LFC 35 - Berzins vs Funk PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slyvane Slytherine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikhail Nikolaev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Nikolaev
vs
Slytherine

170 cm
25
143 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
144 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikhail Nikolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Slyvane Slytherine!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slytherine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nikolaev finds it's way round the side to connect with Slytherine's head.
Nikolaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Nikolaev scores with a four punch combination!

Slytherine is rocked!
Slytherine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slytherine is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikolaev finish him?
Nikolaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Slytherine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nikolaev lands an uppercut, right on the button! Slytherine tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Nikolaev!
Slyvane Slytherine spoke after the fight, saying 'Hsssss.........I'll come back for you'.

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sukakhu Kurama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kurama's choice of entrance music: Ten Thousand Fists . Sukakhu Kurama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cameron
vs
Kurama

179 cm
18
235 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shane Cameron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sukakhu Kurama!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kurama throws a head kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Cameron has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Kurama clinches up with Cameron and pushes him back against the cage.
Kurama effectively controlling the action here.

Kurama has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cameron clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Cameron is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Kurama go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurama has the hooks in. Cameron is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cameron staying busy and making it hard for Kurama to control.
Kurama is controlling the position but Cameron somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron tries to get to full guard but Kurama has control of the leg.
Cameron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cameron makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cameron.
Kurama wants to control from the top but Cameron keeps moving.

Cameron is looking for a triangle but Kurama pushes his legs off easily.
Kurama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurama is still trying to improve position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cameron is on top in guard.
Cameron trying to control but Kurama is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kurama is on top in guard.
Kurama wants to get up but he can't break Cameron's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Cameron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kurama is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cameron has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kurama is looking to defend but Cameron has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kurama! Cameron pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kurama taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane Cameron!
In defeat, Sukakhu Kurama stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good Match ! '.

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hype
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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes to the cage accompanied by Body Count's in the house. Wade has chosen Dance Gavin Dance - Strawberry Swisher pt. III as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bob
vs
Wade

190 cm
26
270 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

205 cm
26
282 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Atlantis

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uncle Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayne Wade!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade throws a series of punches but Bob moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Wade. Those never looked like landing.
Bob misses with a takedown
and Wade counters with a one-two to the body.
Bob 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.
Bob shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wade defends it nicely.
Wayne Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bob gets tackled into the cage by Wade. Wade maintains the clinch.
Bob tries to pull guard but Wade holds him up against the cage and eventually Bob drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncle Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bob manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wade wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.

Bob working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bob is tightening it up a little... Wade has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wade reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wade taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bob!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Uncle Bob!
Uncle Bob really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Atlantis logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Przemos Dipps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brad Shaw was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dipps
vs
Shaw

165 cm
21
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
26
160 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Przemos Dipps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brad Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Dipps with that takedown attempt.

Shaw dives in and scores a takedown into Dipps's guard.
Dipps could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Dipps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Dipps is retaining full guard.
Dipps wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaw working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dipps's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shaw working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Shaw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Dipps is keeping the position.
Shaw advances position into side control!
Shaw controls the position from side control.
Dipps taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dipps manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shaw's best efforts.
Shaw landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shaw passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dipps!
Shaw lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shaw in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shaw lands a couple of good shots and Dipps has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Shaw keeps control of the position as Dipps tries to break free.

Shaw working for a choke but Dipps is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dipps turns into Shaw and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dipps stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Dipps is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shaw raining down hammerfists from mount.

Shaw is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dipps is surviving well by controlling Shaw's body position as best he can.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dipps can't escape the position.
Shaw looking to finish Dipps with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dipps!
Dipps takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dipps is looking to escape.
Shaw in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw lands a nice shot to the head.
Shaw landing punches.
Dipps gets back to half guard.

Shaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dipps knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shaw trying to control the pace.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dipps keeps working.
Dipps is trying to maintain the position but Shaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Shaw is trying to control. Dipps wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw lands with a punch from half guard.
Dipps is looking to improve his position.
Shaw is taking a breather. Dipps 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.
Shaw passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dipps bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dipps is looking to advance position but Shaw has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Shaw connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dipps is looking to escape.
Shaw fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dipps gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shaw to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Dipps keeps moving.
Shaw won't allow Dipps to sweep him here.
Dipps keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
Shaw is pushing down on Dipps's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dipps is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaw has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dipps wants to get back to full guard.
Shaw is trying to control. Dipps wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dipps wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Shaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dipps has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dipps is trying to control but can't.
Dipps tries to get to full guard but Shaw has control of the leg.
Brad Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaw looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Shaw!
Brad Shaw decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Bojan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blagojevic Batakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bojan
vs
Batakovic

169 cm
26
146 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
153 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DeMarcus Bojan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blagojevic Batakovic!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bojan walks into a stiff left hand from Batakovic.

