SFC 11: Klitschko vs Rodriguez PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Starseed
vs
Katwala

187 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Indigo Starseed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Illunga Katwala!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katwala misses with a takedown attempt - Starseed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Katwala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Starseed's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Starseed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katwala is one step ahead there.

Katwala is sitting in close to Starseed's body. Starseed has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Katwala is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Katwala is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Starseed.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Indigo Starseed!

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FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thu Pham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski has chosen Two Steps From Hell - Heart of Courage (Extended Version) as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Pham
vs
Kowalski

166 cm
21
144 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

191 cm
23
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thu Pham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomasz Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pham shoots in and gets a takedown into Kowalski's guard.
Pham throwing strikes but missing.
Kowalski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Pham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kowalski keeping full guard, as Pham tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kowalski is on top in guard.

Pham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kowalski defends well.

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

Pham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Pham looking for a guillotine here but Kowalski defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pham looking for a guillotine here but Kowalski defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski is fighting to break Pham's control of his arms but Pham is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Pham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kowalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Kowalski gets to his feet - Pham follows without any prompting.
Pham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kowalski.

Pham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kowalski is trying to defend but Pham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kowalski trying to control from the bottom.

Pham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kowalski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pham not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thu Pham!
After the fight, Thu Pham was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

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

Li
vs
NCharge

191 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yize Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Large NCharge!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li scores with a jab to the jaw.
Li scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yize Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Li throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li scores with a hook.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Li drops NCharge with a right and a left! Li comes rushing in but NCharge regains his composure and manages to keep Li in guard.

It looks like Large NCharge has been cut.
Li trying to control but NCharge is working from the bottom.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from NCharge.
NCharge keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of NCharge is proving hard to escape from.
Li could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Yize Li has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NCharge.
Li throws a combination. NCharge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Li bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps NCharge's head backwards.
Li fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. NCharge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li connects with a single shot there.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Li knocks NCharge out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yize Li!
Yize Li decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Halme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Halme
vs
Li

184 cm
25
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Fight Night Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Halme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halme tries to clinch but Li moves away
and Li counters with a series of strikes. Halme will be more careful next time no doubt.
Halme throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Li takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Halme doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Li punishes Halme's body with a nice straight punch.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halme.
Halme tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Li counters with a nice uppercut.
Li stuffs the takedown.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt
and Li counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Halme shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Halme doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Li connects with a looping right hand.
Halme connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Li throws a nice looking combination but Halme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li blocks a jab.
Halme connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Halme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Li misses.
Halme throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halme tries to clinch but Li moves away
and Li counters with a two punch combo.
Halme misses with a straight right.
Halme shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halme gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Halme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halme throws a poor cross that misses
and Li counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Li blocks a jab.
Halme looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well.
Halme lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halme throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Halme.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li scores with a crisp jab that stopped Halme in his tracks.
A jab from Halme does it's job there.
Halme jabs at Li's body.
Halme tries to clinch
and Li counters with a straight right hand.
Li staying out of range there.
Halme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li.
Halme looks to clinch
and Li counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Halme throws a big shot that misses.
Halme shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jake Halme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halme takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halme throws out a leg kick but Li moves out of range and Halme only half commits.
Halme misses with a double jab.
Li throws a right and a left that Halme avoids nicely.
Halme throws a lazy uppercut
and Li counters with a series of strikes. Halme will be more careful next time no doubt.
Halme swings widly with a right hand
and Li counters with a two punch combo.
Halme wants to clinch
and Li counters with a one-two to the body.
Halme throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Li is working the combinations to good effect here.
Halme tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Li to counter with a crisp jab.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halme throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halme throws a hook but Li avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halme doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Halme connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Li does no damage.
Li throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Halme.
Halme smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halme connects with a crisp jab.
Halme tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
Halme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Li counters with a left and a right that stings Halme.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halme misses with a hook
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Halme.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jet Li will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halme.
Jet Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halme darts in trying to clinch
and Li counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Halme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halme doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Li stuffs the takedown attempt from Halme. Halme gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Halme.
A lazy left from Halme finds it's target.
Halme darts in trying to clinch
and Li counters with a series of strikes. Halme will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halme connects with a looping right hand.
Halme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halme tries to clinch but Li moves away
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jet Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Halme.
Li has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Li there as he acknowledges the shot.
Halme stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halme.
Halme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halme misses with a left hand
and Li counters with a left and a right that stings Halme.
Li tries to bum rush Halme with a series of wild strikes but Halme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Li's hands.
Halme is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li staying out of range there.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Halme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halme tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Li counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halme throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
Halme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Halme.
Halme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li throws the left hand but Halme avoids the punch easily.
Halme throws a poor cross that misses
and Li counters with a nice uppercut.
Halme looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Halme tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Halme.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halme fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Halme misses
and Li counters with a left and a right that stings Halme.
Halme throws a lazy uppercut
and Li counters with a series of strikes. Halme will be more careful next time no doubt.
Halme lands a jab to the nose.
Li walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Halme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jet Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halme looks for a takedown but Li sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Halme.
Li slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li blocks a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Li!
Halme connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li scores with a shot to the body.
Halme misses the body punch
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halme throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Halme misses with a wild body shot.
Li dodges the punch combination from Halme.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halme throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Li counter with a right hand.
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 Jake Halme will probably get the nod.
That's time! Halme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Halme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halme throws a right hand that misses
letting Li counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Halme.
Halme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halme misses with a looping right.
Halme throws a poor cross that misses
and Li counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Halme misses.
Halme closes the distance but Li moves to the side

