TTFC Wednesday Night Fights 36 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Convicted Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikaniska is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Killer
vs
Sikaniska

200 cm
23
298 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

205 cm
37
315 lbs
23 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Convicted Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikaniska throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Killer throws a chopping leg kick but Sikaniska manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Killer sizes up Sikaniska with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sikaniska blocks a head kick by Killer.
Killer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sikaniska on the side of the head.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Sikaniska takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Killer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sikaniska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sikaniska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sikaniska blocks a head kick by Killer.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Killer moves out of range.
Sikaniska shoots in but Killer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sikaniska wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sikaniska.
Sikaniska defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.
Killer throws an off balance right hand
letting Sikaniska counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Killer.
Sikaniska wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Sikaniska wants to clinch.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Sikaniska tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Sikaniska lands the left hand.
Sikaniska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sikaniska misses with an uppercut.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sikaniska misses with a straight right.
Sikaniska looks to land a combination but Killer avoids it well.
Sikaniska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Sikaniska doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Sikaniska closes the distance but Killer moves to the side
and Killer counters with a solid body kick.
Sikaniska looks winded!
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sikaniska.
Killer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sikaniska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Killer catches Sikaniska with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Sikaniska drives through and clinches with Killer against the cage.
Sikaniska working aggressively here.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is working Sikaniska over against the cage.
Killer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sikaniska.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sikaniska takes a shot to the head.
Killer lands with a left to the head.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Sikaniska controls the action.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Sikaniska avoids the damage to the body.
Killer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Sikaniska controls the action.

Killer drops Sikaniska onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sikaniska is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Sikaniska is rocked!
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Sikaniska is still on wobbly legs! Can Killer finish him?

It looks like Santeri Sikaniska has been cut.
Killer creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Sikaniska! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Killer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Convicted Killer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Fake the Funk by Prince Charles. Hammer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Birdman - I Run This ft. LIL WAYNE. This should be fireworks!

Charles
vs
Hammer

175 cm
31
167 lbs
16 - 17 - 0

220 cm
30
169 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Hammer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Charles.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Charles misses the jab.
Charles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charles throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer lands with a shot to the body.
Charles misses with a double jab.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charles. Charles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Charles rushes Hammer and presses him up against the cage.
Charles lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charles.
Charles has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Charles lands with a left to the head.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Charles.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammer has a couple of punches blocked by Charles.
Hammer is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Charles fails to land.
Hammer tries to break free but Charles pushes him back against the cage.
Hammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
Charles blocking some punches.
Charles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
Charles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Charles has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Charles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Charles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Charles misses the target.
Charles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Charles does a little dance to reset his feet.

Hammer gets caught flat footed, as Charles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Charles postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Charles is fighting to break Hammer's control of his arms but Hammer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Charles passes into half guard.
Charles is controlling the pace.
Hammer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
Charles has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Charles trying to control but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer is trying desperately to improve position.
Hammer tries to lock up and control but Charles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hammer is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles tries to control but Hammer wriggling away.
Hammer is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Charles with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Charles connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hammer wants to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Hammer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Charles with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hammer is trying to stand.
Hammer tries to lock up and control but Charles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hammer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Charles tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hammer is bucking up trying to escape but Charles cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charles is landing with some decent strikes but Hammer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hammer tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
Hammer's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Charles dominated that round.
That's time! Charles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Charles misses with a body shot.
Charles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.
Hammer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Charles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charles swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Charles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throws a low kick but Charles moves out of range easily.
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hammer defending well as Charles loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer scores with a spinning back kick!
Hammer staying out of range there.
Charles misses with an uppercut
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Charles.
Charles scores with a nice right hand.
Charles throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
Hammer lands a jab.
Charles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hammer checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles cracks Hammer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Charles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hammer's hands.
A cross from Hammer lands.
Hammer lands with a shot to the body.
Jack Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hammer counters with a head kick.
Charles throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Charles misses with an uppercut. Hammer saw that one coming.
Charles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Charles throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammer.
Charles throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to clinch.
Charles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hammer thows a body shot but no joy.
Charles misses the jab.
Hammer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charles.
Charles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Charles wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer slips a jab from Charles.
Hammer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Charles rather than just go for the knockout.
Hammer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Charles counters with a series of strikes. Hammer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Charles tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charles feints a jab promting Hammer to slip. Charles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hammer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Charles checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Charles.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Hammer checks a leg kick nicely.
Charles throws a right hand that misses
and Hammer counters with a good low kick that Charles was not able to check.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Charles.
A combination from Charles does no damage.
Charles misses the shot to the body.
Henry Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles has a takedown stuffed.
Hammer lands a glancing blow to the side of Charles's head.
Hammer cracks the inside of Charles's front leg.
Charles misses with a shot to the body
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Charles.
Charles misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Charles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Charles misses with a low kick as Hammer jumps back.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Charles.
Charles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammer throws a jab when Charles was well out of range.
Charles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range.
Hammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charles throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Jack Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Charles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Charles off to one side.
Charles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Charles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Charles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hammer up against the cage.
Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charles.
Hammer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Charles tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Charles misses.
Some wild striking there from Charles.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Hammer.
Charles misses the shot to the body.
Charles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charles throws a leg kick that misses.
Charles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Charles.
Hammer lands a glancing blow to the side of Charles's head.
Charles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammer lands a high kick!
Hammer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Charles tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Charles misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Hammer.
I think Hammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Hammer!
Jack Hammer made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itor Lamope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obasi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Overkill. Lamope has chosen Bulletproof as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Obasi
vs
Lamope

