IMMA 52 Battle at the Beach 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Simler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apo Abukay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simler
vs
Abukay

199 cm
30
160 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

180 cm
30
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Simler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apo Abukay!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simler throws a shot from downtown. Abukay moves away and avoids it.
Simler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abukay wants to clinch
and Simler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abukay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abukay wants to clinch
and Simler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simler throws a right and a left that Abukay avoids nicely.

Abukay gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Simler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Abukay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simler has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abukay working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Abukay keeps control of the position as Simler tries to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Abukay is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Simler has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Abukay has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Simler taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Abukay doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Apo Abukay!
Apo Abukay made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'did you crack my teeth men? I guess not hehehe'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

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

Milosevic
vs
Lee

190 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

189 cm
23
205 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alen Milosevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Milosevic at a distance.
Lee shoots in but Milosevic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Lee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Milosevic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Milosevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milosevic 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!
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milosevic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic trying to control the position.

Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Milosevic keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Milosevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Milosevic is working hard here to advance position.
Milosevic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.
Milosevic tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee wants to stand up but Milosevic is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee works his way into full mount!
Lee throwing strikes but Milosevic bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Milosevic defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Milosevic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Milosevic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Milosevic preventing the sweep.
Milosevic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee is pulling down on Milosevic's head. It's preventing any offense from Milosevic, at least for the moment.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Milosevic is proving a slippery customer.
Milosevic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Milosevic controlling the position.
Milosevic trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alen Milosevic wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Milosevic lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lee closes the distance and pushes Milosevic back into the cage.

Lee jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milosevic looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milosevic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Horrible takedown by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Milosevic which made him look bad.
Alen Milosevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milosevic shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Milosevic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Milosevic.
Alen Milosevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milosevic fails to land the takedown.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Milosevic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alen Milosevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Lee.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Milosevic.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Milosevic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.

Lee pushes Milosevic up against the cage in a clinch.
Milosevic has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee prevents Milosevic from breaking the clinch.

Lee tightens his grip and picks Milosevic up, before dumping him to the ground. Milosevic manages to land in guard.
Milosevic managing to control the position.
Milosevic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lee drops back looking for a leg! Milosevic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Milosevic manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Milosevic's guard.
Milosevic is trying to keep Lee in close.
Milosevic tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.

Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Milosevic pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Milosevic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee distracts Milosevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Milosevic is keeping the position.
Milosevic controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Milosevic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee wants to control from the top but Milosevic keeps moving.
Lee wants to stand but Milosevic is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee won't allow Milosevic to sweep him here.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Milosevic.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Milosevic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee has Milosevic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Milosevic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Milosevic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lee pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Milosevic avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Milosevic.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Milosevic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Milosevic trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Milosevic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Milosevic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.

Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Milosevic trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is in trouble now - Milosevic has advanced to mount!
Milosevic lands a couple of good shots and Lee has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Milosevic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Lee covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Milosevic scores with punches and elbows.
Lee looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Milosevic is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee staying busy and making it hard for Milosevic to control.
Milosevic lands a shot to the body.
Even with his hooks in, Milosevic manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Milosevic scores with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Milosevic 's hooks.
Lee has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Milosevic's lack of action.
Rock Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Milosevic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alen Milosevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milosevic misses with a head shot. Lee uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lee pulls Milosevic in to control the position.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Milosevic from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Milosevic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Milosevic postures up.
Milosevic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lee has his foot on Milosevic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Milosevic works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Milosevic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alen Milosevic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Lee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bart Maniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maple Leaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Maniac
vs
Leaf

195 cm
23
140 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

178 cm
23
137 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bart Maniac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maple Leaf!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leaf misses with a takedown
and Leaf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maniac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leaf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leaf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maniac chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leaf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maple Leaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leaf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maniac sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leaf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bart Maniac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maple Leaf.

Maniac closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leaf did well to prevent Maniac getting side control.
Maniac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leaf defending well though.
Maniac will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maniac lands with a punch from half guard.
Maniac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leaf is looking for a sweep. Maniac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Maniac decides to return to a standing position.
Maniac scores with a one two! Leaf had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maniac really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leaf shoots and misses

and Maniac counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maniac working Leaf over with strikes.
Well, if Maniac is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leaf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maniac pulls his head out easily.
Leaf looks winded!

Leaf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maniac pulls his head out easily.

