's defenses.
Killer misses with the combination.

Killer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Souza to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Souza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Souza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Killer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souza has Killer in his guard.

Souza has his feet on Killer's thighs here. He's pushed Killer off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Killer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Souza!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

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

Money
vs
Lluljurak

185 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

El Zoido's Feeble Fightwear *** ROUPA DOS BROTHER*

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 London, Money Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Radi Lluljurak!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lluljurak misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Lluljurak there.
Nice body punch from Lluljurak.
Lluljurak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Money uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lluljurak.
Lluljurak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Money.
Lluljurak lands a jab.
Money shoots in for a takedown but Lluljurak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lluljurak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lluljurak connects with a jab.
Lluljurak scores with a punch to the head.
Money ducks right into an uppercut from Lluljurak.

It looks like Money Money has been cut.
Money fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Money slips under a jab from Lluljurak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lluljurak tries to avoid it but Money manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lluljurak to the ground. Lluljurak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Money Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money shoots in looking for a takedown. Lluljurak tries to sprawl out of it but Money keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lluljurak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot lands for Lluljurak.
Lluljurak throws a shot to the body.
Money is breathing heavily.

Lluljurak cracks Money with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Money looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lluljurak finish him?

Money 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!
Money drops his hands momentarily. Lluljurak doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Money staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Money doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Radi Lluljurak!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Crespo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Zielinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Crespo
vs
Zielinsky

193 cm
24
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Crespo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Zielinsky!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crespo has Zielinsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Zielinsky looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zielinsky goes for a takedown attempt but Crespo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Crespo clinches with his opponent.
Crespo misses with a knee strike.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but Zielinsky blocks it.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo landing knees to the head.
Crespo lands a knee to the head.
Crespo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zielinsky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crespo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zielinsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zielinsky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crespo landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo scores with a knee to the head.
Zielinsky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Zielinsky is blocking nicely.
Zielinsky takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but Zielinsky avoids the damage to the body.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Zielinsky blocks with his arms.
Crespo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zielinsky.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo working Zielinsky over with knees to the body.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Zielinsky manages to pull guard.

Crespo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Crespo darts in and clinches Zielinsky up against the cage.
Zielinsky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hector Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Zielinsky.
Crespo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zielinsky avoiding damage as Crespo throws knees to the body.
Crespo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crespo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zielinsky's face.
Zielinsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crespo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Zielinsky is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo misses with a knee strike.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zielinsky avoids the elbow strike from Crespo, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crespo obliges.
Crespo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zielinsky wants a takedown.
Zielinsky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crespo after a bit of a struggle.
Crespo landing knees to the body.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crespo stops a takedown attempt from Zielinsky.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Zielinsky is blocking nicely.
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zielinsky is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zielinsky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crespo to keep the fight standing.
Crespo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Zielinsky is blocking nicely.
Crespo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Zielinsky has clasped his hands together around Crespo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Zielinsky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crespo has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Zielinsky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crespo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zielinsky creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Crespo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crespo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zielinsky takes a shot to the head.
Zielinsky avoiding damage as Crespo throws knees to the body.
Crespo lands a knee to the head.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but Zielinsky blocks it.
Crespo with a knee to the head.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
Crespo lands an elbow just above Zielinsky 's eye.
Hector Crespo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crespo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo trying to land knees to the body.
Crespo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zielinsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crespo gets underhooks to prevent Zielinsky's takedown attempt.
Crespo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zielinsky blocks it with crossed arms.
Zielinsky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crespo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crespo landing knees to the head.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crespo missing with knees to the body.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zielinsky avoids it.
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zielinsky dodges an elbow strike from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crespo misses with a knee strike.
Crespo is pressed up against the cage. Zielinsky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crespo down to the mat. Crespo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hector Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Zielinsky.
Crespo chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Crespo closes the distance and pushes Zielinsky back into the cage.
Crespo scores with a knee to the head.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zielinsky is working for takedown but Crespo is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Zielinsky blocks with his arms.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crespo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crespo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zielinsky wants a takedown.
Zielinsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crespo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crespo scores with a knee to the head.
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Zielinsky's head.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Crespo.
Crespo scores with a knee to the head.
Zielinsky dodges an elbow strike from Crespo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Zielinsky blocks with his arms.
Zielinsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crespo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zielinsky tries to pull guard but Crespo won't allow it.
Crespo connects with a knee to the head.
Crespo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zielinsky blocks it with crossed arms.
Crespo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zielinsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo trying to land knees to the body.
Zielinsky can't get the takedown.
Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zielinsky backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Crespo dominated that second round.
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!

