Lost Legends 33 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anselmi Horila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Alvarez looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Alvarez
vs
Horila

180 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anselmi Horila!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Horila shoots in.
Alvarez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Horila tries to clinch but Alvarez moves away

and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Horila didn't expect that.
Horila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Horila is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Horila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Horila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.

Horila working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Horila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Horila is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.

Horila isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Alvarez stacks Horila on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Alvarez!
Horila throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horila is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Horila has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Horila sneaks back into half guard.
Horila works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez trying to control but Horila is working from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Horila is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Horila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horila trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horila trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez is striking from the bottom but Horila uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Horila sits in half guard.
Horila tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
Horila content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a few weak punches.
Alvarez missing with punches from the bottom.
Horila moves into full mount! Alvarez won't be happy about that!

Horila looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Horila trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horila on the ground.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Horila wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Horila avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is in a horrible position here. Horila smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alvarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Alvarez has left one of his arms exposed and Horila doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Alvarez screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anselmi Horila!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

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

Belo
vs
Roop

182 cm
20
158 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timoteo Belo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Merk Roop!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roop scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Belo.
Belo throws a series of punches but Roop moves out of range.
Roop scores with a hook to the body. Belo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belo throws a head kick that misses.
Roop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Roop connects with a body shot that sends Belo's belly button to the back.

Roop shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roop's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Roop is looking to pass Belo's guard but actually Belo recovers to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roop throwing strikes but missing.
Roop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roop engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roop wants to control from the top but Belo keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roop trying to control but Belo is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Merk Roop was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Roop lands a right hook to the body.
Roop lands a nice looking body shot.
Belo takes a swing at Roop's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Belo's head coaches at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Belo moves forwards but Roop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roop connects with a single shot there.
Belo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Belo.
Belo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Belo swings for the body but Roop moves out of range.
Belo doesn't manage to clinch there - Roop circles away.
Belo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roop is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belo rather than just go for the knockout.
Belo misses with a wild body shot.
Roop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belo throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Roop. Beautiful body shot.
Roop connects with a body shot.
Belo misses with a two punch combination.
Belo lands a high kick!
Belo misses the shot to the body.

Roop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Belo's 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!
Roop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Belo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belo is keeping the position for now.
Belo keeping moving, preventing Roop from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Roop looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Belo ducks right into an uppercut from Roop.
Timoteo Belo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roop was well out of range. Poor timing from Belo.
Merk Roop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roop scores with a jab to the body.

Belo takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Roop.
Roop lands a right hand.
Roop lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roop.
Belo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roop.
Roop presses Belo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Belo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Roop avoids a wild elbow strike from Belo.
Belo wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Belo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roop's brow.
Roop scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Roop dodges an elbow strike from Belo.
Roop lands an uppercut.
Belo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roop after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timoteo Belo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roop scores with a shoulder strike.

Belo is rocked!
Roop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oh Belo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belos head.
Roop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roop avoids a wild elbow strike from Belo.
Roop slowing the pace effectively.
Roop scores with a shot to the side of Belo's head.
Roop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roop lands a body shot.
Roop content to slow the pace in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Roop.
Roop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roop effectively controlling the action here.
Roop gets through Belo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Belo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roop's brow.
Roop digs a right hand into Belo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belo's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Roop.
Roop pressing his opponent against the cage.
Roop lands a hook that snaps the head of Belo backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roop unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Belo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Roop is unloading with more strikes now! Belo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merk Roop!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Evil Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finnick Odair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Ryu
vs
Odair

175 cm
28
148 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

172 cm
24
142 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Evil Ryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Finnick Odair!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Odair finds it's target.
Odair misses with a lunging right hand

and Ryu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Odair!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Ryu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ryu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Odair as he jumps to the side.
Odair moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryu staying out of range there.
Ryu misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Odair misses.
Ryu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ryu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Odair.
Odair keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odair scores with a body shot.
Finnick Odair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Odair feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryu's calf.
Ryu doesn't manage to clinch there - Odair circles away.
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Odair paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Odair cracks Ryu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ryu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Odair finish him?

Ryu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryu leaves his chin hanging out and Odair seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ryu crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnick Odair!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chras Watsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariano Italiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chras Watsky has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Watsky
vs
Italiano

179 cm
24
174 lbs
8 - 14 - 0

188 cm
25
171 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

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 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chras Watsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mariano Italiano!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Italiano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Italiano works the jab nicely.
Watsky 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.
Italiano throws a head kick but Watsky moves out of range.
Chras Watsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Italiano feints and then cracks Watsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watsky down.
Watsky throws a chopping leg kick but Italiano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick by Watsky misses
and Italiano counters with a straight right hand.
Watsky scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Italiano swats away the attempt to clinch by Watsky.