Leaf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maniac pulls his head out easily.
Leaf landing strikes from the bottom.
Well, if Maniac is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Maniac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maniac works his way into full mount!
Maniac looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniac landing shots from mount.
Leaf is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Maniac.
Maniac blocks Leaf's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leaf tries to hold on but Maniac pushes him away.
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!
Maniac lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Maniac connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maniac punishing his opponent with strikes.
Leaf takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Leaf is rocked!
Leaf working to try and regain half guard.
Leaf is still in real trouble! Can Maniac finish him?
Leaf is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leaf seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maniac is landing with some decent strikes but Leaf is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Leaf is desperately trying to improve his position but Maniac has a good base and remains in mount.
Maniac with shots to the head and body - Leaf looks very uncomfortable down there.
Maniac landing strikes from the mount.
Maniac lands a nice shot to the head.
Leaf is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Leaf that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maniac controlling the position easily from mount.
Maniac avoids the attempt from Leaf to control.
Leaf tries to reverse the position but Maniac maintains control.

Maniac working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Leaf 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maniac wants to stand but Leaf has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Maniac content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Leaf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maniac pulls his head out easily.
Maniac controlling the pace.

Leaf looking for submissions off his back.
Maniac working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maniac connects with a nice short shot to Leaf's temple.

Leaf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leaf shoots and misses

and Maniac counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Maniac breaks from the clinch.

Maniac looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leaf!
Leaf struggling a bit here.
Leaf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maniac landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Maniac tries for a kimura but Leaf is defending well.
Maniac wants to control but Leaf is keeping him busy.
Maniac is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leaf is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf looking for a sweep but Maniac has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Leaf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maniac landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maniac looking to control but Leaf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maniac in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Maniac working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Leaf is looking to improve his position but Maniac isn't that keen on the idea.
Leaf takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniac trying to control but Leaf is having none of it.
Maniac lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maniac prevents Leaf from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maniac with the ground and pound from mount.
Maniac lands a heavy elbow.
Leaf is trying desperately to improve position.
Bart Maniac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Maniac jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leaf manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Maniac is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Leaf will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Maniac is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Leaf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leaf is trying to get back to his feet.
Leaf tries to improve position but can't.
Maniac working the head with strikes.
Leaf takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leaf is looking for a sweep.
Maniac cracks Leaf with a big elbow.
Leaf is trying to control Maniac's posture but Maniac avoids it.
Leaf is breathing heavily.
Leaf wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Leaf is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leaf is looking to reverse the position.
Leaf is trying to escape the position but Maniac is controlling the position.
Leaf throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maniac landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Maniac is staying tight to Leaf's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leaf tries to buck Maniac off but Maniac is having none of it.
Maniac trying to control the position but Leaf is working away.
Maniac working the head and body with strikes.

Maniac decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leaf to his feet.
Leaf looks for a takedown but Maniac sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Maniac scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Maple Leaf has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leaf closes the distance but Maniac moves to the side
and Maniac counters with a nice uppercut.

Leaf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Maniac dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maple Leaf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Maniac drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leaf wants to sweep here but Maniac controlling him for the moment.
Maniac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leaf keeping moving, preventing Maniac from controlling successfully.
Maniac stands and throws Leaf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maniac is putting a hurting on Leaf here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maniac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leaf can do to turn this around?
Leaf struggling a bit here.
Leaf striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Leaf is looking for a sweep.
Maniac trying to control the action but Leaf is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maniac's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Leaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maniac is nestled in close to Leaf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maniac is trying to control the action in half guard but Leaf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maniac looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Leaf actively working from the bottom here.
Maniac lands strikes from half guard.
Maniac slips a nice elbow through Leaf's hands, connecting with Leaf's forehead.
Maniac stalling.

Maniac decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maniac as he jumps to the side.
Leaf wants to clinch up but Maniac keeps it at a distance.
Leaf shoots in and drives through. Maniac sprawls well.

Maniac changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leaf looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maniac lands an elbow.
Maniac working the head and body with strikes.
Leaf tries to bench press Maniac off him but Maniac keeps the position.
Leaf throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Maniac scores with a couple of short elbows.
Maniac remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maniac stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Maniac goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Maniac scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Leaf wants to improve his position but Maniac is controlling well.
Leaf is not content to let Maniac control the position.

