IMMA Contenders 27 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serega Ukolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Ton
vs
Ukolov

225 cm
26
299 lbs
4 - 13 - 1

182 cm
28
290 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Ton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serega Ukolov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ukolov.
Ukolov fails with a takedown attempt.

Ukolov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ton sprawls well initially but Ukolov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ukolov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ukolov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ukolov is pressing down on Ton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ton is holding on for now.
Ukolov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ukolov winds up and cracks Ton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukolov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Ukolov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ton could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ukolov has cracked it and Ton is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ukolov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Serega Ukolov!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Farofa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by set it off. Carlos Farofa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jackson Ryan's chin.

Ryan
vs
Farofa

185 cm
29
210 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

193 cm
29
205 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Farofa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farofa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Farofa throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Farofa.
Farofa misses with a looping right.
Farofa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Farofa misses with a wild combination.
Farofa feints a jab promting Ryan to slip. Farofa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ryan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Farofa doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farofa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Farofa tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
A big right from Farofa misses.
Carlos Farofa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Farofa misses.
A punch combination from Farofa misses.
Farofa looks to land a combination. Ryan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Farofa rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Farofa stops a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan tries to score a body lock takedown but Farofa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Farofa wants to break free but Ryan has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farofa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan can't get the takedown.

Ryan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Farofa stops Ryan from passing to mount.
Ryan lands some shots froms side control.
Farofa tries to improve position but can't.
Farofa can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryan landing a few strikes.
Ryan is chipping away with strikes.
Farofa wants to control but Ryan postures up.
Farofa defending against the ground and pound.
Farofa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farofa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Farofa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Farofa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farofa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ryan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Farofa!
Ryan lands a big elbow.
Ryan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan with good strikes from the mount here!
Ryan lands with some strikes.

Farofa is rocked!
Ryan looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Farofa covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Ryan!
Jackson Ryan took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo DeRosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutality's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQY2tMo0K4. Leonardo DeRosa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Brutality
vs
DeRosa

182 cm
23
204 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

193 cm
22
220 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Brutality!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo DeRosa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeRosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brutality.
DeRosa throws a nice head kick!
Brutality shoots for a takedown but DeRosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Brutality.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brutality trying to control the action but DeRosa is working from the bottom.
Brutality connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused DeRosa some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeRosa is trying to control Brutality's posture but Brutality avoids it.
DeRosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
DeRosa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRosa is looking for a sweep. Brutality is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brutality is looking to advance position but DeRosa won't allow it.

Brutality postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for DeRosa to stand up.
DeRosa misses with a head kick.
Brutality doesn't manage to clinch there - DeRosa circles away.
Brutality throws a head kick but DeRosa moves out of range.
DeRosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonardo DeRosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brutality misses with a left hand
enabling DeRosa to counter with a crisp jab.
DeRosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brutality jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brutality shoots in for a double leg but DeRosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Brutality. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeRosa takes a swing at Brutality's ribcage but misses.
Brutality tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeRosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brutality somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeRosa punishes Brutality's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeRosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Brutality.
Leonardo DeRosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeRosa throws a head kick but Brutality moves out of range.
Brutality tries to clinch but DeRosa moves out of range.
DeRosa stuffs the takedown.
Brutality shoots in looking for a takedown but DeRosa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brutality's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DeRosa misses with a double jab.
DeRosa misses with a body shot.
Brutality fails to land the takedown.
Brutality stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeRosa.
Brutality is breathing heavily.
DeRosa throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeRosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brutality walks into a left hand.
DeRosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeRosa cracks Brutality with a good jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeRosa.
Brutality is looking to clinch.
Brutality tries to clinch but DeRosa moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Brutality 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeRosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from DeRosa.
Nice body punch from DeRosa.
DeRosa lands with a kick to the temple. Brutality shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Brutality is rocked!
DeRosa delivers a nice body kick.
Oh Brutality is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brutality chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeRosa can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from DeRosa.
DeRosa lands a brutal uppercut that launches Brutality off his feet! Brutality tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo DeRosa!
Leonardo DeRosa very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

