CFS 48: Ardona vs Routakirves PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryhddu Zharcel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Flo Rida (Feat. Ne-Yo) - Be On You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Daniels
vs
Zharcel

178 cm
27
170 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

168 cm
19
181 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryhddu Zharcel!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zharcel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daniels's half guard.
Daniels looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Zharcel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Zharcel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zharcel is working for a submission of some sort.
Zharcel wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy.

Zharcel is working for a kimura but Daniels is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zharcel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daniels has managed to free his arm - good work.

Zharcel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Zharcel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daniels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zharcel.
Zharcel controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zharcel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daniels sees it coming and defends easily.
Zharcel trying to pass the guard but Daniels defending well.
Zharcel is keen to just control but Daniels is a slippery customer.
Daniels won't allow Zharcel to pass to mount.
Zharcel is keen to just control but Daniels is a slippery customer.
Daniels is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Madz , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Zharcel works his way into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zharcel looking to control but Daniels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zharcel mounts Daniels! Really nice guard pass there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zharcel has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Daniels is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryhddu Zharcel!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhino Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by 10 Years - All White. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Smith
vs
Rice

192 cm
25
259 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
23
254 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rhino Rice!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rice shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rice was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rice wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
I wouldn't like to be where Smith is right now.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Rice keeps moving and retains side control.

Rice stands up and beckons Smith to his feet.

Rice looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rice.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rice tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith regains half guard.
Rice is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Rice wants to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to roll over but Rice keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rhino Rice has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rice is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.

Rice shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rice with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith managing to control the position.
Rice wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rice shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rice tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith is being controlled here.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Rhino Rice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rice creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.

Rhino Rice has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rice misses with a few strikes there.
Rice fails with an attempt to clinch.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rice dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Rice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controls Rice momentarily but Rice frees himself.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Rice drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rice would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Rice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rhino Rice was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rice lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rice tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Smith has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rice defend it? Smith steps over the head and cranks it - Rice is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Smith!
Johnny Smith tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Hoggets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alonso comes to the cage accompanied by Narco y Reincidentes - Huracán. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alonso
vs
Hoggets

168 cm
24
136 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

158 cm
21
142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manuel Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Hoggets!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoggets fails with a takedown attempt.
Alonso gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoggets connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alonso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoggets tries to bum rush Alonso with a series of wild strikes but Alonso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoggets throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frankie Hoggets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alonso tries to clinch up but Hoggets circles away and keeps his distance.
Alonso misses with the combination.
Hoggets swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alonso counters with a three punch combo that has Hoggets backing up. Hoggets nods at Alonso to acknowledge the strikes.
Alonso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoggets makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoggets fails to land with a series of punches.
Alonso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Alonso or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoggets which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Alonso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoggets misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoggets dodges the punch combination from Alonso.
Alonso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Hoggets manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alonso on his heels. He'll look to pass Alonso's guard now, I'm sure.
Hoggets throwing strikes but missing.
Hoggets has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoggets wants to control from the top but Alonso keeps moving.
Alonso keeping full guard, as Hoggets tries to pass.
Hoggets is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso controls Hoggets momentarily but Hoggets frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frankie Hoggets was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Hoggets misses.
Alonso has his takedown stuffed

and Hoggets counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoggets is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alonso!
Hoggets lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hoggets content just to control the position here.
Alonso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoggets on the ground.
Hoggets scoring with strikes but Alonso is staying in there.
Hoggets landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso is in a horrible position here. Hoggets smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hoggets is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alonso can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Hoggets connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hoggets tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alonso tries to reverse the position but Hoggets maintains control.
Hoggets takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoggets lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alonso hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoggets with good strikes from the mount here!
Hoggets raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hoggets has hold of Alonso's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alonso manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Hoggets is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hoggets!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frankie Hoggets!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Olias Pasaltha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phang Prahang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phang Prahang will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pasaltha
vs
Prahang

172 cm
21
142 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

177 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olias Pasaltha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phang Prahang!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasaltha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prahang tries to avoid it but Pasaltha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prahang to the ground. Prahang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pasaltha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prahang defends it nicely.
Pasaltha goes for a double leg but Prahang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Prahang continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olias Pasaltha. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Prahang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pasaltha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Prahang looks to throw the jab but Pasaltha is out of range.
Prahang throws a quick inside leg kick.