Maniac seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Leaf is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bart Maniac!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Murofushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roand Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Murofushi
vs
Po

186 cm
23
212 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

189 cm
24
209 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Murofushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roand Po!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po cracks Murofushi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Po swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murofushi throws a hook but Po blocks it.
Po throws a body punch but Murofushi moves out of range.
Murofushi closes the distance and clinches up with Po, looking for a takedown. Murofushi pushes Po against the cage but Po circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murofushi throws a series of punches but Po avoids them all with ease.
Murofushi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murofushi lands a nice shot to the body.
Murofushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murofushi.
Murofushi cracks Po with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Po thuds a left hand into Murofushi's body.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Murofushi is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Po.
Po misses with an uppercut. Murofushi saw that one coming.
Po scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Po.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murofushi throws a hook to the side of Po's head but Po sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murofushi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murofushi lands a nice hook to Po's body. Po takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murofushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Po.
Murofushi thuds a left hand into Po's body.
Murofushi misses with a looping left.
Murofushi throws a right hand that Po ducks under and follows up with a left that Po also avoids with ease.
Po avoids the body shot from Murofushi.
Murofushi throws a shot from downtown. Po moves away and avoids it.
Po defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murofushi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Murofushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Po tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murofushi is able to avoid easily.
Po slaps away a takedown attempt from Murofushi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murofushi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Po.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murofushi throws a series of punches but Po moves out of range.
Po scores with a shot to the body.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murofushi moves away.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Po staying out of range there.
Murofushi scores with a three punch combo!
Murofushi takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Po avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murofushi.
Po chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Po leaves Murofushi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Po takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murofushi misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Po.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murofushi misses with a shot to the body
and Po counters with a low kick, right behind Murofushi 's knee.
Murofushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Po misses with an attempted mid kick.
Po showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murofushi.
Murofushi punishes Po's body with a nice straight punch.
Po lands a jab to the head.
Murofushi scores with a shot to the body.
Kenji Murofushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po lands a really nice looking cross but Murofushi seems unphased.
A combination from Murofushi does no damage.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murofushi throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Po scores with a jab to the body.
Murofushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
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!
Murofushi misses with a hook. Po ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murofushi loads up on a big right hand but Po slips the punch.
Murofushi misses the shot to the body.
Roand Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po staying out of range there.
Po feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murofushis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Po does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murofushi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Murofushi misses.
Murofushi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Po throws a leg kick which misses Murofushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Murofushi tries to avoid it.
Po misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Murofushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murofushi misses with a lunging right hand
and Po counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Murofushi is rocked!
Murofushi throws a hook but Po blocks it.
Murofushi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murofushi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roand Po will probably get the nod.
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.

Po takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murofushi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Po tries to avoid it but Murofushi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Po to the ground. Po escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murofushi takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Murofushi thuds a left hand into Po's body.
Po slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Murofushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick lands there from Po.
Murofushi misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Po.
Po scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po knocks out Murofushi with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Po before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Po picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roand Po!
Our winner, Roand Po, 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Hobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simeon Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grundy has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Simeon Grundy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hobson
vs
Grundy

172 cm
23
160 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

173 cm
30
161 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitchell Hobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simeon Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Hobson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grundy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grundy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hobson is on top in guard.

Hobson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grundy trying to control the position.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Hobson from controlling successfully.
Grundy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grundy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hobson is in close to Grundy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hobson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grundy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hobson lands a couple of elbows.
Hobson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

Grundy working for a triangle but Hobson defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson is looking to work some ground and pound but Grundy has wrist control.

Grundy is looking for a triangle here but Hobson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Grundy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hobson is defending against the submission attempts here by Grundy.

Hobson actively working from the bottom here.
Hobson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is keen to just control but Hobson is a slippery customer.

Grundy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hobson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grundy is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy prevents Hobson from standing back up.
Grundy misses with a head shot. Hobson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Grundy wants to control from the top but Hobson keeps moving.
Grundy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grundy looking to sit in guard and control but Hobson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Grundy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hobson has picked Grundy up and slammed him! Grundy can't keep hold of the triangle and Hobson manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simeon Grundy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hobson misses with a looping right.
Grundy throws a sloppy head kick
and Hobson counters with a head kick.
Grundy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hobson as he avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hobson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grundy - the referee stops the clock and Hobson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grundy. Hobson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Simeon Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobson stuffs the takedown.

Hobson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hobson wants to take a breather but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy is trying to control but Hobson manages to pass to mount!
Hobson with shots to the head and body - Grundy looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hobson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Grundy is now in Hobson's guard. A big mistake from Hobson there, giving up the dominant position!
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy postures up.
Grundy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grundy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Grundy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hobson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hobson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hobson!
Hobson wants to stand but Grundy has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Hobson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundy is keeping the position for now.