Italiano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Italiano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Italiano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Italiano wants to control from the top but Watsky keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Italiano is working Watsky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Watsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Italiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Italiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Watsky keeping moving, preventing Italiano from controlling successfully.
Italiano postures up and lands a big shot to Watsky's brow.
Italiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Italiano throws a big right hand that misses.
Italiano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Italiano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Italiano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Italiano is in close to Watsky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Watsky controls Italiano momentarily but Italiano frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Italiano wants to control from the top but Watsky keeps moving.
Italiano throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Italiano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Italiano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watsky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Italiano stopping the sweep attempt from Watsky.
Italiano wants to control from the top but Watsky keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Italiano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Italiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Watsky. That did some damage!
Italiano connects with a nice looking jab.
Watsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Italiano circles away.

Italiano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Watsky was covering up waiting for the punch and Italiano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Watsky keeping moving, preventing Italiano from controlling successfully.
Italiano connects with a couple of short punches.
Italiano postures up in Watsky's guard and throws a big left but Watsky blocks it.
Italiano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Italiano cracks Watsky with a solid left hand.
Italiano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Italiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Italiano landing with the ground and pound.
Italiano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Italiano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Italiano postures up in Watsky's guard and throws a big left but Watsky blocks it.
Italiano controlling from the top position.
Italiano trying to control but Watsky is working from the bottom.
Italiano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Italiano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Italiano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Italiano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Italiano wants to pass the guard but Watsky is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Italiano advances to half guard.
Italiano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Italiano is nestled in close to Watsky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariano Italiano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Watsky wants to clinch
and Italiano counters with a right hand to the body.
Italiano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watsky looks for the body kick but Italiano saw that one coming.
Italiano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Watsky wants to clinch
and Italiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Italiano clinches with his opponent.

Italiano breaks the clinch.
Italiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watsky manages to avoid it.
Watsky throws a wild body kick that Italiano sees coming a mile off.
Italiano blocks a head kick by Watsky.
Italiano lands with a kick to the ribs.

Italiano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Italiano is thwarting Watsky's attempts to control the position.
Mariano Italiano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Italiano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Italiano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Italiano seems to be working for a kimura but Watsky defends the submission attempt.
Italiano controlling the action here.

Italiano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watsky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Italiano controlling the action here.
Watsky trying to control but Italiano postures up.
Italiano wants to control but Watsky is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Italiano throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Watsky to regain full guard.
Watsky is trying to keep Italiano in close.
Italiano scoring with some ground and pound.
Italiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Watsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Italiano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Italiano pushes down on Watsky's leg and manages to get into 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!
Italiano stops Watsky from getting back to his feet.
Italiano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Italiano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Italiano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Italiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Italiano slips a nice elbow through Watsky's hands, connecting with Watsky's forehead.
Italiano is looking to take a break and control but Watsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watsky has hold of Italiano's hands but Italiano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Italiano slips a nice elbow through Watsky's hands, connecting with Watsky's forehead.
Italiano thows a huge punch but Watsky dodges it nicely.
Italiano wants to control but Watsky is keeping him busy.

Italiano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Italiano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Italiano controlling the pace.
Italiano drops an elbow to the side of Watsky's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Italiano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Watsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Watsky wants to control but Italiano is keeping busy.
Italiano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Italiano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Watsky is trying to get back to full guard.
Italiano working Watsky over with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Italiano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Italiano frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Italiano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariano Italiano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Italiano throws a sloppy head kick and Watsky moves out of range easily.
Watsky tries to clinch up.
Italiano avoids the head kick by Watsky.
Watsky throws a head kick that misses.
Watsky tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Italiano counters with an outside leg kick.
Italiano lands a jab to the nose.
Watsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Watsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Italiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Italiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Watsky throws a combination that misses
and Italiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Italiano lands with an overhand left.

Watsky is rocked!
Watsky walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Watsky limp body while Italiano jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mariano Italiano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Karlsson
vs
Kazarian

187 cm
25
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
24
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Kazarian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Kazarian.
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kazarian throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kazarian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karlsson under the eye.

