INY Immortals Armageddon PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Rowe looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Viceroy
vs
Rowe

198 cm
26
285 lbs
5 - 12 - 0

196 cm
26
280 lbs
5 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Rowe!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viceroy works the jab nicely.
A left lands for Viceroy.
Viceroy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rowe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viceroy swivels and escapes.
Rowe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viceroy fails to land with a series of punches.
Viceroy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rowe shoots in looking for a takedown but Viceroy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rowe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lord Viceroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Rowe.
Rowe looks winded!

Oooooh!!! Viceroy has knocked Rowe down with a huge combo! Viceroy steps away and waves a wobbly Rowe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Rowe is rocked!

It looks like Chad Rowe has been cut.
Viceroy closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rowe out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lord Viceroy!
During a confident post fight interview, Lord Viceroy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Delroy Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Holmes
vs
Rich

180 cm
26
184 lbs
12 - 10 - 1

177 cm
27
180 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Affordable Quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Delroy Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Rich!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Holmes finds it's way through Rich's defenses.

Holmes tries to sprawl but Rich drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rich wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Rich content to control rather than advance.
Rich wants to stand up but Holmes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rick Rich hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rich closes the distance and clinches up with Holmes, looking for a takedown. Rich pushes Holmes against the cage but Holmes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Rich persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holmes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Delroy Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Rich.
Rich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rich gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Holmes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holmes scores with a decent looking hook.

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

Rich is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Holmes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rich is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Holmes unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rich! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Holmes is unloading with more strikes now! Rich drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Delroy Holmes!
After the big win, Delroy Holmes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BioPharm Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Renninger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xantos Aremis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aremis has chosen Infected Mushroom - Merlin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Renninger
vs
Aremis

184 cm
25
182 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

178 cm
24
178 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Renninger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xantos Aremis!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aremis moves out of range of the body kick from Renninger.
Aremis misses with a low kick as Renninger jumps back.
Renninger tries to clinch but Aremis moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Renninger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aremis doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Xantos Aremis has been cut.
Aremis tries a low kick but Renninger avoids it.
No joy there for Renninger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Renninger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aremis moves out of range of the body kick.
Aremis works Renninger's body with a nice hook.
Aremis connects with the punch.
Aremis misses with a straight left.
Aremis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aremis scores with a leg kick.
Aremis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Renninger counters with a good low kick that Aremis was not able to check.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Renninger, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renninger blocks the body kick.
Renninger lands a nice looking body kick.
Renninger misses with a wild body shot.
Aremis tries for a takedown but Renninger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aremis checks a leg kick.
Aremis moves out of range of the body kick.
Aremis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Renninger counters with an inside leg kick.
Renninger misses with a body shot.
Aremis just misses with a punch to the body.
Aremis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Renninger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aremis scrambles back to his feet.
Renninger throws a sloppy head kick and Aremis moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Renninger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Renninger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Renninger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Renninger throws a low kick but Aremis moves out of range easily.
Renninger throws a push kick but Aremis slaps the foot to one side.
Renninger misses with a right hand
and Aremis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Renninger takes a swing at Aremis's ribcage but misses.
Richard Renninger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renninger throws a right hand that Aremis ducks under and follows up with a left that Aremis also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renninger misses with a low kick.
Aremis shoots in for a double leg but Renninger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Renninger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renninger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aremis.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Renninger clinches.

Aremis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Renninger keeping moving, preventing Aremis from controlling successfully.
Aremis wants to pass the guard but Renninger is keeping the position.
My spies in Hunter's hideout inform me that Aremis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aremis is pushing down on Renninger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Renninger is fighting to maintain full guard but Aremis has managed to sneak the leg through.