Grundy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hobson defends well.
Mitchell Hobson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hobson trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson throwing strikes but missing.

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

Grundy looking for a guillotine here but Hobson defends easily.

Grundy working for a triangle but Hobson defends it easily.

Grundy looking for subs off his back but Hobson has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hobson seems content to control.
Grundy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hobson is working for a kimura but Grundy is defending it quite comfortably.
Hobson working Grundy over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hobson avoids the head kick by Grundy.

Grundy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grundy showed some decent athleticism there.
Grundy is thwarting Hobson's attempts to control the position.

Hobson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grundy uses his free foot to push down on Hobson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hobson.

Grundy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hobson has worked his arm free - good work by Hobson!
Hobson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grundy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Grundy not allowing Hobson to control his hands.
Grundy throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hobson just trying to survive but Grundy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hobson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Grundy working for a choke but Hobson is defending well.
Hobson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hobson tries to lock up and control but Grundy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Grundy goes for an armbar but Hobson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hobson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grundy's guard.
Hobson throwing strikes but missing.
Hobson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Hobson from controlling successfully.
Hobson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hobson postures up in Grundy's guard and throws a big left but Grundy blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to control the position but Hobson postures up.
Hobson trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.

Mitchell Hobson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Grundy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hobson.
Grundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hobson gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grundy tries to bench press Hobson off him but Hobson keeps the position.
Hobson scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundy dodges the ground and pound from Hobson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Hobson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hobson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Hobson!
Mitchell Hobson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francois Van Steyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Steyne comes to the cage accompanied by When Angels Cry. Jeremy Ring has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Van Steyne
vs
Ring

187 cm
23
195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
187 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francois Van Steyne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ring throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Steyne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ring fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Steyne keeps the fight on the outside.

Ring drives through with a takedown into Van Steyne's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Van Steyne is trying to keep Ring in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ring drops back looking for a leg! Van Steyne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Steyne manages to kick Ring off! Ring jumps back into Van Steyne's guard.
Van Steyne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ring stops Van Steyne from standing up.
Ring trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ring has gone for a leg lock! Van Steyne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ring's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ring not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Steyne wants to stand but Ring has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ring has control of Van Steyne's left arm, preventing Van Steyne from doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ring wants to clinch.
Francois Van Steyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Steyne blocks a head kick by Ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Steyne keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeremy Ring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Steyne throws a head kick but Ring moves out of range.
Van Steyne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ring looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Steyne tries a head kick but it misses.
Ring throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Steyne.

It looks like Francois Van Steyne has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ring throws a left that rocks Van Steyne and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ring dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Van Steyne regain composure!

Van Steyne is rocked!
Ring throws a strike aimed at the side of Van Steyne's head but Van Steyne avoids it well.

Ring thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Ring goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Van Steyne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ring but great work by Van Steyne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Steyne tries to stand but Ring is controlling his head.
Ring is trying to improve his position.

Van Steyne stands up and beckons Ring to his feet.
Van Steyne delivers a nice body kick.
Ring tries to clinch up but Van Steyne circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Steyne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ring.
Ring is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Steyne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Francois Van Steyne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Ring.
Ring loads up on a big right hand but Van Steyne slips the punch.
Ring throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Steyne counters with a straight right hand.
Van Steyne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Steyne leaves Ring with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Steyne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Steyne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ring slips a straight right by Van Steyne.
Ring misses with a low kick.
Ring tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ring avoids the head kick by Van Steyne.
Ring takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ring tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Steyne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ring shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Steyne pinned against the cage. Van Steyne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Ring dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francois Van Steyne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Van Steyne avoids a kick to the body.
Van Steyne misses with a head kick.
Van Steyne stuffs the takedown.
Ring takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ring throws a nice looking combination but Van Steyne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Steyne throws a head kick but Ring moves out of range.
Van Steyne tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Steyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ring throws out the jab.
Van Steyne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ring.
Ring has his takedown stuffed
and Van Steyne counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Ring shoots in and bounces Van Steyne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Van Steyne has his feet on Ring's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring feints and then cracks Van Steyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Steyne down.
Ring fails with the takedown
and Van Steyne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francois Van Steyne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Ring.
Van Steyne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ring.
Van Steyne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ring.
Van Steyne throws a sloppy head kick and Ring moves out of range easily.
Ring throws a lazy head kick