Prahang has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Prahang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pasaltha tries to score a body lock takedown but Prahang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Prahang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prahang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Prahang.
Prahang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pasaltha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prahang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prahang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pasaltha.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prahang lands an elbow that stopped Pasaltha in his tracks for a moment.
Pasaltha has had enough of the clinch but Prahang keeps him there for the moment.
Pasaltha is working for takedown but Prahang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prahang avoiding damage.
Prahang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prahang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pasaltha is looking to break free of the clinch but Prahang has double underhooks.
Pasaltha misses with a hook to the ribs.

Prahang breaks the clinch.
Prahang scores with a head kick. Pasaltha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Olias Pasaltha has been cut.
Prahang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pasaltha.
Pasaltha is breathing heavily.
Prahang lands a head kick!

Pasaltha is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prahang is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Prahang shuts the power down on Pasaltha. Lights out, game over! Prahang is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phang Prahang!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samin Ax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samin Ax has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ax
vs
Dong Hyuk

176 cm
30
140 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

167 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samin Ax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Dong Hyuk!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Watson and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ax has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dong Hyuk.
Ax lands a nice looking body shot.
Dong Hyuk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ax takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ax on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice uppercut lands for Dong Hyuk. That snapped Ax's head back.

Ax is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ax has his takedown stuffed
and Dong Hyuk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dong Hyuk with a nice cross.
Ax shoots for a double leg takedown but Dong Hyuk sprawls well. He's pushed Ax's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Dong Hyuk rushes Ax and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dong Hyuk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ax or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dong Hyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dong Hyuk slaps away a takedown attempt from Ax, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samin Ax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Dong Hyuk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Dong Hyuk on the inside.
Ax tries to pull guard but Dong Hyuk won't allow it.
Ax is looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Dong Hyuk to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ax goes for a takedown attempt but Dong Hyuk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shin Dong Hyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong Hyuk lands a lovely overhand right.
Dong Hyuk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dong Hyuk gets a clinch.
Dong Hyuk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ax jumps guard but Dong Hyuk stands there with Ax around his waist. Ax gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk presses Ax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dong Hyuk stalling against the cage.

Dong Hyuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Dong Hyuk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ax misses with a takedown attempt - Dong Hyuk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ax. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dong Hyuk lands with a hook. Ax tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dong Hyuk lands with a short shot to the head.
Dong Hyuk misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Dong Hyuk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ax fails to pull guard.
Dong Hyuk effectively controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Dong Hyuk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dong Hyuk throws a head kick that misses.
Dong Hyuk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ax shoots in looking for a takedown. Dong Hyuk tries to sprawl out of it but Ax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dong Hyuk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dong Hyuk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ax's calf.
That kick from Dong Hyuk tenderised Ax's leg. Ax is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Ax takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dong Hyuk lands a nice looking body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ax's head.
Oh Ax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ax crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dong Hyuk - the referee stops the clock and Ax gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dong Hyuk. Ax manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good leg kick by Dong Hyuk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ax seems to have got his legs back now.
Ax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ax takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Dong Hyuk has taken the fight to the clinch.

Dong Hyuk breaks the clinch.
Shin Dong Hyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong Hyuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shin Dong Hyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ax's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dong Hyuk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ax scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk scores with a kick to the body.
Dong Hyuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong Hyuk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ax has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dong Hyuk.

Dong Hyuk sends Ax crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dong Hyuk is motioning to the referee to let Ax up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ax takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A good leg kick by Dong Hyuk.
Ax is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dong Hyuk throws out a powerful jab.
Dong Hyuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dong Hyuk. That's going to slow Ax down.
Dong Hyuk keeps Ax at a distance using the push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Dong Hyuk throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ax's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dong Hyuk lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Shin Dong Hyuk!
An out of breath Shin Dong Hyuk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Liam Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Light comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kasabian - Club Foot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Ward
vs
Light