and Li holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Halme just misses with a elbow thrown towards Li's brow.

Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halme scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Halme scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Halme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halme misses with a wild combination.
Li lands with a good body shot.
Li lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Li looks to land a combination but Halme avoids it well.
Halme lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
Li lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halme circles away quickly and effectively.
Halme misses with a straight right.
Li uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halme.
Halme throws a big shot that misses.
Halme moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
Halme wants to clinch
and Li counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Li does no damage.
Halme misses with an uppercut.
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halme.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Halme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Halme.
Halme misses with a wild body shot.
Halme avoids a punch combination nicely.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halme just misses with a punch to the body.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Halme.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halme doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Halme misses with a right hand
and Li counters with a one-two to the body.
Halme misses with a left hand
and Li counters with a one-two to the body.
Halme is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Halme.
Li misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Halme bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Li's head.
Halme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Halme.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li swinging wildly here.
Halme tries to clinch up.

Halme moves into range and clinches up with Li.
With the fighters up against the cage, Halme throws an elbow but misses.
Li tries to break free but Halme pushes him back against the cage.
Halme gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Halme.
Li tries to break the clinch but Halme is controlling the position.
Halme creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Li's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Halme.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halme looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Halme throws an elbow but misses.
Li blocks an elbow strike from Halme.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Halme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halme 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Halme!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jake Halme thanked Fight Night Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty Heyusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Li has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marty Heyusa's chin.

Heyusa
vs
Li

198 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Fight Night Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marty Heyusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Li!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Li forces Heyusa back against the cage and clinches.

Li wants the takedown. Heyusa is fighting it off but Li persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Heyusa's guard against the cage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Li has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Heyusa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Li is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Heyusa pulls down on the head and he's put Li to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marty Heyusa!

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hype
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mgr
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RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Kuntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kuntz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kuntz
vs
Adebisi

190 cm
25
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emmanuel Kuntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuntz swivels and escapes.
Kuntz tries to clinch there but Adebisi circles away.
Kuntz scores with a jab to the body.
Adebisi tries to clinch up.

Kuntz moves into the clinch successfully.
Adebisi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adebisi looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Adebisi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kuntz - that landed with a thud.
Kuntz tries to throw a body punch but Adebisi avoids it by throwing Kuntz back against the cage.
Kuntz lands with a short shot to the head.

It looks like Simon Adebisi has been cut.
Adebisi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuntz scores with a shot to the side of Adebisi's head.
Kuntz stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuntz misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuntz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kuntz - that landed with a thud.
Adebisi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adebisi tries to circle away but Kuntz has him pinned against the cage.