and Van Steyne moves into the clinch.
Van Steyne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ring tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Steyne avoids it.
Ring tries a knee to the head but Van Steyne blocks it.
Ring trying to land knees to the body.
Ring jumps guard but Van Steyne stands there with Ring around his waist. Ring gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Van Steyne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Ring is predictable there
and Van Steyne counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ring is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Steyne throws a head kick but Ring moves out of range.
Ring walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Steyne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ring misses with a head kick.
Van Steyne stuffs the takedown attempt from Ring. Ring gets slowly back to his feet.
Ring is breathing heavily.
Van Steyne misses with a head kick.
Van Steyne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ring looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ring misses with a few strikes there.
Ring misses with a body kick.
Van Steyne lands a head kick!

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

Ring is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Steyne moves out of range as Ring throws a body kick.
Ring is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Steyne finish him?
Ring swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ring tries to land a body kick
and Van Steyne counters with a straight right hand.
Van Steyne tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeremy Ring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ring throws a combination that misses
and as Ring loses concentration momentarily, Van Steyne counters with a picture perfect head kick! Ring goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Francois Van Steyne!
A very excited looking Francois Van Steyne 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Dwyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lil Wayne ft. Eminem - Drop the World. Dwyer has chosen Dave Matthews Band - You Might Die Trying as his entrance music. Johnny Garcia had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Garcia
vs
Dwyer

175 cm
30
170 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
168 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Dynamite

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Dwyer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dwyer throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Dwyer wants to clinch.

Dwyer has managed to clinch.
Garcia lands an elbow just above Dwyer 's eye.
Garcia misses with an elbow strike.
Garcia looking to throw knees to the head but Dwyer is blocking nicely.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia wants a takedown but no success here.
Dwyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Dwyer manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Dwyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dwyer lands a jab.
Andy Dwyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Dwyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Dwyer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Dwyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dwyer!

It looks like Johnny Garcia has been cut.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dwyer sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garcia.

It looks like Andy Dwyer has been cut.
Dwyer plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Garcia swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Garcia face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andy Dwyer!
Andy Dwyer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oompa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incan Bulb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Incan Bulb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Loompa
vs
Bulb

153 cm
24
150 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

172 cm
23
153 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oompa Loompa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Incan Bulb!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulb 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.
Bulb lands a slapping body shot.
Bulb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bulb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bulb throws a right and a left that Loompa avoids nicely.
Loompa avoids the head kick by Bulb.
Loompa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Loompa moves out of range of the body kick from Bulb.
Bulb throws a leg kick but Loompa moved away.
Bulb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bulb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Loompa. Loompa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Loompa scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb throws a right hand that Loompa ducks under and follows up with a left that Loompa also avoids with ease.
Bulb stuns Loompa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Loompa misses the shot to the body.
Bulb throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bulb thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loompa.
Loompa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
Incan Bulb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bulb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bulb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Bulb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bulb throws a sloppy head kick and Loompa moves out of range easily.
Bulb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loompa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulb throws a leg kick
and Loompa counters with a thumping low kick.
Loompa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulb.
Bulb is looking to slow Loompa down with leg kicks.
Incan Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses.
A left and a right from Loompa both land. Nice combination.
Loompa lands a nice hook to Bulb's body. Bulb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulb is looking to score with low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulb connects with a body shot.
Loompa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Nice straight punches there by Loompa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loompa.
Loompa blocks a head kick by Bulb.
Bulb throws a hook but Loompa blocks it.
Bulb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bulb throws a leg kick but Loompa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bulb misses with a leg kick.
Loompa avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Bulb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Loompa checks a leg kick.
Bulb misses with a straight right.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa wants to control but Bulb is keeping him busy.
Loompa is thwarting Bulb's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loompa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Loompa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bulb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Loompa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Loompa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bulb is trying is best to control the position here.
Bulb tries to roll over but Loompa keeps him under control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulb tries to get to full guard but Loompa has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loompa throwing shots but Bulb is blocking nicely.
Loompa controlling the action here.

Loompa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Loompa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bulb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bulb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bulb.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Loompa checks a leg kick.
Bulb connects with a single shot there.
Bulb connects with a leg kick. Loompa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Loompa 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Bulb.
Bulb lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Loompa misses with an uppercut.
Bulb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loompa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Loompa as he connects with a hook.
Bulb throws a front kick that sends Loompa stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loompa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa checks a leg kick.