It looks like Jason Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Karlsson is rocked!
Karlsson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kazarian doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Karlsson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Karlsson's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevor Kazarian!
A victorious Trevor Kazarian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Vladimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asano Arai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir's entrance music is Who Run It - Three Six Mafia. A fine choice. Arai has chosen Fantastic Baby - BIG BANG as his entrance music. Lord Vladimir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vladimir
vs
Arai

190 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
225 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Vladimir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asano Arai!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vladimir. Arai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arai has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vladimir is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Arai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vladimir. Vladimir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Lord Vladimir has been cut.

Arai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vladimir, pushing him back against the cage.
Vladimir blocks a body shot from Arai.
Vladimir pushes Arai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arai lands a left hand.
Arai misses with some punches.
Vladimir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Vladimir.
Arai blocks a body shot from Vladimir.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arai blocking some punches.
Arai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vladimir tries to work over Arai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vladimir is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arai.
Arai misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vladimir controlling the action here for a moment.
Arai digs a right hand underneath Vladimir's ribcage. Vladimir let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vladimir can't find room to land a body shot as Arai controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vladimir scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Vladimir.
Arai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vladimir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vladimir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arai prevents a body shot from Vladimir.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Arai breaks from the clinch.
Vladimir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir moves out of range as Arai throws a body kick.
Arai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vladimir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arai misses with a few strikes there.
Vladimir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arai moves away.
Vladimir lands with a good body shot.
Vladimir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arai manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Arai.
Arai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arai swats away the attempt to clinch by Vladimir.
Vladimir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vladimir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arai.
Vladimir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vladimir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arai was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladimir.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Arai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vladimir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arai but Arai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arai misses with a low kick.
Vladimir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arai manages to avoid it.
Arai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vladimir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arai was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladimir.
Vladimir wants to clinch up but Arai keeps it at a distance.
Vladimir swats away the attempt to clinch by Arai.
Arai closes the distance and clinches up with Vladimir, looking for a takedown. Arai pushes Vladimir against the cage but Vladimir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vladimir just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir throws a poor cross that misses
and Arai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Vladimir instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vladimir blocks a body shot from Arai.
Arai lands with a short shot to the head.

Arai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arai misses with a combination

so Vladimir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vladimir being controlled here momentarily.
Arai keeping moving, preventing Vladimir from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vladimir won't allow Arai to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asano Arai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lord Vladimir's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Arai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vladimir slips under a jab.
Lord Vladimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladimir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arai lands with a good body shot.
Vladimir doesn't manage to clinch there - Arai circles away.
Vladimir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vladimir. Arai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Arai does no damage.
Arai throws a solid leg kick but Vladimir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arai.
Vladimir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arai moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vladimir.
Vladimir doesn't manage to clinch there - Arai circles away.
Arai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vladimir is looking to wear down Arai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vladimir avoids it really well and circles away.
Vladimir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vladimir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arai was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladimir.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arai.
Arai slips a jab from Vladimir.
Vladimir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vladimir shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vladimir takes a swing at Arai's ribcage but misses.
Vladimir moves out of range of the body kick.
Arai throws a hook to the side of Vladimir's head but Vladimir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arai stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Vladimir. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arai fails with a takedown attempt.
Arai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vladimir throws a hook but Arai blocks it.
Vladimir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Vladimir misses.
Vladimir shoots for a double leg takedown but Arai sprawls well. He's pushed Vladimir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arai connects with a body shot.
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 big right from Vladimir misses.
Arai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vladimir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vladimir.
Arai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vladimir blocks a head kick by Arai.
Vladimir misses the shot to the body.
Arai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vladimir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arai manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Vladimir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arai lands with a right that hurts Vladimir. Vladimir looks to clinch but Arai throws a short knee that drops Vladimir. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Asano Arai!
Asano Arai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ring Vinayagamoorthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Fjeldsted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vinayagamoorthy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Soul Captain Band - Taistelun arvoinen . The crowd seem to be enjoying Fjeldsted's choice of entrance music: How Deep Is Your Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vinayagamoorthy
vs
Fjeldsted