Kuntz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuntz punishes Adebisi's body with a nice straight punch.
Adebisi looks winded!
Kuntz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adebisi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adebisi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuntz dodges the punch combination from Adebisi.
Adebisi fails with a takedown attempt.
Emmanuel Kuntz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adebisi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kuntz has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuntz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Adebisi tries to keep at a distance but Kuntz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuntz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adebisi up against the cage.
Adebisi wants to break free but Kuntz has control.
Adebisi is trying to force a seperation but Kuntz has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Kuntz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuntz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adebisi is trying to pull guard but Kuntz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuntz wants to take the fight to the mat but Adebisi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuntz lands a body shot.
Adebisi working hard to break the clinch.
Kuntz is pushing Adebisi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Kuntz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Adebisi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adebisi wants to clinch

and Kuntz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adebisi is trying to break free.
Adebisi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuntz to keep the fight standing.
Kuntz lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kuntz.
Kuntz gets through Adebisi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adebisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adebisi tries to break the clinch but Kuntz is controlling the position.
Kuntz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adebisi's efforts to push away.
Adebisi wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Kuntz manages to break the clinch.
Adebisi moves to clinch but Kuntz breaks away
and Kuntz counters with a nice uppercut.
Adebisi misses with a double jab
and Kuntz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adebisi tries to clinch

and Kuntz counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Kuntz.

Kuntz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adebisi misses with a double jab
and Kuntz counters with a series of strikes. Adebisi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simon Adebisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Adebisi has Kuntz up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kuntz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Kuntz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Adebisi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kuntz rushes Adebisi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuntz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adebisi is defending well.
Kuntz cracks Adebisi with a nice body shot.
Adebisi working hard to break the clinch.
Emmanuel Kuntz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adebisi working hard to break the clinch.
Kuntz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adebisi backwards.

Adebisi pulls guard.
Kuntz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Adebisi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuntz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuntz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Emmanuel Kuntz.
Adebisi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuntz.
Adebisi is looking to clinch.
Kuntz throws out a powerful jab.

Adebisi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Kuntz keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuntz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adebisi is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Adebisi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuntz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Simon Adebisi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuntz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emmanuel Kuntz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuntz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuntz wants it to stay on the feet.
Adebisi is breathing heavily.
Adebisi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adebisi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kuntz forces Adebisi back against the cage and clinches.
Kuntz pushes Adebisi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuntz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuntz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuntz.
Kuntz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuntz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuntz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuntz works on Adebisi's body with a couple of short punches.
Adebisi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kuntz as the two fighters clinch.
Kuntz lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuntz.

Kuntz manages to break the clinch.

Kuntz moves into the clinch.
Kuntz lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kuntz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adebisi lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kuntz clinches with his opponent.
Adebisi jumps guard but Kuntz stands there with Adebisi around his waist. Adebisi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emmanuel Kuntz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adebisi.
Adebisi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuntz won't allow it.
Kuntz lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Kuntz scores with a nice short uppercut.

That has opened up Simon Adebisi's cut even more.
Kuntz lands a body punch in the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kuntz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kuntz lands a right hand.
Kuntz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adebisi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuntz has double underhooks.
Kuntz lands a shoulder strike.
Kuntz cracks Adebisi with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Kuntz - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Kuntz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simon Adebisi'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!

Kuntz forces Adebisi back against the cage and clinches.
Adebisi tries to pull guard but Kuntz holds him up against the cage and eventually Adebisi drops back down to his feet.

Kuntz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adebisi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuntz, as that shot connected.
Adebisi tries for a takedown but Kuntz circles away easily

and Kuntz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuntz.
Adebisi jumps guard but Kuntz stands there with Adebisi around his waist. Adebisi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emmanuel Kuntz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adebisi.
Kuntz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adebisi prevents it.
Adebisi is working for takedown but Kuntz is calmly controlling the position for now.

Kuntz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuntz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adebisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuntz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adebisi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuntz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuntz lands with a shot to the body.

Adebisi gets tackled into the cage by Kuntz. Kuntz maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Adebisi's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Kuntz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adebisi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adebisi throws a right and a left that both miss.

Kuntz moves into the clinch.

Kuntz breaks from the clinch.
Adebisi darts in trying to clinch

and Kuntz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Emmanuel Kuntz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz stalling against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuntz lands with a right to the head.
Kuntz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuntz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adebisi can do to turn this around?

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

Kuntz clinches.
Kuntz lands a hook to the side of the head.

Kuntz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Kuntz misses.
Adebisi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Kuntz moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kuntz.
Adebisi is trying to force a seperation but Kuntz has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kuntz - that landed with a thud.
Kuntz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Kuntz.
Adebisi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuntz is defending well.
Kuntz controlling the action here for a moment.