Crespo clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crespo obliges.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crespo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but Zielinsky blocks it.
Crespo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zielinsky blocks it with crossed arms.
Zielinsky goes for a takedown attempt but Crespo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Crespo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crespo lands an elbow that stopped Zielinsky in his tracks for a moment.
Zielinsky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crespo fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Crespo has Zielinsky up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crespo.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crespo connects with a knee to the head.
Crespo trying to land knees to the body.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zielinsky can do to turn this around?
Crespo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zielinsky's face.
Zielinsky wants a takedown but no success here.
Hector Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Zielinsky.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Zielinsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but Zielinsky avoids the damage to the body.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but Zielinsky avoids the damage to the body.
Crespo lands an elbow inside.
Zielinsky is working for takedown but Crespo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crespo scores a nice knee to the body.

Zielinsky decides to pull guard.
Zielinsky managing to control the position.
Crespo stopping the sweep attempt from Zielinsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo wants to stand but Zielinsky is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zielinsky trying to keep a closed guard but Crespo is proving a slippery customer.
Crespo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zielinsky's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zielinsky is trying to control the position but Crespo postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Adrian Zielinsky wasn't active enough on the ground.

Crespo takes the fight into the clinch.
Crespo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zielinsky fails to pull guard.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crespo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zielinsky is defending well for now.

Zielinsky jumps into guard, dragging Crespo to the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Crespo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zielinsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crespo is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crespo wants to stand but Zielinsky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Crespo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bodzio Helikopter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Rom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Helikopter
vs
Rom

190 cm
20
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bodzio Helikopter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Rom!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Helikopter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Helikopter wants to get back to striking at distance but Rom won't allow it.

Helikopter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Helikopter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Helikopter has a closed guard, preventing Rom from standing up.
Helikopter pulls Rom in to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bodzio Helikopter just wasn't active enough.
Helikopter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rom in his tracks.

It looks like Marcus Rom has been cut.

Helikopter pushes Rom up against the cage in a clinch.
Rom trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helikopter is trying to break the clinch but Rom has him pressed against the cage.
Helikopter tries to circle away but Rom has him pinned against the cage.
Helikopter tries to break the clinch but Rom is controlling the position.
Helikopter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Helikopter avoiding damage as Rom throws knees to the body.
Helikopter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rom or not.
Helikopter lands a nice shot to the body.
Helikopter tries to break free but Rom pushes him back against the cage.
Helikopter wants to break free but Rom has control.
Helikopter is trying to push Rom away but Rom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Helikopter is pushing Rom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Helikopter breaks the clinch.
Helikopter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Helikopter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rom tries to clinch up
and Helikopter counters with a nice body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rom trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helikopter is trying to break free.
Helikopter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rom takes a shot to the head.
Rom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Helikopter.
Helikopter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Helikopter scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helikopter leaning against his opponent.
Rom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Helikopter.
Rom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Helikopter.
Rom trying to land knees to the body.
Rom trying to land knees to the body.
Helikopter jumps guard but Rom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rom tries to land knees in the clinch but Helikopter avoids the damage to the body.
Helikopter tries to break free but Rom pushes him back against the cage.
Helikopter wants to get back to striking at distance but Rom won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bodzio Helikopter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Rom'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.

Helikopter shoots in for a takedown but Rom shows good takedown defense.
Rom tries to clinch up
and Helikopter counters with a straight right hand.