Renninger looking for submissions off his back.
Aremis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renninger wants to get back to full guard.
Aremis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Renninger wants to control but Aremis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aremis lands strikes from half guard.
Renninger is trying to get back to full guard.
Renninger is controlling Aremis's trapped leg to prevent Aremis from advancing to side control.
Renninger won't allow Aremis to pass to mount.
Aremis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Renninger wants to control but Aremis is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Aremis there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aremis trying to control from half guard but Renninger is working away.
Renninger wants to control but Aremis is keeping busy.
Renninger is controlling Aremis's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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!
Aremis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Renninger is trying to get back to full guard.
Renninger is trying to maintain the position but Aremis is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aremis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Renninger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Richard Renninger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xantos Aremis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Renninger blocks a low kick nicely.
Aremis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aremis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Renninger tries a head kick but it misses.
Aremis tries to close the distance and clinch but Renninger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Renninger misses its intended target.
Aremis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aremis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aremis throws a leg kick

and Renninger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Renninger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aremis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Renninger misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aremis tries to stall but Renninger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Renninger blocks a body shot from Aremis.
Renninger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aremis has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renninger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Renninger is trying to pull guard but Aremis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aremis swings wildly with an uppercut but Renninger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renninger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aremis lands an uppercut.
Renninger throws a punch but it's blocked by Aremis.
Aremis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Renninger lands with a short shot to the head.
Aremis managing to block the knees to the body from Renninger.
Renninger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aremis managing to block the knees to the body from Renninger.
Aremis lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Aremis.
Aremis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Renninger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Renninger tries to throw a body punch but Aremis avoids it by throwing Renninger back against the cage.
Renninger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Renninger stops a takedown attempt from Aremis.
Aremis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Renninger blocks it with crossed arms.
Aremis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Renninger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Renninger blocks a body shot from Aremis.
Renninger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Renninger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Renninger gets underhooks to prevent Aremis's takedown attempt.
Richard Renninger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xantos Aremis.
Aremis is struggling to control the position.
Aremis receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aremis throws a punch but it's blocked by Renninger.
Aremis lands a right hand.
Aremis stalling in the clinch but Renninger improves position.
Aremis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Renninger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aremis backwards.
Aremis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renninger's elbow.
Aremis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Renninger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aremis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Renninger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aremis up against the cage.
Renninger lands a shoulder strike.
Renninger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renninger misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Renninger.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aremis can't find room to land a body shot as Renninger controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Renninger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Renninger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Renninger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Renninger manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Renninger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Renninger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aremis defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Renninger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xantos Aremis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Renninger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renninger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Renninger throws a leg kick but Aremis checks it.
Renninger swings for the body but Aremis moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aremis.

Aremis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aremis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aremis wants to control from the top but Renninger keeps moving.
Aremis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Renninger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aremis wants to control from the top but Renninger keeps moving.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renninger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aremis.
Aremis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Renninger has his foot on Aremis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aremis works his way back into a safe position though.

Renninger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renninger keeping full guard, as Aremis tries to pass.
Aremis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xantos Aremis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aremis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aremis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Aremis is trying to get an arm triangle but Renninger is defending well.
Renninger is trying to control Aremis's posture but Aremis avoids it.
Aremis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Renninger wants to control but Aremis postures up.
Renninger tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Aremis easily slips into full mount!
Aremis lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Aremis.
Renninger is desperately trying to improve his position but Aremis has a good base and remains in mount.
Aremis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Renninger is looking to escape.
Aremis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Aremis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Renninger's face.
Aremis avoids the attempt from Renninger to control.
Aremis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aremis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Renninger hang on?

Renninger is rocked!
Renninger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Oh Renninger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Renninger wants to pass the guard but Aremis is keeping the position.
Renninger seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renninger trying to control but Aremis is working from the bottom.
Aremis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Renninger is one step ahead there.
Renninger wants to control from the top but Aremis keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Xantos Aremis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Renninger 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

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

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bone Thugs N Harmony - Body Rott. Thompson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LL Cool J - Mamma Said Knock You Out. Calvin Thompson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Calvin Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brown
vs
Thompson

188 cm
26
198 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

182 cm
37
203 lbs
28 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

Meet the Future

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a right hand
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Thompson coming out on top.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Brown clinches.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.

It looks like Calvin Thompson has been cut.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a leg kick that is checked

and Brown counters with a head kick that drops Thompson to the mat! Thompson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Thompson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thompson is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Thompson is looking to land body kicks.
Calvin Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Thompson throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Thompson cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Thompson is predictable there
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Are you kidding me?! Brown ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Thompson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Brown!
A very excited looking Danny Brown 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.