165 cm
26
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
168 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ring Vinayagamoorthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Fjeldsted!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinayagamoorthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fjeldsted.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vinayagamoorthy, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Vinayagamoorthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivan Fjeldsted seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a looping right.
Fjeldsted ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Fjeldsted.
Fjeldsted blocks a jab.
Vinayagamoorthy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fjeldsted.
Vinayagamoorthy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinayagamoorthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fjeldsted.
Fjeldsted thows a body shot but no joy.
Fjeldsted walks into a jab.
Vinayagamoorthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinayagamoorthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vinayagamoorthy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fjeldsted.
Vinayagamoorthy blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Fjeldsted.
Vinayagamoorthy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vinayagamoorthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fjeldsted sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fjeldsted swings for the body but Vinayagamoorthy moves out of range.
Fjeldsted ducks under a wild hook from Vinayagamoorthy.
Fjeldsted lands a jab to Vinayagamoorthy's midsection.
Vinayagamoorthy thuds his right hand into Fjeldsted's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fjeldsted takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vinayagamoorthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fjeldsted moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinayagamoorthy. Fjeldsted does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjeldsted slips a straight right by Vinayagamoorthy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fjeldsted, right into the meat.
Vinayagamoorthy blocks the body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Vinayagamoorthy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fjeldsted connects with a solid leg kick.
Fjeldsted keeps Vinayagamoorthy at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vinayagamoorthy dips to his left and cracks Fjeldsted with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a jab to the nose.
Fjeldsted tries to land a front kick but Vinayagamoorthy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vinayagamoorthy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fjeldsted momentarily.
Ivan Fjeldsted is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinayagamoorthy swings for the body but Fjeldsted moves out of range.
Vinayagamoorthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjeldsted is just out of range.
Fjeldsted misses with a body kick.
Vinayagamoorthy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fjeldsted misses with a straight right.
Vinayagamoorthy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vinayagamoorthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjeldsted is just out of range.
Fjeldsted pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fjeldsted looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fjeldsted throws the kick towards the body but Vinayagamoorthy avoids it.
Vinayagamoorthy is looking to clinch but Fjeldsted is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Vinayagamoorthy blocks the low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fjeldsted, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a wild body shot.
Fjeldsted looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vinayagamoorthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vinayagamoorthy throws the left hand but Fjeldsted avoids the punch easily.
Fjeldsted avoids the body shot from Vinayagamoorthy.
Fjeldsted swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fjeldsted ducks under a wild hook from Vinayagamoorthy.
A bone on bone clash there as Vinayagamoorthy blocks the leg kick.
Fjeldsted throws a good cross that connects.
Fjeldsted slips a jab and a cross from Vinayagamoorthy.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Fjeldsted.
Fjeldsted throws a leg kick but Vinayagamoorthy moved away.
Fjeldsted throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a hook but Fjeldsted avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjeldsted tries to land a front kick but Vinayagamoorthy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a hook but Fjeldsted avoids it easily.
Fjeldsted thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinayagamoorthy. Fjeldsted does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjeldsted uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinayagamoorthy.
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!
Fjeldsted with a nice cross.
Vinayagamoorthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fjeldsted misses with a low kick.
Fjeldsted misses with a low kick as Vinayagamoorthy jumps back.
Fjeldsted misses with a kick to the body.
Vinayagamoorthy moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fjeldsted throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinayagamoorthy.
Fjeldsted misses with a wild body shot.
Vinayagamoorthy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vinayagamoorthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fjeldsted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Fjeldsted dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vinayagamoorthy misses with a wild body shot.
Vinayagamoorthy scores with a hook.
Fjeldsted defending well as Vinayagamoorthy loads up on a big left hand.
Fjeldsted punishes Vinayagamoorthy's body with a nice straight punch.
Fjeldsted lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vinayagamoorthy will feel that in the morning.
Vinayagamoorthy checks a low kick from Fjeldsted.
Fjeldsted walks into a left hand.
Vinayagamoorthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjeldsted is just out of range.
Vinayagamoorthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fjeldsted.
Fjeldsted looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinayagamoorthy is just out of range.
Fjeldsted keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick there by Fjeldsted.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vinayagamoorthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjeldsted looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vinayagamoorthy looks to throw the jab but Fjeldsted is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Vinayagamoorthy.
Vinayagamoorthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fjeldsted was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinayagamoorthy.
Fjeldsted swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fjeldsted looks for the body kick but Vinayagamoorthy saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Vinayagamoorthy.
Vinayagamoorthy cracks Fjeldsted with an open hand slap.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a body punch but Fjeldsted moves out of range.
Vinayagamoorthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fjeldsted misses with a body kick.