Helikopter has closed the distance and engaged Rom in a clinch.
Helikopter avoiding damage as Rom throws knees to the body.
Helikopter is trying to break the clinch but Rom has him pressed against the cage.
Rom trying to land knees to the body.
Helikopter has had enough of the clinch but Rom keeps him there for the moment.
Helikopter jumps guard but Rom stands there with Helikopter around his waist. Helikopter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Helikopter can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helikopter avoiding damage as Rom throws knees to the body.
Helikopter working hard to break the clinch.
Helikopter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Helikopter cracks Rom with a nice body shot.
Helikopter controlling the action here for a moment.
Rom trying to land knees to the body.
Helikopter tries to pull guard but Rom holds him up against the cage and eventually Helikopter drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bodzio Helikopter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Helikopter avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helikopter tries to break free but Rom pushes him back against the cage.
Helikopter has had enough of the clinch but Rom keeps him there for the moment.
Rom trying to land knees to the body.
Rom missing with knees to the body.
Helikopter is trying to break the clinch but Rom is controlling him.
Bodzio Helikopter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Helikopter slows down the pace here.
Helikopter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Helikopter avoiding damage as Rom throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Helikopter's efforts to push away.
Helikopter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Helikopter is trying to push Rom away but Rom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Helikopter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rom prevents Helikopter from breaking the clinch.
Helikopter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Helikopter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rom missing with knees to the body.
Helikopter trying to stall but Rom improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helikopter just leaning against Rom, taking a breather.
Rom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Helikopter is defending well for now.
Helikopter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Helikopter has had enough of the clinch but Rom keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Helikopter managing to block the knees to the body from Rom.
Rom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Helikopter.
Helikopter working hard to break the clinch.
Helikopter wants to break free but Rom has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bodzio Helikopter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Rom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Helikopter connects with a right hand. Rom shakes it off.
Helikopter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Helikopter. Those never looked like landing.
Helikopter blocks a head kick by Rom.
Rom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bodzio Helikopter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helikopter circles away quickly and effectively.
Rom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Helikopter lands a left and a right that send Rom crashing to the mat, dazed. Helikopter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Rom is rocked!
Bodzio Helikopter is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helikopter is looking to clinch but Rom is avoiding it.
Rom is still on wobbly legs! Can Helikopter finish him?
Rom fails in his attempt to clinch.

Helikopter drives through and clinches with Rom against the cage.
Rom seems to have recovered his senses.
Helikopter managing to block the knees to the body from Rom.
Helikopter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Helikopter breaks the clinch.
Marcus Rom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Rom.
Rom closes the distance looking to clinch
and Helikopter counters with a stiff right hand.
Helikopter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Helikopter tries to clinch up.

Helikopter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Helikopter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helikopter digs a right hand into Rom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rom's gas tank.
Helikopter is trying to break free.
Rom trying to land knees to the body.
Rom trying to land knees to the body.
Rom lands a knee to the body.
Helikopter struggles to land a body shot inside as Rom controls his hands.
Helikopter is trying to force a seperation but Rom has the dominant position.
Rom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Helikopter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rom tries to land knees in the clinch but Helikopter avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Helikopter drags the fight down to the ground.
Helikopter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rom is one step ahead there.
Rom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Helikopter's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcus Rom.
Rom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helikopter.
Helikopter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rom manages to avoid it.
Helikopter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Helikopter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Helikopter counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Rom! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bodzio Helikopter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Coco Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Darwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coco Cobb could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charles Darwin's chin.

Cobb
vs
Darwin

181 cm
19
158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

210 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Coco Cobb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Darwin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Darwin in a clinch.
Darwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
Darwin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darwin is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Cobb lands a nice knee to the body.
Darwin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb lands a knee to the head.
Darwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Darwin is trying to stall.
Cobb landing knees to the head.
Cobb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cobb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cobb fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darwin is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
Darwin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobb is keeping busy.
Cobb stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cobb prevents Darwin from breaking the clinch.
Darwin is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobb gets an underhook and turns Darwin into the cage.
Darwin is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Cobb has denied him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Darwin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Charles Darwin.

Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darwin, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cobb.
Darwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb stalling the fight.
Cobb managing to block the knees to the body from Darwin.

Darwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb checks a leg kick nicely.
Darwin moves out of range as Cobb throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Darwin misses.
Darwin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
Cobb tries to work over Darwin's front leg with a kick but Darwin checks it.
Cobb motions for Darwin to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Cobb pushes Darwin up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Cobb misses with a knee strike.
Cobb avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on Darwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb working Darwin over with knees to the body.
Cobb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Darwin avoids the damage to the body.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Darwin avoids it.
Cobb slows down the pace here.
Darwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Darwin working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the cage.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Cobb.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Darwin avoids the damage to the body.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Darwin avoids it.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Darwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
Cobb lands a knee to the body.
Darwin looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cobb obliges.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb lands a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Cobb.
Cobb landing knees to the head.