Kuntz breaks from the clinch.
Adebisi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Kuntz moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuntz.
Kuntz is leaning against Adebisi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuntz.

Kuntz has picked Adebisi up - he's going for a ride! Kuntz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuntz is controlling the pace.
Kuntz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adebisi on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Simon Adebisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Emmanuel Kuntz just wasn't active enough.
A lazy left from Kuntz finds it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Kuntz!
Our winner, Emmanuel Kuntz, 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
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Spencer
vs
Gonzales

177 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

174 cm
21
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Fight Night Nutrition

Nuclear Fight Gear
Fight Night Nutrition

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spencer gets caught flat footed, as Gonzales shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer trying to control the position here.
Spencer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gonzales slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gonzales trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spencer sprawls well. Spencer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonzales gets slowly back to his feet.
Spencer scores with a spinning back kick!
Gonzales looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales fails to land the takedown.
Spencer 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonzales.
Spencer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spencer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Spencer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spencer thumps Gonzales with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer thumps Gonzales with a low kick.
Spencer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

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

Gonzales is rocked!
Spencer lands a right hook to the body.
Gonzales is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him?
Brian Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Gonzales flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gonzales is out cold! Spencer holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Spencer!
Brian Spencer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Katkeroinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dominick Cruz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Katkeroinen
vs
Cruz

167 cm
19
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Fight Night Nutrition

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorma Katkeroinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominick Cruz!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katkeroinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz should have avoided that one.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.

Katkeroinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Katkeroinen landing knees to the head.

It looks like Dominick Cruz has been cut.
Cruz can't break the clinch.
Katkeroinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Katkeroinen pushes Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katkeroinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz can't break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katkeroinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Katkeroinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Katkeroinen.
Katkeroinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz jumps guard but Katkeroinen stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Katkeroinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Katkeroinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Katkeroinen obliges.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Katkeroinen has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Katkeroinen walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jorma Katkeroinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Cruz.
Cruz looks winded!
Good standup being displayed there by Katkeroinen as he connects with a hook.

Cruz is rocked!
Katkeroinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Katkeroinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Katkeroinen scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Katkeroinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cruz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Katkeroinen finish him?
Katkeroinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katkeroinen lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Katkeroinen lands with a big left! Cruz is wobbled badly! Katkeroinen comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Cruz to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jorma Katkeroinen!
A very excited looking Jorma Katkeroinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Spriggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guljigit Asanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spriggins comes to the cage accompanied by 'Detachable Penis' by King Missile. Guljigit Asanov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Spriggins
vs
Asanov

199 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
259 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Dynamite

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Spriggins!
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, Guljigit Asanov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asanov lands with a nice body punch.
Spriggins looks for a takedown but Asanov sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Asanov.
Asanov lands with a good body shot.
Spriggins tried to score with a low kick but Asanov checks it.
Asanov lands with a nice body punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Asanov.

It looks like Vincent Spriggins has been cut.
Spriggins is breathing heavily.
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!
Spriggins ducks right into an uppercut from Asanov.
Asanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asanov scores with a body shot.
Asanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Spriggins should have avoided that one.
Asanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spriggins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spriggins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guljigit Asanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spriggins seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Asanov shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Spriggins is backing up but Asanov catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Spriggins covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Asanov Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guljigit Asanov!
Guljigit Asanov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rodriguez's choice of entrance music: Realeza. Nikita Klitschko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Klitschko
vs
Rodriguez

178 cm
19
166 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
153 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Fight Night Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikita Klitschko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alberto Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Klitschko wants to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Klitschko avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klitschko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez stalks Klitschko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Klitschko's face. Klitschko staggers backwards, shaken.
Klitschko tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Klitschko wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Klitschko. Klitschko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Klitschko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Klitschko's head but Klitschko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klitschko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Donk. Rodriguez catches Klitschko right on the button with a cross.
Klitschko wants to clinch but Rodriguez slips to the side
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Klitschko is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Klitschko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
Klitschko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriguez counters with a nice body shot.
Klitschko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodriguez counters with a big right hand! Oh Klitschko is in trouble here! Rodriguez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Rodriguez!
Alberto Rodriguez is the new lightweight champion!
Alberto Rodriguez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.