Vinayagamoorthy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Vinayagamoorthy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vinayagamoorthy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fjeldsted. Fjeldsted obviously looking to wear him down.
Fjeldsted lands a jab to the head.
Fjeldsted lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjeldsted swings for the body but Vinayagamoorthy moves out of range.
Fjeldsted tries to score with a low kick but Vinayagamoorthy moves his leg out of the way.
Vinayagamoorthy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vinayagamoorthy avoids the body shot from Fjeldsted.
Fjeldsted looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinayagamoorthy is just out of range.
Vinayagamoorthy defending well as Fjeldsted loads up on a big left hand.
Fjeldsted does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fjeldsted scores with a body shot.
Vinayagamoorthy moves out of range as Fjeldsted throws a body kick.
Fjeldsted lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vinayagamoorthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fjeldsted swings for the body but Vinayagamoorthy moves out of range.
Vinayagamoorthy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fjeldsted throws a wild body kick that Vinayagamoorthy sees coming a mile off.
Vinayagamoorthy just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy takes one to the side of the head.
Fjeldsted doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Vinayagamoorthy rushes Fjeldsted and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fjeldsted slowing the pace effectively.
Fjeldsted is trying to stall.
Vinayagamoorthy working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vinayagamoorthy.
Fjeldsted is trying to maintain a safe position but Vinayagamoorthy gets an underhook and turns Fjeldsted into the cage.
Fjeldsted stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivan Fjeldsted.
Fjeldsted misses with a looping right.
Vinayagamoorthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Fjeldsted.
Fjeldsted is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vinayagamoorthy rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjeldsted scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fjeldsted throws a leg kick but Vinayagamoorthy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fjeldsted misses with a looping right.
Fjeldsted fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vinayagamoorthy checks it well.
Fjeldsted displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vinayagamoorthy.
Nice body kick from Fjeldsted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinayagamoorthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinayagamoorthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fjeldsted moves away.
Fjeldsted throws a leg kick but Vinayagamoorthy moved away.
Vinayagamoorthy tries to clinch
and Fjeldsted counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjeldsted. Vinayagamoorthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjeldsted attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vinayagamoorthy missing with a left hand there. Fjeldsted was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Fjeldsted showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fjeldsted connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vinayagamoorthy connects with a right hand. Fjeldsted shakes it off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vinayagamoorthy is defended easily by Fjeldsted.
Vinayagamoorthy jabs Fjeldsted right on the nose. Fjeldsted blinks but takes it well.
Fjeldsted works Vinayagamoorthy's body with a nice hook.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a hook but Fjeldsted avoids it easily.
Vinayagamoorthy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fjeldsted.
Fjeldsted on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fjeldsted throws a series of punches but Vinayagamoorthy avoids them all with ease.
Fjeldsted uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinayagamoorthy.
Fjeldsted walks into a left hand.
Fjeldsted throws the kick towards the body but Vinayagamoorthy avoids it.
Fjeldsted lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy checks the leg kick.
Vinayagamoorthy takes a swing at Fjeldsted's ribcage but misses.
Fjeldsted looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vinayagamoorthy moves out of range of the body kick.
Vinayagamoorthy cracks Fjeldsted with an open hand slap.
Vinayagamoorthy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vinayagamoorthy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fjeldsted counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fjeldsted scores with the left hand. Vinayagamoorthy knows he should have avoided that one.
Vinayagamoorthy moves out of range of the body kick.
Fjeldsted sizes up Vinayagamoorthy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vinayagamoorthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a jab when Fjeldsted was well out of range.
Vinayagamoorthy misses the shot to the body.
Fjeldsted scores with the left hand. Vinayagamoorthy knows he should have avoided that one.
Fjeldsted looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinayagamoorthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjeldsted thows a leg kick but Vinayagamoorthy checks it
and Vinayagamoorthy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fjeldsted has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fjeldsted throws a leg kick but Vinayagamoorthy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vinayagamoorthy wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Vinayagamoorthy.
Fjeldsted tries to land a front kick but Vinayagamoorthy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fjeldsted throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fjeldsted slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Vinayagamoorthy dives in and scores a takedown into Fjeldsted's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fjeldsted throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fjeldsted looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vinayagamoorthy is one step ahead there.
Vinayagamoorthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ring Vinayagamoorthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjeldsted is keeping the position for now.
Vinayagamoorthy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fjeldsted is pulling down on Vinayagamoorthy's head. It's preventing any offense from Vinayagamoorthy, at least for the moment.
Vinayagamoorthy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vinayagamoorthy with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy postures up in Fjeldsted's guard and throws a big left but Fjeldsted blocks it.
Vinayagamoorthy preventing the sweep.
Vinayagamoorthy pushes down on Fjeldsted's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vinayagamoorthy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vinayagamoorthy controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fjeldsted is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Fjeldsted.
I've got Fjeldsted 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Ivan Fjeldsted!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Ivan Fjeldsted!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ivan Fjeldsted!