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FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lik Alotadik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Quintana
vs
Alotadik

170 cm
24
167 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

173 cm
27
159 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Conquer

KO Clothing

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Quintana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lik Alotadik!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alotadik is looking to score with low kicks.
Alotadik misses with a looping left.
Alotadik throws a jab but it's blocked by Quintana.
Alotadik scores with a jab. Quintana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alotadik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Quintana throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Quintana does it's job there.
Quintana 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.
Alotadik takes a swing at Quintana's ribcage but misses.
Quintana throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Quintana finds it's target.
Alotadik swings for the body but Quintana moves out of range.
Alotadik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quintana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alotadik.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alotadik loads up on a big right hand but Quintana slips the punch.
Quintana misses with a straight right.
Alotadik misses with an uppercut.
Quintana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alotadik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quintana.
Quintana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alotadik jabs Quintana right on the nose. Quintana blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alotadik catches Quintana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alotadik misses with a series of wild punches.

Alotadik moves into the clinch.
Quintana has Alotadik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alotadik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alotadik taking a breather.
Alotadik lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Alotadik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quintana gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alotadik counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Quintana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alotadik.
Decent striking displayed by Alotadik there.
Alotadik thows a body shot but no joy.
Alotadik throws a hook but Quintana avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Alotadik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alotadik misses with a jab to the body

and Quintana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alotadik wants to control but Quintana is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik is trying is best to control the position here.
Alotadik is trying to stand up here but Quintana is controlling him well.
Alotadik trying to control but Quintana postures up.

Quintana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alotadik wants to improve his position but Quintana is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quintana is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alotadik is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alotadik trying to hold on to Quintana's head to control him but Quintana postures up.
Alotadik is trying to stand up here but Quintana is controlling him well.
Alotadik tries to roll over but Quintana keeps him under control.
Alotadik is refusing to be controlled, as Quintana sits in half guard.
Alotadik tries to kick Quintana off but Quintana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alotadik 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.
Quintana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alotadik defending well though.
Alotadik moves into full guard.
Alotadik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quintana!
Alotadik wants to control but Quintana has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Alotadik is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Quintana!
Quintana is squirming around, avoiding Alotadik's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quintana is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alotadik thows a body shot but no joy.
Alotadik wants to clinch up but Quintana keeps it at a distance.
Alotadik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quintana under the eye.
Alotadik throws a big shot that misses.
Quintana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quintana throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Lik Alotadik has been cut.
Quintana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alotadik misses with a left hand

and Quintana counters with a shoot takedown. Alotadik fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alotadik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quintana is one step ahead there.
Alotadik is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Quintana dives into side control.
Alotadik is trying to improve his position.
Alotadik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back 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. Quintana connects with a nice short shot to Alotadik's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana winds up and cracks Alotadik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Quintana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alotadik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Quintana lands a nice short elbow.
Quintana 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.
Alotadik is trying to control but can't.
Quintana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alotadik keeps working.
Quintana is just content to waste time from the top position. Alotadik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Quintana throws a big elbow that misses.
Quintana stands up over Alotadik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik wants to sweep here but Quintana controlling him for the moment.
Alotadik wants to stand and escape but Quintana is having none of it.
Quintana looking to pass the guard.
Alotadik 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.
Alotadik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quintana manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alotadik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quintana is keeping the position for now.
Quintana keeping moving, preventing Alotadik from controlling successfully.
Quintana pulls Alotadik in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quintana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alotadik keeps trying to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Quintana avoids the body shot from Alotadik.
Alotadik slips a jab and a cross from Quintana.
Alotadik looks to score with a jab to the body but Quintana is just out of range.
Alotadik throws a low kick, looking for Quintana's leg but Quintana calmly moves out of range.
Alotadik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quintana.
Alotadik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab lands there for Quintana.
Alotadik moves out of range of the leg kick from Quintana.
Alotadik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alotadik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quintana checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quintana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lik Alotadik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alotadik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Quintana is rocked!
Quintana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Quintana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alotadik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quintana slips a straight right by Alotadik.
Alotadik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Quintana seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut there from Alotadik.
Alotadik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alotadik.
Quintana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alotadik.
Alotadik throws a shot from downtown. Quintana moves away and avoids it.