159 cm
20
146 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
131 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liam Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Light!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Light throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Light does a little dance to reset his feet.
Light throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Light connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Light.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Light moves away.
Ward throws the left hand but Light avoids the punch easily.
Light cracks a nice hook into Ward's ribs.
Light throws a right and a left that Ward avoids nicely.
Liam Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Light misses with a two punch combination.
Light fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
Light avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Light stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Light keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Light misses.
Light uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Ward moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ward misses with a looping left.
Light takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Light misses with a series of wild punches.
Light takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Light on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward thows a body shot but no joy.
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Light slips a jab from Ward.
Light pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Light follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ward is looking to wear down Light with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Light takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ward misses with a hook.
Ward throws a poor cross that misses
and Light counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Light moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ward scores with a crisp jab that stopped Light in his tracks.
Ward is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Light.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Light.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Light misses.
Light connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ward. Ward circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Light misses with a few strikes there.
Luke Light is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Light on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ward avoids the body shot from Light.
Ward swings for the body but Light moves out of range.
Light works the jab nicely.
Light has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Light stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Light keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Light uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ward throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Light.
Ward looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Light scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Light does a little dance to reset his feet.
Light throws a combination. Ward tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Light slips under a jab from Ward.
Ward lands with a hook. Light tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ward lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Light.
Light scores with a nice right hand.
Ward blocks a jab.
Light thows a body shot but no joy.
Light misses with a few strikes there.
Light just misses with a punch to the body.
Light uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Light uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward darts in looking for a takedown but Light gets double underhooks and turns Ward into the cage.

Light breaks from the clinch.
Ward darts in looking for a takedown but Light gets double underhooks and turns Ward into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward gets through Light's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Light has a couple of punches blocked by Ward.
A right hook to the body lands for Ward.

Light's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Light ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Ward avoids the body shot from Light.
Ward lands a jab to the head.
Ward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Light's head backwards.
Luke Light is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Light throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Light swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Light misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a body punch but Light moves out of range.
Ward misses the jab.
Light thows a body shot but no joy.
Light lands a right hook to the body.
Light is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Light scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ward swings for the body but Light moves out of range.
Ward with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Light moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Light does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward scores with a punch to the head.
Ward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Light throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Light throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Luke Light seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Light.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Ward changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Light looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ward lands a decent elbow from side control.
Light really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Light is trying to buck Ward off.

Ward has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Light is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ward yanks on the arm and Light is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ward.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liam Ward!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Distor Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Centura comes to the cage accompanied by 12 Stones - Bulletproof. Reginald Dempsey acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Centura
vs
Dempsey

165 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
29
171 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Distor Centura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Centura is having none of it.
Dempsey tries to clinch up.
Dempsey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Centura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Centura circles away from the clinch attempt

and Centura decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dempsey's guard.
Dempsey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Centura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Centura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dempsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Centura.
Centura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Centura preventing the sweep.
Dempsey wants to stand and escape but Centura is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura landing some decent shots from guard.
Centura throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Centura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Centura cracks Dempsey with a solid left hand.
Dempsey told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Centura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Centura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Centura is in close to Dempsey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dempsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Centura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Centura being controlled here momentarily.
Centura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Centura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dempsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Centura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centura throws a big right hand that misses.
Centura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Centura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Centura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Centura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dempsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dempsey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dempsey keeping full guard, as Centura tries to pass.
Centura is in close to Dempsey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Centura with a nice head shot there.
Centura is looking to work some ground and pound but Dempsey has wrist control.
Dempsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Centura.
Centura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dempsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Centura throws a strike but Dempsey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Centura has Dempsey pulled in close to control his posture.
Dempsey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dempsey controlling the position for now.
Dempsey is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dempsey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Centura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dempsey's head.
Centura is nestled in close to Dempsey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dempsey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Centura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Centura's back!
Dempsey trying to control.
Dempsey biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dempsey's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dempsey controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dempsey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Centura's head.
Centura keeps the fight on the outside.
Dempsey lands with a nice combination. Centura backs away looking to recover.
Centura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Dempsey takes the fight into the clinch.

Dempsey breaks the clinch.
Dempsey misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Dempsey coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Centura is having none of it.
Dempsey tries to clinch

and Centura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dempsey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dempsey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Centura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dempsey content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centura is squirming around, avoiding Dempsey's attempts to control the action.
Dempsey controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Reginald Dempsey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Centura needs to keep his hands up - Dempsey had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey looks to land a left hand but Centura moved out of range nicely.
Dempsey wants to slow Centura down by chopping away at his legs.
Dempsey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dempsey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Centura is out of range and Dempsey settles back down.
Centura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dempsey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Centura scrambles back to his feet.
Dempsey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dempsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dempsey lands a right hook to the body.
Dempsey lands with an uppercut that bounces Centura off the cage and back into range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Centura checks a leg 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!
Nice jab there from Dempsey.