Loompa shoots in and gets a takedown into Bulb's guard.
Loompa wants to control from the top but Bulb keeps moving.
Loompa chips away with some ground and pound.
Bulb keeping moving, preventing Loompa from controlling successfully.
Loompa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Loompa wants to pass the guard but Bulb is keeping the position.
Bulb wants to get back to his feet but Loompa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Loompa controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Loompa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bulb dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb trying to control the position from guard on top but Loompa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oompa Loompa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bulb is looking to stand up but Loompa won't let him.
Loompa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loompa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bulb stopping the sweep attempt from Loompa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Loompa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Loompa thuds a left hand into Bulb's body.
Bulb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loompa's sensitive parts.
Loompa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Incan Bulb has been cut.
Loompa throws a head kick that misses.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Loompa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bulb connects with a leg kick. Loompa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Loompa shoots in but Bulb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loompa thows a body shot but no joy.
Incan Bulb seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bulb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loompa looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulb is just out of range.

Loompa shoots in and gets a takedown into Bulb's guard.
Loompa won't allow Bulb to sweep him here.
Bulb is controlling Loompa's posture.
Loompa scoring with some ground and pound.
Loompa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loompa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bulb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loompa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loompa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oompa Loompa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Incan Bulb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Loompa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bulb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loompa's sensitive parts.
Loompa takes one to the side of the head.
Bulb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Bulb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Loompa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bulb swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bulb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bulb wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb keeping moving, preventing Loompa from controlling successfully.
Bulb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loompa is one step ahead there.
Loompa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loompa won't allow Bulb to sweep him here.
Loompa tries to free his leg and advance position but Bulb is retaining full guard.
Loompa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Loompa 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.
Loompa preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa wants to control from the top but Bulb keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Loompa being controlled here momentarily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Loompa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulb is looking to slow Loompa down with leg kicks.
Bulb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Loompa dives in and scores a takedown into Bulb's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loompa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Loompa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulb wants to sweep but no luck.
Loompa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loompa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bulb is keeping the position for now.
Loompa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bulb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loompa is one step ahead there.
Bulb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loompa's guard.

Loompa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bulb defends well.
Bulb with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulb wants to stand and escape but instead Loompa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Loompa wants to control from the top but Bulb keeps moving.
Loompa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bulb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bulb pulls Loompa in close to prevent any damage.
Loompa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oompa Loompa clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Incan Bulb's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Loompa thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bulb.
Bulb throws a leg kick that misses.
Bulb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Loompa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bulb throws a head kick that Loompa semi-blocks.
Loompa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
A clash of legs there as Loompa blocks the low kick.
Bulb throws a sloppy head kick
and Loompa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Loompa looks to land a left hand but Bulb moved out of range nicely.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Bulb is predictable there
and Loompa counters with a good low kick that Bulb was not able to check.
Bulb looks to land a right hand but Loompa moved out of range.
Bulb is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A bone on bone clash there as Bulb blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa moves away from the strike by Bulb.
Bulb throws a hook but Loompa avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Loompa misses the target.
Loompa moves out of range of the leg kick from Bulb.
A clash of legs there as Loompa blocks the low kick.
Loompa looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulb is just out of range.
Loompa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bulb moves out of range as Loompa strikes.
Bulb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Loompa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bulb's calf.
Loompa slips under a jab from Bulb.
Loompa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bulb.
Bulb tries a low kick but Loompa avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa blocks a head kick by Bulb.
Loompa misses with a hook.
Loompa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bulb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loompa somewhat.
Bulb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loompa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loompa blocks a head kick by Bulb.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Loompa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulb throws a combination that misses
and Loompa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loompa fails to land the takedown.
Bulb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulb throws a low kick but Loompa avoids it.
Loompa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loompa misses with a straight right.
Loompa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bulb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Loompa blocks the leg kick.