170 cm
35
148 lbs
34 - 21 - 1

165 cm
31
156 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Solomon Obasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Itor Lamope!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamope scores with a leg kick.
Obasi slips a straight right by Lamope.
Obasi cracks Lamope with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Obasi blocks the leg kick.
Obasi feints and then cracks Lamope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lamope down.
Obasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lamope lands with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Lamope there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Obasi shoots for a double leg takedown but Lamope sprawls well. He's pushed Obasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lamope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obasi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Obasi misses with a low kick.
Lamope throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lamope scores with a shot to the body.
Solomon Obasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obasi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lamope checks it well.
Lamope lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lamope thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Obasi if he has to take too many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope tries to clinch but Obasi is having none of it.
Obasi throws a sloppy body shot
and Lamope counters with a nice body shot.
Obasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamope throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Obasi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lamope's guard now.
Obasi looking to sit in guard and control but Lamope gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lamope working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamope with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lamope tries to free his leg and advance position but Obasi is retaining full guard.
Obasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamope.
Obasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obasi is on top in guard.
Obasi wants to pass the guard but Lamope is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi is pushing down on Lamope's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lamope is fighting to maintain full guard but Obasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lamope has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obasi is working away from the top position though.
Lamope is looking for a sweep. Obasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamope won't allow Obasi to pass to mount.
Lamope is looking to control Obasi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamope avoid being mounted?
Lamope moves into full guard.
Lamope is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi trying to control but Lamope is working from the bottom.
Obasi is really struggling to control Lamope but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Obasi sitting in guard here, content to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lamope throws a good cross that connects.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lamope checks a leg kick.
Obasi walks into a jab.
Lamope throws a series of punches but Obasi moves out of range.
A low kick from Obasi misses
and Lamope counters with a good low kick that Obasi was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope throws out a loose jab but Obasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamope misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obasi. Lamope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obasi slips a jab from Lamope.
Lamope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obasi.
Lamope lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lamope keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lamope ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Itor Lamope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obasi slips a jab from Lamope.
Lamope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lamope thumps Obasi with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lamope lands a nice looking body shot.
Lamope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamope.
Obasi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Obasi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lamope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itor Lamope dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lamope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lamope waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obasi.
The fighters circling - Lamope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamope.
Lamope checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Obasi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lamope is able to avoid easily.
Obasi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lamope counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamope misses with a left hand

so Obasi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lamope has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Demon's stand up gym, LOP. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Obasi trying to control but Lamope is working from the bottom.
Lamope keeping full guard, as Obasi tries to pass.
Obasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamope manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obasi manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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

Obasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Solomon Obasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obasi keeping moving, preventing Lamope from controlling successfully.
Lamope is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Obasi working for a triangle but Lamope defends it easily.
Lamope trying to control but Obasi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamope lands a couple of elbows.