Alotadik tries to sprawl but Quintana drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Quintana is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alotadik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Quintana scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Julio Quintana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lik Alotadik's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A big right from Alotadik misses.
Good work by Quintana as he checks the leg kick.
Alotadik misses with an uppercut. Quintana saw that one coming.
Alotadik thows a body shot but no joy.
Quintana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quintana throws a series of punches but Alotadik avoids them all with ease.
Quintana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Quintana.
Alotadik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quintana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Alotadik.
Quintana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alotadik throws a jab but it's blocked by Quintana.

Quintana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alotadik wants to improve his position but Quintana is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alotadik manages to get to full guard.
Alotadik has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Quintana has passed into side control.
Quintana trying to control the position but Alotadik is working away.
Alotadik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alotadik can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quintana trying to control the position but Alotadik is working away.
Alotadik tries to bench press Quintana off him but Quintana keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Quintana looks up at the clock and then as Alotadik takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Quintana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alotadik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Quintana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quintana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alotadik's head.
Quintana working Alotadik over with strikes.
Alotadik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana working Alotadik over with strikes.
Alotadik looks like he's trying to stand up.
Quintana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Quintana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Quintana wants to take a breather but Alotadik is having none of it.
Julio Quintana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alotadik is trying to stand back up but Quintana is controlling him
Quintana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alotadik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quintana cracks Alotadik with a solid left hand.
Alotadik 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Quintana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quintana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alotadik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quintana is one step ahead there.
Quintana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Quintana wants to control from the top but Alotadik keeps moving.
Quintana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alotadik looking for a sweep. Not yet Alotadik, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quintana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Quintana throwing strikes but missing.
Quintana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Quintana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quintana 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramus Arthanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthanier's entrance music is P.O.D. - Boom. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Arthanier
vs
Meyers

185 cm
24
188 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

187 cm
26
198 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent 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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramus Arthanier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Meyers!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arthanier throws a hook to the side of Meyers's head but Meyers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arthanier throws a front kick aimed at Meyers's knee but Meyers avoids it well.
Meyers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arthanier doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arthanier. Meyers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arthanier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arthanier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyers.
Arthanier misses with a leg kick
and Meyers counters with a nice uppercut.
Arthanier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Meyers as he checks the leg kick.
Meyers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arthanier.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meyers.
Arthanier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meyers throws out the jab.
Meyers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arthanier throws a hook but Meyers avoids it easily.
A low kick from Arthanier misses
and Meyers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meyers throws a head kick that misses.
Arthanier throws a leg kick but Meyers checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier lands a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Meyers.
Arthanier scores with a shot to the body.
Arthanier connects with a crisp jab.