Dempsey gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Dempsey to work.
Dempsey receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dempsey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reginald Dempsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Dempsey throws a hook to the side of Centura's head but Centura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dempsey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Centura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that Centura avoids nicely.
Dempsey loads up on a big right hand but Centura slips the punch.
Dempsey tried to score with a low kick but Centura checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dempsey misses the target.
Reginald Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Dempsey.
Dempsey lands a jab-cross combination.
Dempsey closes the distance but Centura moves to the side

and Centura counters with a single leg into guard. Dempsey didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Centura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Centura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dempsey's head.
Centura postures up in Dempsey's guard and throws a big left but Dempsey blocks it.
Centura postures up.
Centura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Centura is looking to work some ground and pound but Dempsey has wrist control.
Dempsey is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Dempsey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Reginald Dempsey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dempsey tries to bum rush Centura with a series of wild strikes but Centura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dempsey scores with a hook to the body. Centura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centura walks into a left hand.
Centura moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dempsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Centura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dempsey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Centura checks it well.
Dempsey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Centura eats them both and turns towards Dempsey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dempsey scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Dempsey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dempsey lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey lands a lovely overhand right.
Dempsey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dempsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dempsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dempsey stuns Centura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dempsey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dempsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Centura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dempsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dempsey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Centura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Dempsey.
Jab by Dempsey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dempsey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dempsey throws a right hand that Centura ducks under and follows up with a left that Centura also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Dempsey finds it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good exchange - Dempsey coming out on top.
Dempsey tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Centura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald Dempsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dempsey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reginald Dempsey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulie LaPugilista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Messy Messi (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!

LaPugilista
vs
Messi

193 cm
19
245 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
275 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulie LaPugilista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Messy Messi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from LaPugilista. No joy for Messi on that attempt.
Messi shoots and misses
and LaPugilista counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LaPugilista scores with a jab. Messi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
LaPugilista misses with a body shot.

Messi instigates a clinch.
Messi blocks the elbow strike.
Messi lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Messi throws an elbow but misses.
LaPugilista throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Messi blocks it with crossed arms.
LaPugilista lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Messi working aggressively here.
LaPugilista tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Messi lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Paulie LaPugilista has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Messi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

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

Messi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in LaPugilista's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Messi is fighting to break LaPugilista's control of his arms but LaPugilista is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
LaPugilista is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi is trying to get back to full guard.
Messi moves into full guard.
LaPugilista wants to pass the guard but Messi is keeping the position.
Messi wants to improve his position but instead LaPugilista has moved into half guard.
Messi tries to get to full guard but LaPugilista has control of the leg.
LaPugilista keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi is looking to improve his position.
LaPugilista is taking a breather. Messi 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.
Messi wants to control but LaPugilista is keeping busy and won't allow it.
LaPugilista blocks the strikes from Messi.
Messi works his way to full guard. Good work.

Messi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LaPugilista can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Messi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaPugilista controls the pace.
Messi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Messi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LaPugilista can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LaPugilista is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Messi has an active guard here but LaPugilista has managed to pass into half guard.
LaPugilista wants to lay and pray for a moment but Messi keeps working.
Messi missing with punches from the bottom.
Messi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi gets full guard.
Messi has LaPugilista pulled in close to control his posture.
LaPugilista has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
LaPugilista trying to control the position from guard on top but Messi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Messi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LaPugilista controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaPugilista wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving.
Messi controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Messy Messi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulie LaPugilista's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Messi looks for a takedown but LaPugilista sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from LaPugilista. No joy for Messi on that attempt.
LaPugilista scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LaPugilista scores with a hook to the body. Messi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LaPugilista changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LaPugilista stuffs the takedown attempt from Messi. Messi gets slowly back to his feet.
Paulie LaPugilista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Messy Messi.
LaPugilista 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.
LaPugilista lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaPugilista scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Messi walks into a stiff left hand from LaPugilista.
A cross from LaPugilista lands.
Messi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LaPugilista tries to avoid it but Messi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LaPugilista to the ground. LaPugilista escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Messy Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaPugilista connects with a single shot there.
LaPugilista connects with a jab.
Messi is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LaPugilista with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LaPugilista connects with a body shot.
LaPugilista is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
LaPugilista fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messi tries to move into range but LaPugilista moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
LaPugilista is looking to wear down Messi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
LaPugilista paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paulie LaPugilista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaPugilista feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Messis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
LaPugilista getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

LaPugilista tries to sprawl but Messi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
LaPugilista controlling the position well.
The fighters are battling for position here. LaPugilista manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaPugilista 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.