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

O Brian
vs
Dolbakov

218 cm
28
290 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

193 cm
28
289 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TJ O Brian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dolbakov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brian dives in and grabs Dolbakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dolbakov pushes down on O Brian's head and hops out.
Dolbakov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
O Brian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dolbakov as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from O Brian misses.
Dolbakov tries to clinch up.
O Brian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dolbakov pinned against the cage. Dolbakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ O Brian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Brian throws a lazy right hand but Dolbakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dolbakov tries to clinch but O Brian moves out of range.
Dolbakov is looking to clinch.
O Brian circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Brian counters with a nice body kick.
O Brian misses with the combination.
O Brian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolbakov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Brian's waist but O Brian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dolbakov off to one side.
Dolbakov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Brian.
Dolbakov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O Brian counters with a solid body kick.
Ivan Dolbakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by O Brian.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dolbakov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dolbakov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dolbakov is trying to get back to his feet.
O Brian trying to control the position but Dolbakov is working away.

O Brian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no O Brian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brian lands some shots froms side control.
Dolbakov wants to get back to his feet but O Brian drags him back down.
Dolbakov tries to control but O Brian manages to take his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brian trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dolbakov doesn't escape.

O Brian is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dolbakov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

O Brian looking for the choke from the back.
Dolbakov tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov staying busy and making it hard for O Brian to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolbakov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Brian really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dolbakov.
O Brian is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dolbakov up.
Dolbakov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

O Brian is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

O Brian is cranking Dolbakov's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Dolbakov! He's tightened the choke and Dolbakov is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). TJ O Brian!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

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

Cafe
vs
Ulrik

195 cm
23
275 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

223 cm
23
271 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mc Cafe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sanay Ulrik!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cafe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ulrik quickly recovers to half guard.
Ulrik looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Ulrik is defending against the submission attempts here by Cafe.
Cafe thows a huge punch but Ulrik dodges it nicely.
Ulrik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Cafe 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.

Ulrik is defending against the submission attempts here by Cafe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cafe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ulrik defends it well.

Cafe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cafe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulrik sees it coming and defends easily.

Cafe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulrik sees it coming and defends easily.
Cafe wants to take a breather but Ulrik is having none of it.
Cafe works his foot free and advances to mount.

Cafe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cafe goes for an armbar but Ulrik turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ulrik.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mc Cafe!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Cornell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Tamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornell comes to the cage accompanied by Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Cornell
vs
Tamer

188 cm
22
275 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

225 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Cornell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dragon Tamer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornell throws a head kick that misses.
Tamer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cornell.
Cornell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tamer counters with a left and a right that stings Cornell.
Cornell misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cornell.
Cornell feints a jab promting Tamer to slip. Cornell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tamer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Dragon Tamer has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cornell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tamer counters with a straight right hand.
Cornell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamer.
Cornell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamer moves out of range as Cornell throws a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tamer checks a leg kick.
Cornell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tamer back to the cage. Cornell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab from Cornell misses.
Cornell misses with a left hand
and Tamer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Tamer gets caught napping as Cornell dives in and scores a takedown. Tamer manages to retain guard.
Tamer wants to stand and escape but Cornell is having none of it.
Cornell pushes down on Tamer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamer is trying to stand up here but Cornell is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tamer to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cornell trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cornell looking to pass the guard.
Tamer wants to stand but Cornell is controlling the position.
Cornell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cornell tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamer is retaining full guard.
Cornell is looking to pass into half guard but Tamer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tamer is in guard.
Tamer wants to control from the top but Cornell keeps moving.
Tamer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cornell is keeping the position for now.

Tamer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cornell dives on top into guard.
Cornell stops Tamer from standing up.
Cornell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tamer on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornell postures up in Tamer's guard and throws a big left but Tamer blocks it.

Tamer has his feet on Cornell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Cornell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tamer sprawls well initially but Cornell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornell trying to control from half guard but Tamer is working away.
Cornell thows a huge punch but Tamer dodges it nicely.
Tamer is refusing to be controlled, as Cornell sits in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamer wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Cornell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dragon Tamer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cornell misses with a head kick.

Cornell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tommy Cornell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cornell prevents Tamer from standing back up.
Cornell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cornell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tamer to regain full guard.
Cornell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cornell throws an elbow that misses. Tamer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cornell's guard. Nice move by Tamer!
Tamer won't allow Cornell to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Cornell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tamer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cornell is looking to improve his position.