Meyers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arthanier quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Meyers seems to be working for a kimura but Arthanier defends the submission attempt.
Arthanier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meyers is looking to take a break and control but Arthanier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meyers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meyers trying to control from half guard but Arthanier is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers wants to pass the guard but Arthanier is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Meyers is working for a submission of some sort.
Meyers prevents Arthanier from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Meyers.
Meyers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arthanier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier wants to get back to full guard.
Arthanier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arthanier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arthanier looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Meyers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Meyers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arthanier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arthanier is trying to get back to full guard.
Arthanier moves into full guard.
Meyers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arthanier is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyers wants to control from the top but Arthanier keeps moving.
Meyers tries to free his leg and advance position but Arthanier is retaining full guard.
Meyers is pushing down on Arthanier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arthanier is fighting to maintain full guard but Meyers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Meyers is looking to advance position but Arthanier won't allow it.
Meyers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyers with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meyers tries to control but Arthanier wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Arthanier cracks the inside of Meyers's front leg.
Arthanier throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Charlie Meyers has been cut.
Meyers ducks under a wild hook from Arthanier.
Arthanier jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arthanier throws a leg kick but Meyers checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arthanier.
Meyers ducks under a wild hook from Arthanier.
Arthanier throws a leg kick but Meyers checks it.
Arthanier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramus Arthanier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arthanier tried to score with a low kick but Meyers checks it.
Arthanier throws a solid leg kick but Meyers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arthanier.
Arthanier throws a solid leg kick but Meyers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arthanier.
Arthanier misses with an uppercut
and Meyers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Meyers.
Meyers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arthanier pinned against the cage. Arthanier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyers.
Arthanier misses with a low kick.
Ramus Arthanier is winning the standup battle so far.
Arthanier thows a leg kick but Meyers checks it
and Meyers counters with a good, hard body kick but Arthanier shrugs it off.
Crunch! Arthanier slams his shin into Meyers's torso.
Ramus Arthanier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arthanier throws a low kick, looking for Meyers's leg but Meyers calmly moves out of range.
Arthanier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meyers doesn't seem bothered though.
Arthanier throws a shot from downtown. Meyers moves away and avoids it.
Arthanier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyers was well out of range. Poor timing from Arthanier.
Arthanier throws a low kick, looking for Meyers's leg but Meyers calmly moves out of range.
A left lands for Arthanier.
Arthanier throws a combination that misses
and Meyers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arthanier thinking.
Arthanier misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers shoots in but Arthanier avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Meyers feints and as Arthanier raises his hands in defense, Meyers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meyers passes Arthanier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arthanier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Meyers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arthanier tries to roll over but Meyers keeps him under control.
Meyers is trying to control the action in half guard but Arthanier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meyers prevents Arthanier from standing back up.
Meyers wants to take a breather but Arthanier is having none of it.
Arthanier wants to get back to full guard.
Arthanier is not content to let Meyers control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Charlie Meyers has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Arthanier misses the target.
Arthanier misses with a wild body shot.
Arthanier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Arthanier misses.
Meyers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramus Arthanier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Meyers.
Arthanier throws the kick towards the body but Meyers avoids it.
Arthanier misses with a body kick.
Arthanier throws a front kick aimed at Meyers's knee but Meyers avoids it well.
Arthanier defending well as Meyers loads up on a big left hand.
Arthanier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Arthanier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier throws a front kick aimed at Meyers's knee but Meyers avoids it well.
Meyers throws a sloppy head kick and Arthanier moves out of range easily.
Arthanier throws a sloppy body shot
and Meyers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arthanier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arthanier gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Meyers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arthanier lands with a right hand.
Meyers checks a leg kick.
Meyers shoots in for a double leg but Arthanier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arthanier finds it's way round the side to connect with Meyers's head.
Meyers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arthanier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by Meyers.
Meyers avoids the head kick by Arthanier.
Arthanier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Meyers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meyers ducks under a wild hook from Arthanier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramus Arthanier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Meyers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Meyers throws a good cross that connects.
Meyers blocks a low kick nicely.
Arthanier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meyers checks it well.
Meyers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arthanier.
Meyers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arthanier.

Meyers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arthanier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Meyers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Arthanier is avoiding damage well.
Arthanier is looking to regain half guard here but Meyers keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Meyers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Arthanier is not content to let Meyers control the position.
Meyers tries to move to mount but Arthanier blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier regains half guard.
Arthanier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meyers is working away from the top position though.
Meyers winds up and cracks Arthanier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Meyers is trying to work for a kimura but Arthanier is defending well.
Arthanier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Meyers.
Meyers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arthanier can't keep his opponent in guard - Meyers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Meyers winds up and cracks Arthanier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Meyers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arthanier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Meyers is nestled in close to Arthanier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Meyers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arthanier wants to improve his position but Meyers is controlling well.
Arthanier is trying to maintain the position but Meyers is very close to passing his half guard.
Arthanier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Meyers.
Meyers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arthanier's head.
Meyers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arthanier!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier tries to lock up and control but Meyers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Meyers looking to secure an arm triangle but Arthanier defends it well.
Meyers tries to control but Arthanier wriggling away.
Meyers prevents Arthanier from getting the reversal.
Charlie Meyers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meyers lands a heavy elbow.
Arthanier is desperately trying to improve his position but Meyers has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Meyers goes for an armbar but Arthanier turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Arthanier.
Meyers is trying to control the position but Arthanier postures up.