Bulb tries to sprawl but Loompa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Loompa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Loompa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bulb defends it well.
Bulb is not content to let Loompa control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulb tries to roll over but Loompa keeps him under control.
Bulb wants to control but Loompa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bulb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bulb.
Bulb trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loompa won't allow Bulb to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Incan Bulb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Incan Bulb's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bulb throws a head kick that misses.
Bulb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loompa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loompa throws a big shot that misses.
Loompa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bulb misses with a wild combination.
Loompa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bulb tries to avoid it but Loompa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bulb to the ground. Bulb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bulb.
Loompa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loompa throws a leg kick but Bulb checks it.
A head kick misses from Loompa.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loompa.
Loompa looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulb is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa checks a low kick from Bulb.
Loompa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Loompa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bulb sprawls well initially but Loompa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bulb wants to control but Loompa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Loompa prevents Bulb from improving his position.
Bulb trying to hold on to Loompa's head to control him but Loompa postures up.
Bulb is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bulb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Loompa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Loompa trying to control from half guard but Bulb is working away.
Incan Bulb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Incan Bulb was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Loompa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
Loompa checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Bulb.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bulb misses with a looping right.
Loompa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bulb but Bulb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bulb drops his hands momentarily and Loompa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bulb connects with a leg kick. Loompa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bulb does it's job there.
Loompa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bulb.
Loompa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb defending well as Loompa loads up on a big left hand.
Bulb tries to work over Loompa's front leg with a kick but Loompa checks it.
Loompa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bulb avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oompa Loompa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Loompa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bulb tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Loompa is in Bulb's guard.
Bulb has his hands on Loompa's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Bulb has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa with a nice head shot there.
Bulb trying to control the position.
Oompa Loompa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Incan Bulb was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Loompa scores with a decent looking hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bulb.
Loompa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Loompa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Incan Bulb.
I think Loompa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oompa Loompa!
Oompa Loompa retains his featherweight title!
Oompa Loompa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ali Basra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Orlov's choice of entrance music: Daft Punk - "Get Lucky". Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Basra
vs
Orlov

180 cm
22
168 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
155 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Basra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov misses the jab.
Basra throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basra manages to avoid it.
Basra jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Basra.
Basra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basra.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Basra finds it's way round the side to connect with Orlov's head.
Basra avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basra manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Basra's torso.
A swing and a miss from Basra.
Orlov delivers a nice body kick.
Basra tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Basra moves out of range easily.
Orlov blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov swings for the body but Basra moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Basra. That snapped Orlov's head back.
Basra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
Orlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orlov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orlov feints and then cracks Basra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Basra down.
Basra thows a body shot but no joy.

Basra has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
A hook to the body from Basra.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Orlov letting Basra take a breather here.
Basra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Basra fails to land.
Basra pushes Orlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Basra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orlov breaks from the clinch.
Orlov throws a head kick but Basra moves out of range.
Basra wants to clinch.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Basra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Basra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Basra misses with a looping left.
Orlov slips a jab from Basra.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Basra moves out of range easily.
Orlov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Basra rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Basra wants to clinch.
Basra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Basra.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlov.
Good leg kick by Orlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ali Basra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basra lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Basra moves out of range as Orlov throws a body kick.
Basra throws a leg kick
and Orlov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Basra is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Basra is looking to slow Orlov down with leg kicks.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basra moves away.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Basra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlov throws a head kick that Basra semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basra throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Basra saw that one coming.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Orlov tries to keep at a distance but Basra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Basra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Basra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Basra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Basra wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Basra can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Basra gets through Orlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlov pushes Basra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Basra blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Basra controls the action.
Basra struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Orlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Orlov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Basra fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Orlov misses.
Orlov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Basra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Basra scoring well with a low kick there.
Basra throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Basra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orlov scrambles back to his feet.
Basra throws a push kick but Orlov slaps the foot to one side.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Basra's head.
Basra throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov moves out of range as Basra strikes.
Basra scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlov.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Basra keeps Orlov at a distance using the push kick.
Basra thows a body shot but no joy.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Basra slips under a jab.
Orlov blocks a leg kick.
Basra throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Basra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
A head kick misses from Orlov.
Basra thows a body shot but no joy.
Basra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Basra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Basra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov works Basra's body with a nice hook.
Basra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orlov counters with a good, hard body kick but Basra shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basra throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov keeps the fight on the outside.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Basra misses with a wild combination.
Basra misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Basra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Basra's leg. Basra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlov.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Basra tries to close the distance and clinch but Orlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Basra.
Basra is looking to clinch but Orlov is avoiding it.
Basra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Basra.
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Basra avoids it.
Basra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Basra thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Basra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Basra checks a leg kick.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Basra.
Orlov motions for Basra to come forward. Orlov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basra lands a body shot.
Orlov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Basra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Basra avoids it.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Basra digs a good hook to Orlov's body.
Orlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Basra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basra takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orlov throws a head kick but Basra moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orlov throws a shot to the body.
Orlov throws a nice head kick!
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Basra moves out of range easily.
Basra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Basra throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Basra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlov scores with a decent looking hook.
Basra will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Basra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlov.
Orlov scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Basra cracks the inside of Orlov's front leg.
Basra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Basra throws a push kick but Orlov slaps the foot to one side.
Orlov looks to throw the jab but Basra is out of range.
Basra throws a push kick but Orlov slaps the foot to one side.
Basra thuds a left hand into Orlov's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Basra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orlov connects with a crisp jab.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Basra.
Basra throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Basra checks the leg kick.
Basra wants to clinch up but Orlov keeps it at a distance.
Basra takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Basra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Basra misses the shot to the body.
Basra looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Basra misses with a low kick.
Basra moves in looking to clinch but Orlov pushes him off.
Ali Basra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orlov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Basra.
Basra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov throws a nice head kick!
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!