Obasi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lamope is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Obasi.
Obasi is not content to let Lamope control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lamope lands an elbow.
Lamope working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lamope looks up at the clock and then as Obasi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lamope smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Obasi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lamope is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lamope has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obasi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lamope wants to take a breather but Obasi is having none of it.
Lamope trying to pass the guard but Obasi defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi moves into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamope trying to control but Obasi is working from the bottom.
Lamope is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lamope throws a big right hand that misses.
Obasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamope trying to control but Obasi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Itor Lamope will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lamope lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lamope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obasi.
Lamope fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obasi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Obasi throws a head kick but Lamope moves out of range.
Lamope throws a hook but Obasi avoids it easily.
Obasi is looking to clinch but Lamope is avoiding it.
Obasi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lamope stuffs the takedown attempt from Obasi. Obasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Lamope chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obasi can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamope misses the target.
Lamope keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lamope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obasi wants to clinch up but Lamope keeps it at a distance.
Obasi throws a low kick but Lamope avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi misses with a takedown attempt - Lamope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Obasi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obasi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lamope's sensitive parts.
Lamope checks the leg kick.
Lamope throws a head kick but Obasi moves out of range.
Obasi misses with a leg kick.
Obasi slips a straight right by Lamope.
Lamope misses with an uppercut. Obasi saw that one coming.
Obasi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obasi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obasi throws a lazy body kick
and Lamope counters with a thumping low kick.
Lamope connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obasi's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Lamope. That snapped Obasi's head back.
Lamope finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Obasi lands with a good body shot.
Itor Lamope seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamope moves away.
Obasi misses with the body kick
enabling Lamope to counter with a crisp jab.
Obasi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lamope punishes Obasi's body with a nice straight 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!
Lamope jabs Obasi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lamope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obasi manages to avoid it.
Obasi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lamope counters with a good low kick that Obasi was not able to check.
Solomon Obasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamope walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obasi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Obasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamope throws out the jab.
Obasi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obasi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lamope throws a body punch but Obasi moves out of range.
Obasi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamope connects with a looping right hand.
Obasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamope.
Lamope scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obasi doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope lands the left hand.
Lamope avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obasi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obasi throws a leg kick but Lamope moved away.
Obasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamope is just out of range.
Lamope lands a slapping body shot.
Obasi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Itor Lamope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obasi walks into a straight right hand from Lamope.
Obasi wants to slow Lamope down by chopping away at his legs.
Lamope cracks Obasi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Obasi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lamope does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lamope cracks the inside of Obasi's front leg.
Lamope checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi needs to keep his hands up - Lamope had a free shot at his head there.
Lamope scores with a nice right hand.
Lamope connects with a body shot.
Obasi tries to move into range but Lamope moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lamope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obasi cracks the inside of Lamope's front leg.
Obasi jabs Lamope to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obasi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lamope counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Obasi throws a body punch but Lamope moves out of range.
A jab from Lamope finds it's way through Obasi's defenses.
Obasi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lamope.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obasi misses with a shot to the body
and Lamope counters with a right hand to the body.
Obasi takes a swing at Lamope's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Lamope.
Obasi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itor Lamope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lamope winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itor Lamope!
Itor Lamope decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boudreaux Godeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godeaux's entrance music is Battle Ready. A fine choice. 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 Esteban Delgado was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Godeaux
vs
Delgado

174 cm
38
163 lbs
26 - 12 - 1

168 cm
29
156 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Boudreaux Godeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esteban Delgado!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Delgado has Godeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Godeaux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delgado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Delgado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Delgado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Delgado.

Godeaux has picked Delgado up - he's going for a ride! Godeaux dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Delgado regains full guard. Nicely done.

Delgado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Godeaux with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Delgado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godeaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Delgado is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Delgado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godeaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Godeaux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Delgado trying to keep a closed guard but Godeaux is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado is controlling Godeaux's posture.
Godeaux looking to pass the guard.
Delgado looking for a sweep. Not yet Delgado, not yet.
Delgado trying to control the position.
Delgado keeping moving, preventing Godeaux from controlling successfully.
Delgado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Godeaux controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice combination there by Delgado.

It looks like Boudreaux Godeaux has been cut.
Godeaux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Godeaux feints and then cracks Delgado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Delgado down.
Delgado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Godeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Godeaux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Delgado tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado lands a right hook to the body.
Delgado throws out a leg kick but Godeaux moves out of range and Delgado only half commits.
A big right from Delgado misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delgado was well out of range. Poor timing from Godeaux.
Delgado is looking to slow Godeaux down with leg kicks.

Delgado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Godeaux looking to pass the guard.
Godeaux controls from within his opponent's guard.

Delgado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godeaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Godeaux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Godeaux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Delgado looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Godeaux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Godeaux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Delgado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Godeaux is aware though and is defending well.
Delgado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Godeaux manages to get himself to full guard.
Godeaux trying to control the position.
Godeaux keeping full guard, as Delgado tries to pass.
Delgado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Godeaux has Delgado pulled in close to control his posture.
Delgado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Godeaux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Delgado trying to control the position from guard on top but Godeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delgado lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delgado wants to control from the top but Godeaux keeps moving.

Godeaux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Godeaux looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delgado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Godeaux looking to control.

Godeaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esteban Delgado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boudreaux Godeaux's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Godeaux thows a body shot but no joy.
Delgado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Godeaux. That did some damage!
Delgado throws a low kick, looking for Godeaux's leg but Godeaux calmly moves out of range.
Delgado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Godeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Delgado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Delgado does it's job there.

Delgado clinches up against the cage.
Godeaux is trying to break free.
Godeaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Delgado has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godeaux.

Godeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delgado works over Godeaux's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Godeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delgado at a distance.
Godeaux throws a nice looking combination but Delgado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delgado is looking to clinch but Godeaux is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Godeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Delgado. Delgado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Esteban Delgado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godeaux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Delgado is able to avoid easily.
Delgado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Godeaux misses with the body kick

and Delgado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Godeaux won't be happy with that.
Godeaux takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Godeaux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delgado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Delgado goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Godeaux has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Delgado but great work by Godeaux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godeaux lands an elbow.
Godeaux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Delgado manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Delgado trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Delgado is pressing down on Godeaux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Godeaux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Godeaux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux throws a big right hand that misses.
Godeaux trying to control but Delgado is working from the bottom.
Esteban Delgado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Godeaux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Delgado trying to keep a closed guard but Godeaux is proving a slippery customer.
Godeaux is fighting to break Delgado's control of his arms but Delgado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Godeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godeaux passes Delgado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Delgado wants to improve his position but Godeaux is controlling well.
Godeaux is thwarting Delgado's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado moves into full guard.