Meyers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meyers trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Arthanier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Meyers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Meyers 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Meyers!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Sykloni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sykloni has chosen David Arkenstone - Carrickfergus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Portier
vs
Sykloni

185 cm
27
190 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

188 cm
28
183 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Sykloni!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portier swinging wildly here.
Portier misses with a lunging right hand

and Sykloni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Portier's guard.
Sykloni is in close to Portier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sykloni trying to control but Portier is working from the bottom.
Sykloni distracts Portier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sykloni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Portier is pulling down on Sykloni's head to control his posture.
Portier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Portier wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykloni looking to pass the guard.
Portier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sykloni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Linkin Portier has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Portier doesn't manage to clinch there - Sykloni circles away.
Sykloni drops his hands momentarily and Portier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier motions for Sykloni to come forward. Portier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykloni throws a shot from downtown. Portier moves away and avoids it.
Sykloni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Portier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sykloni scores with a leg kick.
Portier throws a poor cross that misses

and Sykloni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sykloni.
Portier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Portier is adopting a defensive guard.
Portier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Portier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sykloni throwing strikes from guard but Portier blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portier wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Linkin Portier wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Portier throws a nice looking combination but Sykloni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sykloni throws a push kick but Portier slaps the foot to one side.
Sykloni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Portier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sykloni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Sykloni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sykloni throws a series of strikes that have Portier backpedaling.
Sykloni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sykloni scores with a shot to the body.
Portier misses with a wild combination.
Sykloni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A good leg kick by Sykloni.
Portier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sykloni. Sykloni obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Sykloni coming out on top.
Sykloni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier throws a combination that misses

and Sykloni counters with a takedown into side control.
Portier struggling a bit here.
Sykloni throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sykloni controls the position.
Sykloni is looking to take a break and control but Portier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Portier wants to control but Sykloni postures up.
Portier is looking for a sweep.
Sykloni trying to control the action but Portier is working from the bottom.
Portier is looking for a sweep.
Portier sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portier keeping hold of Sykloni's head, controlling as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Portier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Portier finds it's target.
Portier throws a leg kick that misses.
Portier misses with a body shot

and Sykloni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Portier wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sykloni is now in half guard.
Portier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sykloni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sykloni's back!
Sykloni is keeping busy.
Sykloni is really stuck here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Portier lands a really nice looking cross but Sykloni seems unphased.
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on Sykloni's shoulder, as Sykloni tries to avoid the shot.
Sykloni avoids the head kick by Portier.
Portier throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sykloni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sykloni.
Sami Sykloni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Portier is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sykloni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sykloni slips nicely into half guard.
Sykloni thows a huge punch but Portier dodges it nicely.
Portier moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykloni wants to control from the top but Portier keeps moving.
Portier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Portier working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier is adopting a defensive guard.
Sykloni slips nicely into half guard.
Sykloni prevents Portier from improving his position.

Sykloni is trying to work for a kimura but Portier is defending well.
Portier is trying to control but can't.
Sykloni working Portier over with strikes.
Portier is looking for a sweep. Sykloni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Portier controlling the position well.
Sykloni wants to take a breather but Portier is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier is controlling Sykloni's trapped leg to prevent Sykloni from advancing to side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sykloni trying to pass the guard but Portier defending well.
Portier controlling the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Linkin Portier wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Portier throws a body punch but Sykloni moves out of range.
Sykloni lands a head kick!
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykloni moves away.
Sykloni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Portier leaves Sykloni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Portier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sykloni has time to react.
Sykloni throws a series of punches but Portier avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Portier.
Portier swinging wildly here.
Sykloni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portier.
Portier is looking to chop away at Sykloni's legs.
Portier checks a leg kick.
Portier looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykloni is just out of range.
Portier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sykloni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sykloni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Linkin Portier is winning the standup battle so far.
Sykloni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portier.
Portier wants to clinch up but Sykloni keeps it at a distance.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykloni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sykloni scores with a leg kick.