Basra moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Basra.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Basra controls his hands.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Orlov wants to break free but Basra has control.
Basra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Basra.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Basra wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Basra.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov tries a body shot but Basra blocks it.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Basra controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Basra.
Basra misses with some punches.
Orlov wants to stall.
Basra taking a breather.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov tries a body shot but Basra blocks it.
Orlov tries to work over Basra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Basra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basra can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Basra's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Basra is trying to stall.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Basra controls his hands.
Basra blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orlov tries to stall but Basra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Orlov finds it's way through Basra's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Basra throws a combination that misses
and Orlov counters with a nice body shot.
Orlov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alexander Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Basra checks a leg kick.
Basra misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Orlov.
I've got Orlov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Orlov!
A victorious Alexander Orlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harlan Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes to the cage accompanied by SCOTLAND THE BRAVE !!!. Crowe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sons of Perdition - Blood In The Valley. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Gordus Clay is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Clay
vs
Crowe

201 cm
23
300 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
290 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordus Clay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harlan Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Clay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Crowe wants to get back to full guard.
Clay trying to mount his opponent but Crowe defends it.
Crowe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crowe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Clay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clay thows a huge punch but Crowe dodges it nicely.
Crowe won't allow Clay to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay wants to advance to full mount but Crowe doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Crowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Crowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowe pulls Clay in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clay trying to control the action but Crowe is working from the bottom.
Clay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crowe defending well though.
Clay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crowe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clay is working away from the top position though.
Clay not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay drops an elbow to the side of Crowe's head.
Nice strikes from Clay there.
Clay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clay.
Crowe wants to get back to full guard.
Clay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crowe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clay slips a nice elbow through Crowe's hands, connecting with Crowe's forehead.
Crowe manages to get to full guard.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay throws an elbow that misses. Crowe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clay's guard. Nice move by Crowe!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clay holds on and takes a little breather.
Clay's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crowe passes Clay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crowe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crowe preventing the sweep.
Clay can't keep his opponent in guard - Crowe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clay wants to control but Crowe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crowe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe wants to control but Clay is keeping him busy.
Clay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowe with a nice head shot there.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.

Clay has his foot on Crowe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crowe works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clay is out of range and Crowe settles back down.
Crowe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clay throws a nice looking combination but Crowe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowe is just out of range.

Clay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Crowe is keeping the position.
Crowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowe is retaining full guard.
Clay postures up in Crowe's guard and throws a big left but Crowe blocks it.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Crowe is keeping the position.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
Crowe is trying to keep Clay in close.
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowe is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Clay regains half guard.
Crowe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Crowe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crowe trying to control the action but Clay is working from the bottom.
Crowe is just content to waste time from the top position. Clay takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordus Clay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clay being controlled here, momentarily.
Crowe won't allow Clay to sweep him here.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Clay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crowe!
Clay sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Crowe hang on?

It looks like Harlan Crowe has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe is trying desperately to improve position.
Clay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crowe is looking to escape.
Clay avoids the attempt from Crowe to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay throws some wild stikes that Crowe manages to avoid easily.
Clay misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordus Clay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harlan Crowe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Crowe throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.
Crowe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That has opened up Harlan Crowe's cut even more.
Clay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crowe swivels and escapes.
Clay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowe.
Crowe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clay.
Crowe lands with an overhand left.
Crowe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Clay darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe trying to control but Clay postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe controlling the position for now.
Clay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clay.
Crowe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowe is retaining full guard.
Clay landing with the ground and pound.

The cut above Harlan Crowe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
Clay arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Crowe's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gordus Clay!
Gordus Clay retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Gordus Clay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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