Delgado working for submissions but it's allowed Godeaux to get to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Godeaux connects with a nice short shot to Delgado's temple.
Delgado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Delgado has momentary wrist control but Godeaux slips an elbow through the middle.
Delgado trying to control the position.
Godeaux advances position into side control!
Godeaux cracks Delgado with a big elbow.
Delgado managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Godeaux.
Godeaux wants to control but Delgado is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Godeaux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Delgado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Godeaux scoring with punches from side control.
Godeaux scoring with punches from side control.
Delgado is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Delgado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Godeaux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Godeaux 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delgado gets back to half guard.
Delgado is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esteban Delgado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Boudreaux Godeaux's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Godeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delgado throws a leg kick which misses Godeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Godeaux tries to avoid it.
Delgado throws a body punch but Godeaux moves out of range.
Godeaux throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Godeaux.
Delgado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Godeaux misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Godeaux misses.
Godeaux is looking to wear down Delgado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Delgado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Delgado is predictable there
and Godeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Godeaux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Godeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Delgado misses with an uppercut
and Godeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delgado tries to land a leg kick but Godeaux saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado ducks under a wild hook from Godeaux.
Delgado swings for the body but Godeaux moves out of range.
Delgado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Godeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delgado tries to clinch
and Godeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godeaux throws a leg kick but Delgado checks it.

Delgado clinches with his opponent.
Godeaux wants a takedown but no success here.
Delgado lands a hook that snaps the head of Godeaux backwards.
Godeaux can't get the takedown.
Godeaux has Delgado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Delgado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boudreaux Godeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Delgado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Delgado misses with a body punch.
Delgado misses with a punch to the body.
Delgado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Godeaux.
A right hand to the body from Delgado.

Delgado lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godeaux trying to keep a closed guard but Delgado is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Godeaux looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Delgado has picked Godeaux up and slammed him! Godeaux can't keep hold of the triangle and Delgado manages to pass to side control!
Delgado working the ground and pound from side control.
Godeaux tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Delgado easily slips into full mount!
Delgado landing punches.
Delgado raining down shots from the mount!
Delgado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Delgado lands a nice shot to the head.
Godeaux tries to hold on but Delgado pushes him away.
Delgado looking to finish Godeaux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Godeaux!
Godeaux in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Delgado looking to control but Godeaux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado is landing with some decent strikes but Godeaux is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Delgado landing punches.
Boudreaux Godeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delgado with the ground and pound from mount.

Godeaux is rocked!
Delgado cracks Godeaux with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban Delgado!
A relieved looking Esteban Delgado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xtreme Mma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mma is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Wont Back Down. 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.

Silva
vs
Mma

193 cm
35
240 lbs
28 - 12 - 0

225 cm
35
300 lbs
22 - 23 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Xtreme Mma!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mma sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mma works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Mma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Silva drives through with a takedown into Mma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mma trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mma is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Mma blocks nicely.
Mma wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Mma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mma working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Xtreme Mma was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mma's corner calls for a 1-2. Mma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Mma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rich Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Mma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mma throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Mma is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mma manages to avoid it.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown 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!
Silva trying to control the position but Mma is working away.
Mma is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mma keeps working.
Silva is trying to ground and pound but Mma uses the momentary lack of control by Silva to regain half guard.
Mma is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Mma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Mma defends it.
Silva is thwarting Mma's attempts to control the position.
Mma is trying to get back to full guard.
Mma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Mma is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mma is trying to get back to full guard.
Mma wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mma desperately trying to maintain half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Xtreme Mma was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mma.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
A cross from Mma lands.
Mma misses with a low kick.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mma was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mma.
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!
Mma tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silva's legs.
Silva is not content to let Mma control the position.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Mma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mma stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mma!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xtreme Mma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Decent striking displayed by Mma there.
Mma moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva lunges at Mma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mma's hand.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mma manages to avoid it.

Mma forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Mma controls his hands.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mma landing knees to the body.

Mma has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Silva is trying to break free.
Mma punishes Silva with strikes from the back mount.
Mma loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Silva hold on?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma lands a big shot to the side of the head and Silva goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Xtreme Mma!
A very excited looking Xtreme Mma 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.
In defeat, Rich Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank You TTFC for allowing me to finish out my career with a great org! Joe River is sexylicious!'.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Tornado CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Bruvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tornado CPW kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Warning!. Bruvik has chosen Rånny Bruvik as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tornado CPW
vs
Bruvik