Bojan looking to score a takedown here. Batakovic is defending well but Bojan drives through and ends up in Batakovic's guard.
Batakovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bojan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Batakovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bojan is aware though and is defending well.
Bojan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bojan landing some decent shots from guard.
Batakovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Batakovic 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.
Bojan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Batakovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Batakovic trying to control the position.
Bojan preventing the sweep.
Batakovic wants to control but Bojan passes easily into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Batakovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bojan pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojan lands with a punch from half guard.
Batakovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batakovic is in trouble now - Bojan has advanced to mount!
Bojan unloading with bombs!
Batakovic is trying to escape the mount.
Bojan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batakovic is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Batakovic is trying to escape the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bojan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bojan scoring with strikes but Batakovic is staying in there.
Bojan lands a couple of good shots and Batakovic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Batakovic is trying to remain composed but Bojan is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Batakovic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bojan lands punches and elbows.
Batakovic is taking damage to the body and head.
Bojan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bojan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Bojan is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Batakovic up.
Bojan has Batakovic flattened out and is raining down punches.

Batakovic is rocked!
Bojan connects with a couple of big shots that have Batakovic covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Batakovic! Bojan fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMarcus Bojan!
DeMarcus Bojan retains his featherweight title!

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steiner comes into the arena with Steiner blaring out of the sound system. Ricky Steiner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Steiner
vs
Belcher

177 cm
26
198 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
201 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Atlantis

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Steiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher has his takedown stuffed
and Steiner counters with a series of strikes. Belcher will be more careful next time no doubt.

Belcher rushes Steiner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belcher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steiner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Steiner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Steiner wants the takedown. Belcher is fighting it off but Steiner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Belcher's guard against the cage.
Steiner is looking to work some ground and pound but Belcher has wrist control.
Steiner wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
Steiner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steiner with a nice head shot there.
Steiner postures up.
Belcher 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Steiner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steiner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Steiner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Belcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steiner throws a big right hand that misses.
Belcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Steiner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steiner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steiner is one step ahead there.
Belcher doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Belcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steiner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belcher's head.
Belcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steiner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belcher is trying to control the position but Steiner postures up.
Steiner is pushing down on Belcher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belcher is fighting to maintain full guard but Steiner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Belcher gets full guard.
Steiner wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
Steiner passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Belcher is avoiding damage well.
Steiner wants to control but Belcher is keeping him busy.
Steiner throws an elbow but Belcher slips to the side and avoids it well.
Belcher is trying to control Steiner's posture but Steiner avoids it.
Belcher is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steiner off and has taken his back!
Belcher trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Belcher scores with punches to the body.
Belcher throwing sloppy strikes.
Steiner is trying to get back to his feet but Belcher has full control of the position and if anything, Steiner has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Belcher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is riding his opponent, not letting Steiner buck him off.
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!
Belcher missing with punches from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Belcher manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Belcher throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Belcher is punishing Steiner with some ground and pound.
Steiner covers up after that shot from Belcher.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lull in the action here.
Belcher connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Steiner to escape the position.
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 Ricky Steiner will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Belcher has his takedown stuffed
and Steiner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steiner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belcher.
Steiner shoots in and drives through. Belcher sprawls well.

Belcher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Belcher is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steiner reverses the position - he's now on top in Belcher's guard.
Steiner postures up.
Jake Belcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belcher keeping full guard, as Steiner tries to pass.
Belcher wants to sweep here but Steiner controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steiner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belcher sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Belcher looking to finish Steiner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Steiner!
Belcher misses with a head shot.
Belcher working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Steiner slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Belcher is looking to advance position but Steiner won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steiner is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belcher wants to take a breather but Steiner is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steiner wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher trying to control the action but Steiner is working from the bottom.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Steiner is defending well.
Steiner pushes Belcher off looking to stand but Belcher dives back in and keeps control.
Steiner is refusing to be controlled, as Belcher sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belcher throwing shots but Steiner is blocking nicely.
Belcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belcher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steiner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belcher stalling away here and it's allowed Steiner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Steiner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belcher won't allow Steiner to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Steiner is retaining full guard.
Steiner is trying to control the position but Belcher postures up.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving.
Belcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Steiner is retaining full guard.
Belcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belcher throws a big right hand that misses.
Belcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belcher looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Belcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Steiner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Belcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steiner.
Belcher shoots for a takedown but Steiner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Steiner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Steiner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belcher wants to control but Steiner is keeping busy.
Steiner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belcher is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belcher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belcher keeping full guard, as Steiner tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher trying to control the position.