Ivan Fjeldsted wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Fjeldsted thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gegardio Musasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Greatness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Musasio
vs
Greatness

190 cm
22
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
27
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gegardio Musasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeus Greatness!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Greatness gets a takedown into half guard.
Greatness looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Musasio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greatness pulls his head out easily.
Greatness is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zeus Greatness has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Greatness ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Musasio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musasio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Musasio misses with a wild body shot.
Greatness uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musasio.

Greatness looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Greatness sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Greatness won't allow Musasio to sweep him here.
Musasio is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Greatness is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zeus Greatness wasn't active enough on the ground.
Greatness on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greatness slips under a jab.

Greatness shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Musasio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Greatness remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Greatness's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musasio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Greatness's best efforts.
Musasio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greatness is working away from the top position though.
Greatness controlling the action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zeus Greatness wasn't active enough on the ground.
Musasio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Greatness drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Greatness looking to control but instead Musasio has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greatness is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greatness prevents Musasio from improving his position.
Greatness is taking a breather. Musasio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greatness trying to pass the guard but Musasio defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greatness keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Greatness dominated that round.
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.

Musasio misses with a few strikes there.

Greatness gets a double leg takedown into Musasio's guard.
Greatness is stalling in the full guard.
Zeus Greatness has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Zeus Greatness has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Musasio misses with the combination.
Musasio missing with a left hand there. Greatness was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greatness steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musasio.
Musasio misses with a hook. Greatness ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Musasio tries to sprawl but Greatness drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Greatness not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zeus Greatness wasn't active enough on the ground.
Musasio misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Musasio. No joy for Greatness on that attempt.

Greatness looking to score a takedown here. Musasio is defending well but Greatness drives through and ends up in Musasio's guard.
Greatness looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greatness trying to control the position from guard on top but Musasio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greatness content to stall in guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zeus Greatness wasn't active enough on the ground.
Greatness slips under a jab from Musasio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musasio cracks Greatness with an open hand slap.
Greatness fails with a takedown attempt.
Musasio punishes Greatness's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Musasio.
Musasio lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greatness uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musasio.
Musasio connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Zeus Greatness has been cut.

Musasio gets caught flat footed, as Greatness shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Greatness must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Musasio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greatness is one step ahead there.
Greatness's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zeus Greatness.
Musasio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Greatness scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Greatness content to control rather than advance.
Musasio tries to roll over but Greatness keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greatness content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Greatness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zeus Greatness's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Musasio misses the jab.
Musasio throws a lazy right hand but Greatness sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Musasio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greatness moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Musasio thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Musasio misses.
Musasio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Greatness looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Musasio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greatness controls the pace.
Musasio trying to control the position.
Greatness slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Musasio throws a hook but Greatness blocks it.
Musasio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greatness throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Musasio's waist but Musasio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greatness off to one side.
A big right from Musasio misses.
Gegardio Musasio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greatness is trying hard to land a takedown here. Musasio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greatness slips a straight right by Musasio.

Greatness shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Greatness not doing much here.
Musasio is looking for a sweep. Greatness is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greatness is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Greatness trying to mount his opponent but Musasio defends it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zeus Greatness.
Greatness misses with a takedown attempt - Musasio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gegardio Musasio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus Greatness.

Greatness shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Greatness showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Greatness content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Zeus Greatness hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Musasio cracks Greatness with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Greatness gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musasio.
Musasio misses with a two punch combination.
Greatness shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greatness gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Greatness is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musasio misses with a few strikes there.
Greatness is still on wobbly legs! Can Musasio finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greatness moves out of range as Musasio strikes.
Musasio throws a hook but Greatness avoids it easily.
Musasio throws out a loose jab but Greatness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gegardio Musasio is winning the standup battle so far.
Musasio throws a jab when Greatness was well out of range.
Greatness get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Greatness stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Musasio runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gegardio Musasio!
Gegardio Musasio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Velimir Stojkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reza Katebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stojkovic comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Numb . Velimir Stojkovic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Stojkovic
vs
Katebi

175 cm
24
166 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
165 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Backyard Fighting

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Velimir Stojkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reza Katebi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katebi's corner calls for a 1-2. Katebi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Katebi.
Katebi swats away the attempt to clinch by Stojkovic.
Stojkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stojkovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Katebi looks to land a left hand but Stojkovic moved out of range nicely.
Velimir Stojkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katebi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stojkovic scores with a shot to the body.
Stojkovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Katebi swats away the attempt to clinch by Stojkovic.
Katebi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stojkovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Stojkovic looks for the body kick but Katebi saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Stojkovic moves into the clinch.
Stojkovic misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stojkovic.
Katebi avoiding damage.