180 cm
32
143 lbs
23 - 9 - 1

160 cm
32
140 lbs
25 - 14 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrone Tornado CPW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ronny Bruvik!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruvik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tornado CPW.
We've been told by Tornado CPW's head coaches at gym closing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Tornado CPW gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tornado CPW tries a knee to the head but Bruvik blocks it.
Tornado CPW fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruvik blocking some punches.
Tornado CPW really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bruvik stalling in the clinch but Tornado CPW improves position.
Tornado CPW fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Tornado CPW escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tornado CPW looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruvik is just out of range.
Tornado CPW tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruvik was well out of range. Poor timing from Tornado CPW.
Bruvik misses with a hook.
Jab from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bruvik counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Bruvik.
Bruvik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tornado CPW avoids the head kick by Bruvik.
Bruvik avoids the body shot from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW scores with a jab. Bruvik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bruvik counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tornado CPW lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tornado CPW thuds his right hand into Bruvik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tornado CPW misses with a jab to the body
and Bruvik makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tornado CPW fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tornado CPW lands a head shot.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bruvik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch but Bruvik moves out of range.
Tornado CPW moves out of range as Bruvik throws a body kick.
Tornado CPW lands a body shot.
Tornado CPW is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bruvik connects with a body shot.
Tornado CPW takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tornado CPW is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bruvik throws a hook to the side of Tornado CPW's head but Tornado CPW sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruvik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bruvik walks into a stiff left hand from Tornado CPW.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik tries a head kick but it misses.
Tornado CPW cracks Bruvik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bruvik moves forwards but Tornado CPW connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bruvik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tornado CPW throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tornado CPW misses the body punch

so Bruvik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tornado CPW working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruvik.
Tornado CPW keeping full guard, as Bruvik tries to pass.
Bruvik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tornado CPW utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bruvik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bruvik throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruvik trying to control but Tornado CPW is working from the bottom.
Tornado CPW is looking to stand up but Bruvik isn't so interested in that idea.
Bruvik is standing up over Tornado CPW. Tornado CPW looks to escape but Bruvik dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruvik is looking to take a break and control but Tornado CPW is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruvik creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tornado CPW sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW pushes Bruvik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bruvik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bruvik laying and praying for a moment but Tornado CPW takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bruvik controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruvik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ronny Bruvik will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice defenses there by Bruvik.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is winning the standup battle so far.

Tornado CPW gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tornado CPW throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruvik.
Tornado CPW lands with a light punch inside.
Bruvik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tornado CPW misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW misses with a punch to the body.
Tornado CPW lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruvik blocking some punches.

Bruvik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tornado CPW takes a swing at Bruvik's ribcage but misses.
Bruvik walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tornado CPW bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruvik's head backwards.
Bruvik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tornado CPW is out of range and Bruvik settles back down.
Tornado CPW fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tornado CPW. Bruvik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tornado CPW walks into a jab.
Tornado CPW misses with a jab to the body
and Bruvik counters with a good low kick that Tornado CPW was not able to check.
Tornado CPW throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruvik scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW thows a body shot but no joy.
Bruvik scores with a one two! Tornado CPW had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tornado CPW swings for the body but Bruvik moves out of range.
Tornado CPW just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruvik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bruvik swats away the attempt to clinch by Tornado CPW.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tornado CPW.
Bruvik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW lands a right hook to the body.
Tornado CPW connects with a crisp jab.
Tornado CPW misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bruvik. That one must have hurt.
Tornado CPW is looking to clinch but Bruvik is avoiding it.
Tornado CPW ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruvik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tornado CPW is able to avoid easily.
Tornado CPW is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Tornado CPW moves into range and clinches up with Bruvik.

Bruvik breaks from the clinch.
Bruvik cracks the inside of Tornado CPW's front leg.
Tornado CPW is looking to wear down Bruvik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bruvik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Tornado CPW clinches with his opponent.
Tornado CPW misses with a punch on the inside.
Tornado CPW misses with some punches.
Tornado CPW can't find room to land a body shot as Bruvik controls the action.
Tornado CPW tries to throw a body punch but Bruvik avoids it by throwing Tornado CPW back against the cage.

Tornado CPW breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tornado CPW tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruvik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tornado CPW swings for the body but Bruvik moves out of range.
Bruvik lands a jab to the head.
Tornado CPW stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Tornado CPW lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bruvik doesn't seem phased though.

Tornado CPW gets a clinch.
Tornado CPW misses with the head strike.
Bruvik blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Tornado CPW fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Tornado CPW fails to land.
Bruvik blocks an uppercut.
Bruvik blocks an uppercut.
Tornado CPW lands a nice uppercut.
Tornado CPW tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tornado CPW throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruvik.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bruvik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tornado CPW working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bruvik wants to stall.
Bruvik tries to work over Tornado CPW's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruvik stalling.
Tornado CPW lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruvik backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Tornado CPW.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Tornado CPW dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bruvik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tornado CPW. Bruvik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruvik clobbers Tornado CPW with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bruvik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tornado CPW looks to land a right hand but Bruvik moved out of range.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bruvik blocks a jab.
Bruvik dives in for a single leg takedown but Tornado CPW sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tornado CPW working aggressively here.