Tamer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tamer trying to control from half guard but Cornell is working away.

Tamer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tamer trying to control the action but Cornell is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tamer is trying to work for a kimura but Cornell is defending well.
Tamer prevents Cornell from improving his position.

Tamer seems to be looking for submissions.
Cornell trying to hold on to Tamer's head to control him but Tamer postures up.

Cornell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tamer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Cornell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamer pulls his head out easily.

Cornell actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tamer is trying to work for a kimura but Cornell is defending well.

Tamer is working for a kimura but Cornell is defending it quite comfortably.

Tamer wants to work for an arm triangle but Cornell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Cornell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamer pulls his head out easily.

Cornell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cornell has a hand on Tamer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tamer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Tamer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tamer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cornell turns into him and now he's in Tamer's guard.

Tamer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Cornell
and Tamer counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cornell wants to land a leg kick but Tamer is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Cornell. That snapped Tamer's head back.
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 Tommy Cornell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dragon Tamer's cut.
That's time! Cornell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cornell throws a right and a left that Tamer avoids nicely.
A low kick from Cornell misses
and Cornell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cornell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cornell throws a lazy uppercut
and Tamer counters with a big head kick but Cornell shrugs it off.

Cornell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cornell showed some decent athleticism there.

Tamer kicks Cornell off and gets back to his feet.
Cornell misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornell throws a sloppy head kick and Tamer moves out of range easily.
Cornell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tamer doesn't seem bothered though.
Cornell tries to land a body kick
and Tamer counters with a left and a right that stings Cornell.
Cornell throws a sloppy head kick
and Tamer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cornell throws a sloppy head kick
and Tamer counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamer slips a jab and a cross from Cornell.
Cornell tries a head kick but it misses.
Cornell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamer.
Cornell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamer moves away.
Tamer moves away from the strike by Cornell.
Cornell just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Cornell tries to land a leg kick but Tamer saw it coming and moves away.
Cornell swinging wildly here.
Cornell throws a lazy head kick
and Tamer counters with a solid body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Tamer pushes Cornell off and gets back to his feet.
Cornell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tamer pinned against the cage. Tamer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cornell looks to land a right hand but Tamer moved out of range.
Cornell looks to throw a body kick
and Tamer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cornell throws a solid leg kick but Tamer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cornell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornell misses with a takedown attempt - Tamer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Cornell. Those never looked like landing.
Cornell is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tamer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cornell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cornell throws a series of punches but Tamer moves out of range.
Cornell throws a head kick but Tamer moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cornell has a takedown stuffed.
Dragon Tamer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Cornell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Cornell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dragon Tamer.
Well Cornell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jameson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cassidy
vs
Jameson

183 cm
22
215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson connects with the punch.

It looks like Al Cassidy has been cut.

Cassidy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jameson!
Cassidy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jameson keeps working.
Jameson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cassidy.
Jameson is looking to regain half guard here but Cassidy keeps moving and retains side control.
Jameson pushes Cassidy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cassidy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cassidy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jameson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jameson can't do much from the bottom here.
Cassidy looks up at the clock and then as Jameson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cassidy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson prevents Cassidy from improving position.
Jameson is looking to regain half guard here but Cassidy keeps moving and retains side control.
Jameson is trying to control Cassidy's posture but Cassidy avoids it.
Jameson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cassidy.
Jameson is trying to control Cassidy's posture but Cassidy avoids it.
Cassidy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cassidy controlling from the full mount.
Jameson is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is bucking up trying to escape but Cassidy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