Katebi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Katebi moves out of range of the body kick from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stojkovic tries to clinch but Katebi moves out of range.
Katebi throws a low kick but Stojkovic avoids it.
Katebi circles away from the clinch attempt.

Stojkovic closes the distance and pushes Katebi back into the cage.
Katebi stalling in the clinch but Stojkovic improves position.
Katebi stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Katebi being controlled against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stojkovic trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stojkovic missing with knees to the body.
Stojkovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Katebi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stojkovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Katebi's brow.
Katebi trying to control the position but instead, Stojkovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Katebi into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Katebi.
Stojkovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Katebi.
Stojkovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stojkovic lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Stojkovic.
Katebi prevents a body shot from Stojkovic.
Katebi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stojkovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Katebi.
Katebi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stojkovic scores with a shot to the side of Katebi's head.
Stojkovic can't find room to land a body shot as Katebi controls the action.
Katebi tries to throw a body punch but Stojkovic avoids it by throwing Katebi back against the cage.
Katebi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stojkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stojkovic missing with knees to the body.
Stojkovic has a couple of punches blocked by Katebi.
A short right from Stojkovic on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Stojkovic - that landed with a thud.
Katebi is pushing Stojkovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stojkovic missing with knees to the body.
Stojkovic presses Katebi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katebi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stojkovic slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Velimir Stojkovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stojkovic wants to clinch up but Katebi keeps it at a distance.

Stojkovic clinches up with Katebi and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Stojkovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stojkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Katebi controls his hands.
Stojkovic misses with an elbow strike.
Katebi is trying to maintain a safe position but Stojkovic gets an underhook and turns Katebi into the cage.
Stojkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katebi.
Stojkovic lands a nice uppercut.
Katebi is working for takedown but Stojkovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stojkovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stojkovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Katebi's efforts to push away.
Stojkovic missing with knees to the body.
Katebi blocks a body shot from Stojkovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stojkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Katebi controls his hands.
Stojkovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stojkovic prevents a body shot from Katebi.
Stojkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Katebi.
Stojkovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stojkovic pushes Katebi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katebi working hard to break the clinch.
Katebi takes a shot to the head.
Stojkovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katebi's elbow.
Katebi blocks an elbow strike from Stojkovic.
Katebi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katebi blocks a body shot from Stojkovic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stojkovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katebi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stojkovic working aggressively here.
Stojkovic stalling against the cage.
Katebi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stojkovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stojkovic lands with a left to the head.
Stojkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katebi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stojkovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Velimir Stojkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reza Katebi.

Katebi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stojkovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katebi throws an elbow that misses. Stojkovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katebi's guard. Nice move by Stojkovic!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katebi keeping moving, preventing Stojkovic from controlling successfully.
Katebi 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.
Stojkovic trying to control but Katebi is working from the bottom.
Katebi wants to sweep here but Stojkovic controlling him for the moment.
Stojkovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Katebi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stojkovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Katebi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katebi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Velimir Stojkovic has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stojkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Katebi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Katebi connects with a solid leg kick.

Stojkovic has closed the distance and engaged Katebi in a clinch.
Stojkovic letting Katebi take a breather here.
Katebi misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stojkovic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Katebi's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katebi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stojkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Velimir Stojkovic dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Katebi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stojkovic.
Katebi keeps the fight on the outside.
Stojkovic stuns Katebi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Stojkovic moves into the clinch.
Stojkovic misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic lands with a left to the head.
Stojkovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Katebi just leaning against Stojkovic, taking a breather.
Stojkovic tries to land a knee to the head but Katebi blocks with his arms.
Stojkovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Katebi backwards.
Katebi slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katebi lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stojkovic fails to land.
Stojkovic trying to stall but Katebi improves his position.

Katebi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stojkovic regains guard.
Stojkovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Stojkovic, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stojkovic wants to improve his position but instead Katebi has moved into half guard.
Katebi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stojkovic to regain full guard.
Katebi looking to sit in guard and control but Stojkovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Katebi 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic postures up.
Stojkovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Katebi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Katebi keeps trying to improve his 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!
Stojkovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Katebi is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic is working hard here to advance position.

Katebi working for a triangle but Stojkovic defends it easily.
Katebi is trying to control the position but Stojkovic postures up.
Stojkovic tries to stand but Katebi is controlling from the bottom.