Bruvik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bruvik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tornado CPW has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tornado CPW and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tornado CPW cracks a nice hook into Bruvik's ribs.
Bruvik throws a leg kick but Tornado CPW checks it.
Tornado CPW scores with a jab. Bruvik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bruvik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tornado CPW scores with the left hand. Bruvik knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW misses with a wild body shot.
Tornado CPW digs a good hook to Bruvik's body.
Bruvik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tornado CPW is out of range and Bruvik settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tornado CPW looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tornado CPW throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tornado CPW swings for the body but Bruvik moves out of range.
Tornado CPW swings for the body but Bruvik moves out of range.
Tornado CPW looks to throw the jab but Bruvik is out of range.
Tornado CPW misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruvik.
Tornado CPW just misses with a punch to the body.
Tornado CPW throws a hook but Bruvik avoids it easily.
Bruvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW lands a body shot.
Tornado CPW misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruvik misses with a low kick.
Bruvik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tornado CPW gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bruvik.
Tornado CPW lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tornado CPW slips under a jab from Bruvik.
Bruvik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruvik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bruvik ducks under a wild hook from Tornado CPW.
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!
Good exchange - Tornado CPW coming out on top.
Tornado CPW lands a slapping body shot.
Tornado CPW swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tornado CPW dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tornado CPW. Bruvik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tornado CPW lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW throws a body punch but Bruvik moves out of range.
Tornado CPW changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tornado CPW ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruvik moves away.
Tyrone Tornado CPW seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tornado CPW thows a body shot but no joy.
Bruvik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruvik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tornado CPW cracks Bruvik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tornado CPW scores with a nice strike.
Bruvik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Tornado CPW darts in and clinches Bruvik up against the cage.
Bruvik trying to stall but Tornado CPW improves his position.
Bruvik misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tornado CPW fails to land.
Bruvik lands a hook that snaps the head of Tornado CPW backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bruvik manages to break the clinch.
Bruvik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bruvik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tornado CPW misses with a looping right.
Tornado CPW stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Tornado CPW misses its intended target.

Tornado CPW moves into range and clinches up with Bruvik.
Tornado CPW tries to throw a body punch but Bruvik avoids it by throwing Tornado CPW back against the cage.
Bruvik misses with a punch to the body.
Tornado CPW tries to throw a body punch but Bruvik avoids it by throwing Tornado CPW back against the cage.
Tornado CPW lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Tornado CPW.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruvik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tornado CPW's efforts to push away.
Tornado CPW tries to work over Bruvik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Tornado CPW!
Tyrone Tornado CPW 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.

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FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonel Lutsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Trejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trejo has chosen Dire Straits- Six Blade Knife as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lutsky
vs
Trejo

188 cm
32
192 lbs
23 - 8 - 0

191 cm
29
204 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonel Lutsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trejo is looking to clinch but Lutsky is avoiding it.
Lutsky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Lutsky.
Lutsky throws a leg kick which misses Trejo's front leg but catches the back leg as Trejo tries to avoid it.
Lutsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trejo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trejo wants to clinch up but Lutsky keeps it at a distance.
Lutsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Lutsky pushes Trejo up against the cage in a clinch.
Lutsky slowing the pace effectively.
Lutsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trejo tries to break free but Lutsky pushes him back against the cage.
Lutsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Trejo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lutsky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsky Rushes Trejo and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Trejo is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Lutsky Piles on the pressure and Trejo crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonel Lutsky!
Leonel Lutsky thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinichi Fuujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Distacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuujin's entrance music is 変化を通過. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fuujin
vs
Distacio