It looks like Jimmy Jameson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jameson gets back to half guard.
Jameson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jameson trying to hold on to Cassidy's head to control him but Cassidy postures up.
Jameson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cassidy.
Jameson is trying to stand up here but Cassidy is controlling him well.
Jameson wants to get back to full guard.
Cassidy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cassidy is working away from the top position though.
Jameson is looking to improve his position.
Cassidy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jameson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jameson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jameson.
Jameson working a defensive guard here.
Cassidy trying to control but Jameson is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jameson looks to land a right hand but Cassidy moved out of range.
Good work by Cassidy as he checks the leg kick.
Jameson throws a big shot that misses.
Cassidy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jameson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson scores with a head kick.
Cassidy stuns Jameson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cassidy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jameson back to the cage. Cassidy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cassidy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jameson working a defensive guard here.
Cassidy lands a couple of digs.
Cassidy is pushing down on Jameson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jameson is fighting to maintain full guard but Cassidy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cassidy content to control rather than advance.
Cassidy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jameson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Cassidy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cassidy misses with a takedown attempt - Jameson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Cassidy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameson lands with a nice combination. Cassidy backs away looking to recover.
Jameson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jameson throws a nice looking combination but Cassidy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jameson misses with a wild combination.
Jameson tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Jameson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jameson enables Cassidy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jameson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jameson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jameson working a defensive guard here.
Cassidy works over Jameson with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson is trying to keep Cassidy in close.
Jameson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cassidy manages to get himself to full guard.
Cassidy 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.
Cassidy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jameson trying to control here.
Jameson is looking to improve his position.
Jameson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jameson wants to improve his position but Cassidy is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy prevents Jameson from improving his position.
Jameson wants to get back to his feet.
Cassidy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jameson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jameson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jimmy Jameson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jameson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jameson tried to score with a low kick but Cassidy checks it.
Jameson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jameson is breathing heavily.
Cassidy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cassidy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jameson defends it nicely.
Jameson misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy looks for a takedown but Jameson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Jameson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassidy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jameson.
Jameson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimmy Jameson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cassidy misses with a series of wild punches.
Cassidy misses with the combination.
Jameson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jameson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Cassidy gets the takedown into side control.
Cassidy is looking to take a break and control but Jameson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cassidy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jameson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson is trying to control Cassidy's posture but Cassidy avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson is looking to regain half guard here but Cassidy keeps moving and retains side control.
Jameson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cassidy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jameson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jameson throws a lazy right hand but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Jameson.
Cassidy misses with a wild combination.
Jameson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassidy is just out of range.
Jimmy Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy with a poor takedown
and Jameson counters with a one-two to the body.
Cassidy fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Jameson.
Jameson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jameson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassidy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jameson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jameson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassidy blocks a jab.

Cassidy gets the takedown into side control.
Cassidy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jameson to see if he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson is trying to control Cassidy's posture but Cassidy avoids it.
Cassidy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jameson keeps working.
Jameson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jameson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jameson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cassidy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jameson tries to improve position but can't.
Cassidy working the ground and pound from side control.
Jameson wants to control but Cassidy postures up.
Cassidy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jameson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassidy looking to control but Jameson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cassidy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Jameson is rocked!
Cassidy lands a big shot to the head and Jameson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Al Cassidy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgardo Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Palhares
vs
Salazar

170 cm
30
185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

186 cm
27
192 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rousimar Palhares !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edgardo Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar scores with a body shot.
Palhares is breathing heavily.
Salazar wants to clinch up but Palhares keeps it at a distance.

Salazar forces Palhares back against the cage and clinches.
Salazar lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Rousimar Palhares has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Salazar.
Salazar lands a knee to the head.
Salazar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salazar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Palhares takes a knee right on the jaw!
Salazar scores with a knee to the head.
Salazar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Palhares 's face.
Salazar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salazar landing knees to the head.

Palhares is rocked!
Palhares takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Palhares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salazar lands a good knee to the midsection. Palhares won't want to take too many of those.
Palhares is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Salazar pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - Palhares is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Edgardo Salazar!
During a confident post fight interview, Edgardo Salazar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Wilkins (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.

Bobby
vs
Wilkins

184 cm
25
183 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
27
181 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Bobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilkins wants to land a leg kick but Bobby is out of range.
Wilkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bobby!
Bobby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobby.
Wilkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bobby will feel that in the morning.
Wilkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bobby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bobby 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobby blocks a leg kick.
Bobby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby tries to clinch up but Wilkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bobby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilkins.
Bobby tries to clinch up but Wilkins circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bobby is out of range and Wilkins settles back down.
Bobby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilkins slips a jab and a cross from Bobby.
Wilkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bobby is out of range and Wilkins settles back down.
Wilkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilkins is looking to land body kicks.
Bobby throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wilkins throws a low kick but Bobby avoids it.
Bobby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bobby scrambles back to his feet.
Wilkins throws a low kick, looking for Bobby's leg but Bobby calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilkins.
Wilkins throws a low kick, looking for Bobby's leg but Bobby calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bobby.
Bobby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Wilkins misses