Belcher scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steiner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steiner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steiner throws a right and a left that Belcher avoids nicely.
Ricky Steiner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belcher throws a jab when Steiner was well out of range.
Steiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belcher.
Belcher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steiner swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belcher misses with a straight right.

Belcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Belcher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belcher is looking to pass Steiner's guard but actually Steiner recovers to full guard.
Steiner is looking to stand up but Belcher isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Steiner has wrist control.
Belcher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Belcher wants to control for a moment but Steiner uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Belcher prevents Steiner from improving his position.
Steiner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belcher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steiner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belcher is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Belcher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Belcher throwing strikes but missing.
Belcher throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belcher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steiner is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Belcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Belcher 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Belcher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miron Karoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lim Hyun Gyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lim Hyun Gyu enters the cage!

Karoa
vs
Hyun Gyu

184 cm
26
176 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
182 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miron Karoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lim Hyun Gyu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Karoa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karoa connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karoa trying to control but Gyu is working from the bottom.

Gyu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gyu keeping full guard, as Karoa tries to pass.

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

Gyu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Karoa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karoa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karoa advances to half guard.

Karoa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gyu defends it well.

Karoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gyu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karoa.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karoa is trying for a kimura here. Gyu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Karoa wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miron Karoa!
Our winner, Miron Karoa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Lim Hyun Gyu was interviewed post fight and said 'im your pimp and your my hoe and i just made you my bitch!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Gullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Briggs has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Briggs
vs
Gullit

175 cm
26
142 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

160 cm
26
141 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Briggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruud Gullit!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Gullit does no damage.
Gullit swinging wildly here.
Gullit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Briggs dodges the punch combination from Gullit.
Gullit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Donk. Gullit catches Briggs right on the button with a cross.
Briggs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gullit 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.
Gullit connects with a right that clearly hurt Briggs. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Gullit proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Briggs collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruud Gullit! Ruud Gullit retains his bantamweight title!
Ruud Gullit 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
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Buhler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Buhler has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Buhler
vs
Boulwiha

198 cm
26
265 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
275 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marco Buhler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuba Boulwiha!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulwiha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boulwiha shoots in and drives through. Buhler sprawls well.
Boulwiha has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boulwiha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buhler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marco Buhler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuba Boulwiha.
Boulwiha dives in and grabs Buhler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buhler pushes down on Boulwiha's head and hops out.
Boulwiha doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Buhler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buhler trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulwiha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Boulwiha is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Buhler rolls with it to try and escape but Boulwiha cranks on the arm and Buhler is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuba Boulwiha!
Yuba Boulwiha is the new heavyweight champion!
Yuba Boulwiha bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

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

Berzins
vs
Funk

180 cm
26
170 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent knees
Good gas tank

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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samuel Berzins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phat Funk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzins with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Berzins rushes Funk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Berzins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
Funk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berzins is defending well for now.
Berzins throws a punch but it's blocked by Funk.
A short right from Berzins.
Funk tries to land knees in the clinch but Berzins avoids the damage to the body.
Funk tries to land knees in the clinch but Berzins avoids the damage to the body.
Berzins throws a head punch that misses.
Funk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Samuel Berzins has been cut.
We've been informed that Funk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Funk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berzins.
A short uppercut from Berzins.
Berzins lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Berzins.
Funk scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berzins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Funk blocks an uppercut.
Funk blocks a body shot from Berzins.
Berzins gets through Funk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Berzins is rocked!
Berzins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Berzins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berzins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berzins lands a nice uppercut.
Berzins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Funk is rocked!
Berzins lands an uppercut.
Funk is still on wobbly legs! Can Berzins finish him?
Berzins lands a shoulder strike.
Berzins unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Funk! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Berzins is unloading with more strikes now! Funk drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Berzins!
Samuel Berzins retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Samuel Berzins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.