Katebi looking for a guillotine here but Stojkovic defends easily.
Katebi trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic wants to control from the top but Katebi keeps moving.
Katebi trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katebi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stojkovic has passed into side control.
Reza Katebi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katebi is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Velimir Stojkovic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stojkovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Velimir Stojkovic!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Velimir Stojkovic!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Velimir Stojkovic!

Velimir Stojkovic wins by unanimous decision!
Velimir Stojkovic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Napolitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominick Napolitano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bill Shadow's chin.

Napolitano
vs
Shadow

186 cm
25
175 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

175 cm
23
170 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Just Fight (Everything 7$)

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Napolitano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napolitano avoids the body shot from Shadow.
Shadow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Napolitano closes the distance and clinches.

Shadow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Napolitano throws a leg kick that misses.
Shadow lands with a cross.
Napolitano tries to close the distance and clinch but Shadow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Napolitano avoids the body shot from Shadow.
Napolitano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Napolitano tries to keep at a distance but Shadow has taken the fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shadow has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shadow misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow misses with a body punch.
Napolitano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow tries to stall but Napolitano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Napolitano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shadow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Napolitano tries a knee to the head but Shadow blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow avoiding damage as Napolitano throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Shadow.
Napolitano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shadow leaning against his opponent.
Napolitano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Napolitano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shadow blocks it with crossed arms.
Napolitano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Napolitano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shadow misses with a body punch.
Napolitano misses with a knee strike.
Napolitano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Napolitano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Napolitano misses with a knee to the head.
Shadow managing to block the knees to the body from Napolitano.
Shadow wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napolitano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Napolitano misses with a knee to the head.
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!
Shadow taking a breather.
Shadow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shadow is looking to control Napolitano's arms but Napolitano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shadow has his back to the cage.
Napolitano lands a nice knee to the body.
Shadow tries to work over Napolitano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Napolitano misses with a knee to the head.
Shadow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shadow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Napolitano misses with a knee strike.
Napolitano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Napolitano with a knee to the head.
Shadow struggles to land a body shot inside as Napolitano controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Napolitano tries to land a knee to the head but Shadow blocks with his arms.
Shadow looking to stall.
Shadow avoiding damage as Napolitano throws knees to the body.
Napolitano tries a knee to the head but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow tries to break the clinch but Napolitano is controlling the position.
Napolitano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Napolitano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shadow can't find room to land a body shot as Napolitano controls the action.
Napolitano is struggling to control the position.
Napolitano landing knees to the head.
Napolitano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shadow stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Shadow.
Napolitano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shadow's face.
Shadow wants to stall.
Napolitano trying to land knees to the body.
Napolitano missing with knees to the body.
Napolitano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Napolitano looking to slow down the pace here.
Napolitano throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Napolitano.
Napolitano misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Napolitano.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow is looking to control Napolitano's arms but Napolitano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shadow has his back to the cage.
Napolitano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
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 Dominick Napolitano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Napolitano scores with a sloppy right hand. Shadow should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Napolitano.
Shadow misses the jab.
Shadow throws out a loose jab but Napolitano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Napolitano wants to clinch up but Shadow keeps it at a distance.
Napolitano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shadow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Napolitano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shadow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Shadow gets a clinch.
Napolitano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Napolitano avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shadow trying to control the position but instead, Napolitano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shadow into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Napolitano misses with a knee to the head.
Napolitano landing knees to the body.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Napolitano avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Napolitano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shadow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shadow lands an uppercut.
Shadow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Napolitano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Napolitano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shadow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Napolitano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shadow taking a breather.
Napolitano misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow has Napolitano pressed against the cage.
Shadow avoiding damage as Napolitano throws knees to the body.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Napolitano looking to throw knees to the head but Shadow is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Napolitano obliges.
Napolitano looking to throw knees to the head but Shadow is blocking nicely.
Shadow lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shadow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Napolitano tries to land a knee to the head but Shadow blocks with his arms.

Shadow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shadow throws a jab but it's blocked by Napolitano.
Good standup being displayed there by Napolitano as he connects with a hook.
Napolitano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shadow misses with a double jab.

Napolitano gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow tries a body shot but Napolitano blocks it.
Shadow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Napolitano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Napolitano lands a shoulder strike.
Napolitano tries a knee to the head but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shadow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shadow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Napolitano lands with a left to the head.
Napolitano wants to stall.
Napolitano jerks Shadow's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Shadow drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Napolitano goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Napolitano because Shadow was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Dominick Napolitano!
Dominick Napolitano retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dominick Napolitano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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