and Bobby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bobby prevents a body shot from Wilkins.
Bobby connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wilkins's face.
Wilkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bobby up against the cage.
Bobby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Wilkins.
Wilkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bobby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Bobby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bobby looking to throw knees to the head but Wilkins is blocking nicely.
Wilkins tries to work over Bobby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but Wilkins blocks with his arms.
Bobby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Bobby avoids the damage to the body.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but Wilkins blocks with his arms.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bobby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bobby is breathing heavily.
Wilkins trying to stall but Bobby improves his position.

Wilkins manages to break the clinch.
Wilkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bobby's head.

It looks like Ricky Bobby has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Bobby.
Wilkins throws a body kick that misses.
Wilkins misses with a double jab.

Wilkins gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobby's elbow.
Wilkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but Wilkins blocks it.
Bobby using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilkins tries to throw a body punch but Bobby avoids it by throwing Wilkins back against the cage.
Bobby looking to throw knees to the head but Wilkins is blocking nicely.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bobby misses with a knee to the head.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but Wilkins blocks with his arms.
Bobby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bobby throws a knee to the head but misses.

Wilkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobby.
Wilkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wilkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilkins throws a push kick but Bobby slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobby using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bobby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilkins blocks an uppercut.
Bobby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bobby using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilkins lands a shot to the body.
Wilkins controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Wilkins.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wilkins breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Bobby misses its intended target.
Bobby avoids a kick to the body.
Bobby checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Wilkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Bobby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bobby takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Bobby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkins tries a body shot but Bobby blocks it.

Wilkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilkins throws a leg kick but Bobby moved away.
Bobby tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Bobby blocks the low kick.
Bobby lands a head kick!

Wilkins instigates a clinch.
Bobby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilkins tries to work over Bobby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bobby lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bobby looking to throw knees to the head but Wilkins is blocking nicely.
Bobby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkins has Bobby pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilkins scores with a hook to the body.
Wilkins stalling in the clinch.
Wilkins trying to stall but Bobby improves his position.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but Wilkins blocks it.
Wilkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bobby is defending well for now.
Bobby connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wilkins's face.
Bobby misses with a knee to the head.
Wilkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilkins.
Wilkins can't find room to land a body shot as Bobby controls the action.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but Wilkins blocks it.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but Wilkins blocks it.
Wilkins trying to land knees to the body.
Wilkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bobby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkins stalling.
Bobby takes an elbow to the temple.

Wilkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilkins is looking to land body kicks.
Bobby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Wilkins clinches.
Bobby throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilkins tries to throw a body punch but Bobby avoids it by throwing Wilkins back against the cage.
Bobby looking to throw knees to the head but Wilkins is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Wilkins.
CJ Wilkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilkins trying to land knees to the body.
Bobby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bobby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilkins effectively controlling the action here.

Wilkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilkins misses with a body kick.
Bobby loads up on a big right hand but Wilkins slips the punch.
Ricky Bobby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins scores with a head kick.
Wilkins throws a wild body kick that Bobby sees coming a mile off.
CJ Wilkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilkins throws a solid leg kick but Bobby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilkins.
Wilkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bobby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Wilkins closes the distance and clinches.
Bobby blocks an elbow strike.
Wilkins looking to stall.
Bobby being controlled against the cage.
Wilkins scores with a shot to the side of Bobby's head.
Bobby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilkins blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but Wilkins blocks with his arms.
Wilkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Bobby controls his hands.
Bobby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Bobby.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wilkins.
Wilkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bobby blocks a body shot from Wilkins.
Wilkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobby.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilkins.
Bobby managing to block the knees to the body from Wilkins.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wilkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wilkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Wilkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Bobby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wilkins tries to land a leg kick but Bobby saw it coming and moves away.
Wilkins throws a wild body kick that Bobby sees coming a mile off.
Wilkins throws a head kick that misses.
CJ Wilkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bobby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wilkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Wilkins.
Wilkins throws a sloppy head kick and Bobby moves out of range easily.
Bobby is looking to clinch.
Wilkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bobby blocks a head kick by Wilkins.
Bobby tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bobby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bobby blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Wilkins closes the distance and pushes Bobby back into the cage.

Wilkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Bobby or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilkins which made him look bad.
Bobby tries to clinch but Wilkins is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bobby closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilkins counters with an outside leg kick.
Bobby tries to clinch up but Wilkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Bobby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wilkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Bobby. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wilkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bobby, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilkins missing with knees to the body.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but Wilkins blocks with his arms.
Wilkins misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby misses with a knee strike.
Wilkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilkins tries to throw a body punch but Bobby avoids it by throwing Wilkins back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins pushes Bobby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilkins pushes Bobby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilkins obliges.
Wilkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bobby.
Wilkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bobby is keeping busy.
Bobby prevents a body shot from Wilkins.
Wilkins misses with a knee to the head.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but Wilkins blocks it.
Wilkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Bobby avoids the damage to the body.

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

Wilkins moves into range and clinches up with Bobby.
Wilkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bobby blocks a body shot from Wilkins.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilkins.
A short right from Wilkins on the inside.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Wilkins.
Bobby lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilkins.
Wilkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Bobby misses with a knee to the head.

Wilkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkins is looking to slow Bobby down with leg kicks.
Wilkins feints and then cracks Bobby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bobby down.
Wilkins throws a sloppy head kick and Bobby moves out of range easily.
Wilkins lands a front kick.
Wilkins misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilkins.
That kick from Wilkins tenderised Bobby's leg. Bobby is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkins catches Bobby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bobby throws a hook but Wilkins avoids it easily.

Bobby gets tackled into the cage by Wilkins. Wilkins maintains the clinch.
Wilkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Wilkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bobby avoids it.
Bobby misses with a knee to the head.
Ricky Bobby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but Wilkins blocks with his arms.
Wilkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wilkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bobby misses with a knee strike.
Wilkins presses Bobby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Bobby gets an underhook and turns Wilkins into the cage.
Bobby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilkins blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wilkins tries to throw a body punch but Bobby avoids it by throwing Wilkins back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bobby with a knee to the head.
Bobby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
CJ Wilkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilkins stalling.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Wilkins!
CJ Wilkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Razor
vs
Bukharin

194 cm
22
186 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

180 cm
30
196 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sid Razor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Bukharin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razor keeps the fight on the outside.

Razor clinches with his opponent.
Razor lands with a left to the head.
Razor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Razor keeps control of Bukharin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Razor stalling the fight.
Razor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bukharin blocks an uppercut.
Razor keeps control of Bukharin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Razor trying to land knees to the body.
Bukharin trying to control the position but instead, Razor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bukharin into the cage.
Razor stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Razor lands an elbow just above Bukharin 's eye.
Bukharin misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Razor.
Bukharin avoids the elbow strike from Razor, against the cage.
Razor can't find room to land a body shot as Bukharin controls the action.
Razor throws an elbow that misses.
Razor has Bukharin pressed against the cage, preventing Bukharin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Razor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Razor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bukharin's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Bukharin.
A bit of stalling here from Razor.
Razor lands a damaging elbow.
Razor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Razor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bukharin tries to circle away but Razor has him pinned against the cage.
Razor lands an elbow that stopped Bukharin in his tracks for a moment.
Razor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bukharin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Razor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Razor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bukharin's defenses.
Razor is stalling here.
Razor is trying to maintain a safe position but Bukharin gets an underhook and turns Razor into the cage.
Razor pushes off an throws an elbow but Bukharin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Razor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Razor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Razor slowing the pace effectively.
Razor lands an elbow inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Razor has Bukharin pushed against the cage.
Bukharin avoids the elbow strike from Razor, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razor is trying to maintain a safe position but Bukharin gets an underhook and turns Razor into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sid Razor.

Razor darts in and clinches Bukharin up against the cage.

Bukharin successfully pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Bukharin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vladimir Bukharin made sure he mentioned BioPharm Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.