LaPugilista looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Messi has picked LaPugilista up and slammed him! LaPugilista can't keep hold of the triangle and Messi manages to pass to side control!
Messi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but LaPugilista is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
LaPugilista manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
LaPugilista prevents Messi from improving his position.
Messy Messi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Messi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
LaPugilista is keen to just control but Messi is a slippery customer.
Messi trying to hold on to LaPugilista's head to control him but LaPugilista postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaPugilista controlling the action here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting LaPugilista here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Messi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Messi trying to control here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice uppercut there from LaPugilista.
LaPugilista stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LaPugilista wants it to stay on the feet.
LaPugilista thuds his right hand into Messi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Messi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Messi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Messi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, LaPugilista has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Messi but great work by LaPugilista.
LaPugilista passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Messi!
LaPugilista wants to take Messi's back but he can't do it this time.
LaPugilista can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Messi is looking to escape.
Messi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messi is squirming around, avoiding LaPugilista's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie LaPugilista dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulie LaPugilista's cut.
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!

Messi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaPugilista but LaPugilista pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Messi drives through and clinches with LaPugilista against the cage.
LaPugilista tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Messi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaPugilistas head.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaPugilista.
LaPugilista lands a right hand.
Messi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Messi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Messi on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaPugilista misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LaPugilista.
Messi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on LaPugilista's face as he tries to break the clinch.

LaPugilista breaks the clinch.
Messi dives in and grabs LaPugilista's left leg, looking for a takedown. LaPugilista pushes down on Messi's head and hops out.
It looks like LaPugilista has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Messi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaPugilista lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LaPugilista.
Messi wants to clinch but LaPugilista slips to the side
and Messi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LaPugilista lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for LaPugilista.
Nice body punch from LaPugilista.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaPugilista lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LaPugilista lands a jab-cross combination.

Messi is rocked!

Messi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
LaPugilista manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
LaPugilista prevents Messi from improving his position.
LaPugilista trying to control the action but Messi is working from the bottom.

LaPugilista is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaPugilista prevents Messi from improving his position.

Messi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LaPugilista pulls his head out easily.
LaPugilista keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Messi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
LaPugilista controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi is pressing down on LaPugilista's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
LaPugilista stays in close to Messi's body and controls the position.

Messi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LaPugilista gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LaPugilista trying to move into half guard but instead Messi has managed to sweep!
LaPugilista looking to hit a scissor sweep but Messi is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Messi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaPugilista preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Messi is fighting to break LaPugilista's control of his arms but LaPugilista is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Messi with a flurry of punches that miss.
LaPugilista keeping moving, preventing Messi from controlling successfully.
Messi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
LaPugilista trying to keep a closed guard but Messi is proving a slippery customer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie LaPugilista!
Paulie LaPugilista seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Ardona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Holger Routakirves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Routakirves has chosen Miami Nights 1984 - Elevator of Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ardona
vs
Holger Routakirves

175 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
28
169 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Ardona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Holger Routakirves!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardona scores with a nice right hand.
Ardona 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.
Routakirves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ardona as he avoids it easily.
Routakirves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ardona throws a hook but Routakirves avoids it easily.
Ardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Routakirves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ardona finds it's way round the side to connect with Routakirves's head.
Routakirves moves out of range of the body kick from Ardona.
Routakirves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ardona but Ardona pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ardona throws a looping overhand right but Routakirves ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ardona.
James Ardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Routakirves moves away from the strike by Ardona.
Ardona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Routakirves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ardona.
Ardona lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Routakirves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ardona sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Routakirves somewhat.
James Ardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalevi Holger Routakirves.
Ardona misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ardona.
Routakirves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Routakirves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sloppy strikes from Ardona. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Routakirves is defended easily by Ardona.
Ardona scores with a nice head shot.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Routakirves got wobbled bad by a big combination! Ardona presses forward with punches and knees until Routakirves stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Routakirves closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Ardona!
A very excited looking James Ardona made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.