Darwin is rocked!
Cobb working the clinch nicely. Darwin is working for position but Cobb cracks him with a big knee to the head! Darwin crumples up against the cage and Cobb lands two more shots before the ref can save Darwin! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Coco Cobb!
Coco Cobb is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Coco Cobb rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristan Maruyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Hrdlicka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hrdlicka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Donatan RÓWNONOC "Nie lubimy robić" Borixon, Kajman . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tomas Hrdlicka was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Maruyama
vs
Hrdlicka

191 cm
20
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
216 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loan

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristan Maruyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomas Hrdlicka!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maruyama tries to clinch there but Hrdlicka circles away.
Maruyama wants to clinch.
Maruyama tries for a takedown but Hrdlicka circles away easily
and Hrdlicka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hrdlicka fails with the takedown.
Maruyama avoids the body shot from Hrdlicka.
Maruyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hrdlicka.
Maruyama moves in looking to clinch but Hrdlicka pushes him off.
Maruyama moves to clinch but Hrdlicka breaks away

and Hrdlicka counters with a shoot takedown. Maruyama fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Maruyama looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hrdlicka has picked Maruyama up and slammed him! Maruyama can't keep hold of the triangle and Hrdlicka manages to pass to side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hrdlicka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maruyama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maruyama gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Maruyama looking for submissions off his back.
Hrdlicka wants to advance to full mount but Maruyama doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hrdlicka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maruyama is keeping the position for now.
Hrdlicka wants to control from the top but Maruyama keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maruyama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hrdlicka.
Maruyama wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Maruyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hrdlicka defends it easily.
Hrdlicka wants to control from the top but Maruyama keeps moving.
Hrdlicka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maruyama kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hrdlicka stopping the sweep attempt from Maruyama.
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!
Maruyama keeping moving, preventing Hrdlicka from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tomas Hrdlicka was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maruyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hrdlicka.
Hrdlicka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hrdlicka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maruyama sprawls well. Maruyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hrdlicka gets slowly back to his feet.
Hrdlicka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maruyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hrdlicka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maruyama wants to clinch up but Hrdlicka keeps it at a distance.

Maruyama has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrdlicka takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Tomas Hrdlicka has been cut.
Maruyama lands an elbow inside that Hrdlicka shrugs off.

Hrdlicka has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maruyama is trying to keep an underhook but Hrdlicka manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Hrdlicka moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Maruyama.
Hrdlicka trying to control the action but Maruyama is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maruyama is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maruyama pushes Hrdlicka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hrdlicka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Maruyama is trying to get back to half guard.
Hrdlicka scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Hrdlicka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomas Hrdlicka's cut.
That's time! Maruyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maruyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maruyama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hrdlicka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maruyama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hrdlicka counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Maruyama.
Maruyama leaves Hrdlicka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hrdlicka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maruyama as he avoids it easily.
Kristan Maruyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrdlicka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maruyama avoids it really well and circles away.
Kristan Maruyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Hrdlicka.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hrdlicka enables Maruyama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hrdlicka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrdlicka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maruyama wants to get back to full guard.
Maruyama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hrdlicka wants to pass the guard but Maruyama is keeping the position.

Maruyama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hrdlicka is aware though and is defending well.
Hrdlicka advances to half guard.

Maruyama actively working from the bottom here.
Hrdlicka is keen to just control but Maruyama is a slippery customer.

Maruyama actively working from the bottom here.

Hrdlicka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrdlicka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maruyama keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrdlicka prevents Maruyama from improving his position.
Hrdlicka trying to control the action but Maruyama is working from the bottom.
Maruyama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maruyama.
Hrdlicka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maruyama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hrdlicka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hrdlicka is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Maruyama has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hrdlicka is looking to defend but Maruyama has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hrdlicka! Maruyama pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hrdlicka taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kristan Maruyama!