Sykloni forces Portier back against the cage and clinches.
Sykloni misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Sykloni lands a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier controls Sykloni momentarily but Sykloni frees himself.
Sykloni sitting in guard here, content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykloni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sykloni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Portier's head.
Sykloni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Portier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Portier wants to sweep but no luck.
Portier keeping moving, preventing Sykloni from controlling successfully.
Portier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sykloni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Portier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Portier holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Linkin Portier has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Portier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sykloni on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sami Sykloni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sykloni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Portier on the side of the head.
Sykloni lands an overhand right.
Portier looks to clinch

and Sykloni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Portier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Portier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykloni wants to pass the guard but Portier is keeping the position.
Sykloni wants to control from the top but Portier keeps moving.
Sykloni throws a big right hand that misses.
Portier lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sykloni!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykloni tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykloni tries to hold on but Portier pushes him away.
Sykloni is looking to get to half guard.
Sykloni regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni trying to control but Portier postures up.
Sykloni is looking for a sweep. Portier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sykloni is looking to control Portier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sykloni avoid being mounted?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sykloni tries to roll over but Portier keeps him under control.
Sami Sykloni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Portier connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Sykloni does it's job there.
Portier tries to clinch up but Sykloni circles away and keeps his distance.

Portier gets tackled into the cage by Sykloni. Sykloni maintains the clinch.
Portier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sykloni is keeping busy.
Portier tries to work over Sykloni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykloni swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portier looking to stall.
Sykloni prevents Portier from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sykloni.
Sykloni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Portier scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier can't break the clinch.
Portier misses with a punch to the body.
Sykloni misses with a punch on the inside.

Sykloni manages to pull guard.
Linkin Portier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sykloni working for submissions but it's allowed Portier to get to half 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!
Sykloni tries to get to full guard but Portier has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Portier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Sykloni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sykloni 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Sykloni!
Sami Sykloni gave a mention to KO Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Wauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiii comes to the cage accompanied by Tenacious D - Master Exploder. Wauler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Good 'ol Boy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Xiii
vs
Wauler

170 cm
27
158 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

168 cm
26
169 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wedge Xiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Wauler!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiii fails with a takedown attempt.
Wauler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiii finds it's way round the side to connect with Wauler's head.
Xiii connects with a jab.

Wauler gets caught flat footed, as Xiii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xiii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wauler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xiii's guard.
Xiii seems keen to control Wauler's posture.
Wauler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii is adopting a defensive guard.
Xiii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Wedge Xiii just wasn't active enough.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wauler.
Wauler swings for the body but Xiii moves out of range.
Wauler leaves Xiii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xiii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wauler throws a lazy uppercut

and Xiii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Xiii drops an elbow to the side of Wauler's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiii prevents Wauler from improving his position.
Xiii 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.
Xiii throws a strike but Wauler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiii preventing the sweep.
Xiii passes Wauler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wauler wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wauler is looking to improve his position.
Xiii is trying to control. Wauler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xiii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Xiii's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Xiii wants to take a breather but Wauler is having none of it.
Xiii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xiii stalling away here and it's allowed Wauler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wauler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xiii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii throws an elbow that misses. Wauler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xiii's guard. Nice move by Wauler!
Xiii lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wauler!
Wauler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wauler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xiii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wauler manages to avoid it.
Wauler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wauler's coach down at Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wauler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Xiii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wauler misses the shot to the body.
Wauler scores with the left hand. Xiii knows he should have avoided that one.
Wauler avoids the head kick by Xiii.
Wauler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wauler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wauler swings for the body but Xiii moves out of range.
Wauler throws a body punch but Xiii moves out of range.
Wauler looks to clinch

and Xiii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wauler won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiii sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wauler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Xiii throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii working the strikes but Wauler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Xiii thows a huge punch but Wauler dodges it nicely.
Xiii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wauler's head.
Xiii throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wauler to regain full guard.
Wauler is trying to control the position but Xiii postures up.
Xiii tries to free his leg and advance position but Wauler is retaining full guard.
Wauler is pulling down on Xiii's head to control his posture.
Xiii trying to control the position from guard on top but Wauler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wauler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Wedge Xiii just wasn't active enough.
Xiii misses with a hook.
Xiii takes a kick to the side of the head.
Xiii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wauler moves away.