178 cm
36
160 lbs
34 - 15 - 0

186 cm
35
165 lbs
26 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinichi Fuujin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Distacio!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuujin misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Distacio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Distacio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Distacio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuujin checks a low kick from Distacio.
Distacio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fuujin's sensitive parts.
Fuujin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big left from Distacio misses.
Distacio connects with a crisp jab.
Fuujin lands a jab to Distacio's midsection.
Fuujin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Distacio throws a looping overhand right but Fuujin ducks down to avoid it.
Fuujin misses with a body kick.
Distacio avoids a kick to the body.
Fuujin misses with the combination.
Fuujin dips to his left and cracks Distacio with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Distacio lands with an uppercut that bounces Fuujin off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Fuujin finds it's way through Distacio's defenses.
The crowd cheers as Distacio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fuujin doesn't seem phased though.
Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin lands with a straight right. Distacio didn't see that one coming.
Fuujin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Distacio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Distacio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fuujin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Distacio lands a nice looking body shot.
Fuujin takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Distacio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Distacio trying to control the position but Fuujin is working away.
Fuujin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Distacio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuujin is working hard here to advance position.
Distacio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fuujin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fuujin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Distacio.
Distacio misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Fuujin's face as Distacio controls the position.
Fuujin has one of Distacio's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin tries to buck Distacio off but Distacio is having none of it.
Distacio misses with the ground and pound.
Distacio in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fuujin is looking to regain half guard here but Distacio keeps moving and retains side control.
Distacio tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Distacio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fuujin is trying to improve his position.
Distacio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Distacio misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fuujin can't do much from the bottom here.
Distacio trying to control the action but Fuujin is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin manages to get back to half guard.
Fuujin trying to control here.
Fuujin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Distacio.
Distacio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Distacio is stalling here. Fuujin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Distacio seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fuujin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Distacio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Distacio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuujin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Distacio defending well though.
Fuujin works his way into side control.
Distacio regains half guard.
Fuujin trying to pass the guard but Distacio defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio gets full guard.
Fuujin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Distacio's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Distacio is trying to maintain the position but Fuujin is very close to passing his half guard.
Distacio wants to get back to full guard but Fuujin has passed into side control.
Fuujin wants to control but Distacio is keeping him busy.
Distacio gets back to half guard.
Distacio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Distacio is trying to control but Fuujin passes into side control!
Distacio tries to buck Fuujin off but Fuujin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fuujin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Distacio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Distacio works Fuujin's body with a nice hook.
Distacio throws a lazy right hand but Fuujin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuujin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fuujin cracks Distacio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fuujin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuujin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Distacio gets a double leg takedown into Fuujin's guard.
Harry Distacio has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Distacio throwing strikes from guard but Fuujin blocks nicely.
Distacio trying to control but Fuujin is working from the bottom.
Distacio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuujin is keeping the position for now.
Fuujin looking to control.
Distacio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Distacio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fuujin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fuujin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fuujin controls Distacio momentarily but Distacio frees himself.
Distacio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Distacio cracks Fuujin with a solid left hand.
Fuujin pulls Distacio in close to prevent any damage.
Distacio landing some decent shots from guard.
Distacio throwing strikes from guard but Fuujin blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio throwing strikes from guard but Fuujin blocks nicely.
Distacio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fuujin is pulling down on Distacio's head. It's preventing any offense from Distacio, at least for the moment.
Distacio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuujin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Distacio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Distacio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Distacio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fuujin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fuujin is trying to control the position but Distacio postures up.
Distacio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Distacio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fuujin keeping moving, preventing Distacio from controlling successfully.
Distacio is fighting to break Fuujin's control of his arms but Fuujin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Distacio scores with a hook.
Fuujin slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Fuujin as he connects with a hook.
Shinichi Fuujin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Distacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuujin.
Fuujin is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheers as Distacio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fuujin doesn't seem phased though.
Fuujin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Fuujin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Distacio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Distacio misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin misses with a body kick.
Fuujin 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.
Distacio scores with a jab.
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!
Distacio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fuujin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fuujin throws a hook to the side of Distacio's head but Distacio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuujin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Distacio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fuujin throws out a loose jab but Distacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Distacio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Distacio looks to throw the jab but Fuujin is out of range.
Fuujin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Distacio is out of range and Fuujin settles back down.
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Distacio's shoulder, as Distacio tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Distacio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuujin.
Jab from Fuujin.
Distacio just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuujin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Distacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Distacio moves out of range of the leg kick from Fuujin.
Fuujin ducks right into an uppercut from Distacio.
A jab from Fuujin finds it's way through Distacio's defenses.

Distacio is rocked!
Fuujin ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Distacio out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinichi Fuujin!
A determined Shinichi Fuujin didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Harry Distacio spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank You TTFC for allowing me to finish out my career with a great org! Joe River is sexylicious!'.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Laak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laak has chosen Pain - Shut your mouth as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Eric Laak has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Esposito
vs
Laak

178 cm
35
180 lbs
42 - 15 - 0

180 cm
32
193 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear

KAISER

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 42 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Laak!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Esposito there.
Laak moves out of range of the body kick from Esposito.
Laak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Esposito's sensitive parts.
Esposito is looking to chop away at Laak's legs.
Laak throws a head kick that misses.
Laak misses with a kick to the body.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Laak throws a sloppy head kick
and Esposito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Esposito tries to clinch there but Laak circles away.
Esposito cracks Laak with an open hand slap.
Esposito thows a body kick. Laak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Laak walks forward, straight into a front kick from Esposito.
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!
Jab, jab by Esposito - just one landing.
Esposito lands with a straight right. Laak didn't see that one coming.
Laak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito.
Esposito throws a right and a left that Laak avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Laak tenderised Esposito's leg. Esposito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Esposito lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.

Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Laak takes a shot to the head.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Laak.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laak misses with the head strike.
Laak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laak tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito pushes Laak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laak lands a shot to the body.
Laak working aggressively here.
Laak gets through Esposito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esposito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Laak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laak.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
Laak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laak struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Laak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Esposito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Esposito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Frank Esposito has been cut.
A short uppercut from Laak.
Esposito lands a nice knee to the body.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Laak scores with a shoulder strike.
Laak has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Laak working aggressively here.
Laak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Laak.
Laak lands a right hand.
Laak throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
Esposito lands a body punch in the clinch.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Laak misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito misses with a knee to the head.
Laak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Esposito - that landed with a thud.
Laak looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Laak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laaks head.
Esposito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laak.
Laak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laak misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Laak.
Laak takes a shot to the head.
Laak misses with the head strike.
Esposito slowing the pace effectively.
Laak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laak prevents a body shot from Esposito.
Laak trying to land knees to the body.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Esposito.
Esposito trying to control the position but instead, Laak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Esposito into the cage.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Laak blocks a body shot from Esposito.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Laak tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Esposito with a hook.
Esposito lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Laak misses its intended target.
Laak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Laak.
Esposito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Esposito looks to land a body kick but Laak moved away.
Laak takes one to the chin there.
Esposito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Laak is just out of range.
Laak misses with a low kick.
A big left from Esposito misses.
Laak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito.
An inside leg kick lands from Esposito.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laak misses with a jab to the body
and Esposito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laak's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laak. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esposito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Esposito lands an overhand right.
Esposito throws a chopping leg kick but Laak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Esposito counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Esposito.
Laak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laak throws a leg kick
and Esposito counters with a nice body kick.
Esposito misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laak lands with a nice body punch.
Laak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Esposito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frank Esposito is winning the standup battle so far.
Laak 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Esposito.
A low kick from Esposito is predictable there
and Laak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laak throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito.

Esposito has Laak up against the cage in a clinch.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Laak backwards.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Laak controls the action.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito wants to stall.
Laak lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Laak.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laak avoids it.
Esposito scores with a knee to the head.
Esposito is trying to maintain a safe position but Laak gets an underhook and turns Esposito into the cage.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Laak looking to slow down the pace here.
Esposito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
Laak lands a knee to the head.
Laak is working Esposito over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laak misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frank Esposito has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laak avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laak.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laaks head.
Laak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Esposito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laak misses with some punches.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Laak tries to land knees in the clinch but Esposito avoids the damage to the body.
Laak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esposito connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Eric Laak has been cut.
Laak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Esposito connects with a knee to the head.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Laak to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Laak.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but Laak avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
A short right from Laak on the inside.
Esposito looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Esposito dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Esposito throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good work by Laak as he checks the leg kick.
Esposito scores with a kick to the midsection.
It looks like Esposito has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Laak swinging wildly here.
Esposito throws a leg kick
and Laak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laak ducks under a wild hook from Esposito.
Esposito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laak.
Esposito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laak misses with a head kick.
Laak blocks a low kick nicely.
Esposito connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Esposito throws a front kick aimed at Laak's knee but Laak avoids it well.
Laak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Esposito rather than just go for the knockout.
Esposito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Esposito clinches up against the cage.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Esposito.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Esposito blocks it with crossed arms.
Laak lands an uppercut.
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laak misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito taking a breather.
Esposito misses with a knee to the head.
Esposito connects with a knee to the head.
Laak tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Laak back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Laak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Esposito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laak's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Esposito.
A hook to the body from Esposito.
Laak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Laak managing to block the knees to the body from Esposito.
Eric Laak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laak tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito pushes Laak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Esposito presses Laak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Laak misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries to stall but Laak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Esposito works on Laak's body with a couple of short punches.
Laak tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laaks head.
Esposito trying to control the position but instead, Laak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Esposito into the cage.
Laak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank Esposito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito lands a left hand.
Laak digs a right hand into Esposito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Esposito's gas tank.
Laak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito gets through Laak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laak tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Laak back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Laak fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
Esposito connects with a knee to the head.

Laak is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laak has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
Esposito tries a knee to the head but Laak blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esposito's brow.
Laak wants to stall.
Esposito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laak is still on wobbly legs! Can Esposito finish him?
Laak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Laak seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Esposito misses with a knee to the head.
Esposito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Esposito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Esposito 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Esposito!
Frank Esposito 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.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Tremendous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Country Boy Can Survive. Tremendous is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rex Tremendae. Rex Tremendous will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mullen
vs
Tremendous

167 cm
36
146 lbs
44 - 14 - 1

180 cm
29
145 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Firebird Designs

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Mullen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Tremendous!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tremendous keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tremendous stuns Mullen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mullen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Mullen as he connects with a hook.
Tremendous looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tremendous.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mullen.
Tremendous avoids the head kick by Mullen.
Mullen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tremendous is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good leg kick by Tremendous there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mullen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tremendous.
Tremendous keeps Mullen at a distance using the push kick.
Mullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mullen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Mullen swings for the body but Tremendous moves out of range.
Mullen connects with the punch.
Mullen lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by Tremendous there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tremendous's corner calls for a 1-2. Tremendous obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tremendous checks a low kick from Mullen.
Mullen wants to slow Tremendous down by chopping away at his legs.
Tremendous walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tremendous looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mullen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tremendous. Mullen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Mullen!
Chris Mullen retains his bantamweight title!
Chris Mullen made sure to mention his sponsor, Firebird Designs in his post fight interview.