Xiii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii is stalling here. Wauler is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Xiii seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wauler has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Xiii is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wauler working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xiii gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wauler content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wedge Xiii dominated that second round.
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!

Wauler wants to land a leg kick but Xiii is out of range.
Xiii throws a head kick that misses.
Wauler throws a hook but Xiii blocks it.
Xiii throws a head kick but Wauler moves out of range.
Glenn Wauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wauler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Xiii is looking to land body kicks.
A jab lands there for Wauler.
Xiii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wauler misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xiii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauler scoring well with a low kick there.
Wauler throws a right and a left that Xiii avoids nicely.
Xiii shoots in but no luck this time.
Wauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xiii shoots in looking for a takedown. Wauler tries to sprawl out of it but Xiii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wauler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xiii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wauler.
Wauler throws a jab when Xiii was well out of range.
Wauler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wauler wants to land a leg kick but Xiii is out of range.
Glenn Wauler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wedge Xiii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii fails to land the takedown.
Glenn Wauler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wauler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wauler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wauler tries to clinch but Xiii moves out of range.
Glenn Wauler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wauler misses with a body shot.
Wauler just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiii throws out a powerful 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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xiii looks to land a combination but Wauler avoids it well.
Xiii throws a sloppy head kick and Wauler moves out of range easily.
Wauler throws a hook to the side of Xiii's head but Xiii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Xiii misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wauler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiii. Wauler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xiii takes one on the button.
Wauler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Xiii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wauler's guard.
Xiii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Xiii passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Xiii moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wauler throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Glenn Wauler.
I think Xiii 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wedge Xiii!
A relieved looking Wedge Xiii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Frazier
vs
Khan

225 cm
26
275 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

200 cm
28
282 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Genghis Khan!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khan forces Frazier back against the cage and clinches.
Frazier gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frazier seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Khan is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Frazier lands with a short shot to the head.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan avoiding damage as Frazier throws knees to the body.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the head but Khan blocks with his arms.
Frazier is pushing Khan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frazier is trying to stall.
Frazier prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frazier just leaning against Khan, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Frazier stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe Frazier.
Frazier swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frazier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khan throws a hook but Frazier avoids it easily.
Khan checks a leg kick.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Frazier slips the punch.
Frazier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khan is out of range and Frazier settles back down.
Frazier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khan, as that shot connected.
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!
Khan works Frazier's body with a nice hook.

Frazier has closed the distance and engaged Khan in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khan is defending well for now.
Frazier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frazier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frazier missing with knees to the body.
Frazier lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Khan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frazier.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frazier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier landing knees to the head.

It looks like Genghis Khan has been cut.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frazier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Frazier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frazier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan tries to stall but Frazier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khan avoiding damage.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frazier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frazier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frazier has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier connects with a knee to the head.
Frazier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frazier lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Khan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frazier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan misses with some punches.
Frazier leaning against his opponent.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frazier stalling in the clinch but Khan improves position.
Frazier tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khan avoids it.
Frazier scores a nice knee to the body.
Frazier tries a knee to the head but Khan blocks it.
Khan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frazier is defending well for now.
Frazier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frazier blocks an uppercut.
Frazier lands with a right to the head.
Khan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Frazier seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Khan can turn it around.
Khan avoiding damage as Frazier throws knees to the body.
Frazier trying to control the position but instead, Khan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frazier into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Frazier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genghis Khan'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.

Khan is looking to chop away at Frazier's legs.
Frazier checks a leg kick nicely.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan connects with a body shot.
Frazier misses with a low kick.

Frazier closes the distance and clinches.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frazier or not.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frazier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier trying to stall but Khan improves his position.
Khan working aggressively here.
Frazier looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Frazier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frazier blocking some punches.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khan is defending well for now.
Frazier blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frazier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan is working Frazier over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khan.
Khan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Frazier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frazier.
A right handed body shot lands from Khan.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the head but Khan blocks with his arms.
Khan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Khan.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the head but Khan blocks with his arms.
Frazier misses with some punches.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Frazier takes a shot to the head.
Khan lands an uppercut.

Frazier is rocked!
Khan lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Frazier senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genghis Khan!
Genghis Khan is the new heavyweight champion!