HONOR FC WW XXII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between K The Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rad's entrance music is 2pac - Don't Get It Twisted. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

The Rad
vs
Watanabe

183 cm
28
147 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

175 cm
28
135 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, K The Rad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takeshi Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe misses with a combination
and Rad counters with a good low kick that Watanabe was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Rad.
Watanabe misses with a few strikes there.
Rad is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Watanabe does no damage.
Rad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Watanabe's calf.
Watanabe swinging wildly here.
Rad lands a body shot.
Rad has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GreatWall MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Watanabe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Rad does no damage.
Watanabe walks into a left hand.
A solid body kick from Rad.
Watanabe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watanabe 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.
Watanabe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watanabe throws a right hand that Rad ducks under and follows up with a left that Rad also avoids with ease.
Takeshi Watanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watanabe.
Rad lands a body shot.
Watanabe misses with a combination
and Rad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rad misses with a double jab.
Watanabe tries to bum rush Rad with a series of wild strikes but Rad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rad tried to score with a low kick but Watanabe checks it.
Rad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watanabe on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rad.
Watanabe misses with a double jab
and Rad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rad tries to land a leg kick but Watanabe saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Watanabe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Watanabe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watanabe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watanabe looks winded!
Watanabe throws a combination that misses
and Rad finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Watanabe is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rad.
Watanabe is still on wobbly legs! Can Rad finish him?
Rad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watanabe.
Watanabe seems to have recovered his senses.
Rad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Watanabe throws a series of punches but Rad avoids them all with ease.
Rad connects with a solid leg kick.
Watanabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Rad scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rad connects with a right hand. Watanabe shakes it off.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Rad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Watanabe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Watanabe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rad counters with an outside leg kick.
Rad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rad scoring well with a low kick there.
Rad cracks Watanabe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rad lands with a shot to the body.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watanabe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Watanabe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watanabe thinking.
Watanabe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rad throws a head kick but Watanabe moves out of range.
Rad avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rad.
Watanabe throws a combination that misses
and Rad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Watanabe misses with a combination
and Rad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watanabe thinking.
That kick from Rad tenderised Watanabe's leg. Watanabe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watanabe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rad counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rad lands the left hand.
Rad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watanabe misses with a double jab
enabling Rad to counter with a crisp jab.
Rad lands with a good body shot.
Rad cracks the inside of Watanabe's front leg.
Rad scoring well with a low kick there.
Watanabe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rad counters with a right hand to the body.
Rad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rad thuds his right hand into Watanabe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watanabe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Watanabe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Watanabe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rad makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Watanabe really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

K The Rad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rad scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rad throws a leg kick that misses.
Watanabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rad lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takeshi Watanabe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Watanabe looks to land a combination but Rad avoids it well.
Watanabe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rad thows a body shot but no joy.
Watanabe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Watanabe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rad counters with a big head kick but Watanabe shrugs it off.
Rad connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watanabe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Watanabe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Watanabe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rad.
Rad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rad works over Watanabe's head and body with a nice combination.
Watanabe is breathing heavily.
Watanabe misses with a combination
and Rad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Watanabe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rad has got the better of the exchanges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Watanabe misses with a double jab
and Rad counters with a low kick, right behind Watanabe 's knee.
Rad feints and then cracks Watanabe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watanabe down.
Rad thuds a left hand into Watanabe's body.
Rad feints and then cracks Watanabe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watanabe down.
Watanabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rad counters with an outside leg kick.
Rad lands a nice looking body shot.
Rad lands a leg kick that knocks Watanabe off balance momentarily.
Rad thumps Watanabe with a low kick.
Rad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rad is looking to wear down Watanabe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rad throws a leg kick which misses Watanabe's front leg but catches the back leg as Watanabe tries to avoid it.
Watanabe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Rad.
Watanabe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Watanabe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rad.
Watanabe throws a combination that misses
and Rad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Watanabe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Watanabe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Rad slams his shin into Watanabe's torso.
Rad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rad feints and then cracks Watanabe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watanabe down.
Rad thuds a left hand into Watanabe's body.
Rad lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rad. Watanabe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rad scores with a decent looking hook.
Watanabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rad counters with a good low kick that Watanabe was not able to check.
Watanabe misses with a double jab
and Rad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watanabe on the side of the head.
Watanabe misses with a double jab
and Rad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watanabe thinking.
Watanabe misses with a combination
and Rad counters with a good low kick that Watanabe was not able to check.
Rad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Watanabe.
Watanabe throws a combination that misses
and Rad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rad lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watanabe can do to turn this around?
A solid body kick from Rad.
Rad connects with an inside leg kick.
Watanabe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
K The Rad is winning the standup battle so far.
Rad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rad tries a head kick but it misses.
Watanabe throws a combination that misses
and Rad counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Rad tenderised Watanabe's leg. Watanabe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Watanabe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rad. That's going to slow Watanabe down.
Watanabe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rad connects with an inside leg kick.
Watanabe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Rad.
Watanabe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Watanabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rad counters with a nice leg kick.
Watanabe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rad lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rad.
Watanabe misses with a combination
and Rad counters with a good low kick that Watanabe was not able to check.
Watanabe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

K The Rad dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rad bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rad takes a swing at Watanabe's ribcage but misses.
Watanabe misses with a combination
and Rad counters with an inside leg kick.
Watanabe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rad counters with a low kick, right behind Watanabe 's knee.
Rad cracks the inside of Watanabe's front leg.
Watanabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rad counters with a thumping low kick.
Watanabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rad counters with a left to the body.
Rad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rad. That's going to slow Watanabe down.
Watanabe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rad's corner calls for a 1-2. Rad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Watanabe scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watanabe misses with a combination
and Rad counters with a low kick, right behind Watanabe 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Rad tenderised Watanabe's leg. Watanabe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Watanabe throws a series of punches but Rad moves out of range.
Rad scores with a jab.
Rad scores with a jab. Watanabe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rad.
Watanabe misses with a combination
and Rad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rad lands with a kick to the temple. Watanabe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watanabe checks the leg kick.
Rad thows a body shot but no joy.
Watanabe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rad counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad thumps Watanabe with a low kick.
Watanabe misses with a double jab
and Rad counters with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rad.
Rad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watanabe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rad counters with a good low kick that Watanabe was not able to check.
Watanabe throws a combination that misses
and Rad counters with a low kick, right behind Watanabe 's knee.
Rad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Rad jabs Watanabe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Watanabe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rad.
Rad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rad swings for the body but Watanabe moves out of range.
Watanabe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rad counters with a low kick, right behind Watanabe 's knee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe tries to bum rush Rad with a series of wild strikes but Rad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watanabe throws a combination that misses
and Rad counters with an outside leg kick.
Watanabe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rad.
Watanabe scores with a three punch combo!
Watanabe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rad jabs Watanabe right on the nose. Watanabe blinks but takes it well.
Rad cracks the inside of Watanabe's front leg.
Rad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Watanabe's calf.
No joy there for Watanabe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watanabe misses with a double jab
and Rad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Watanabe's knee momentarily.
Rad feints and then cracks Watanabe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watanabe down.
K The Rad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Rad.
Watanabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Watanabe misses with a double jab
and Rad counters with an outside 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!
Rad pushes Watanabe away with a front kick.
Rad jabs Watanabe right on the nose. Watanabe blinks but takes it well.
Rad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Watanabe misses with a combination
and Rad counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watanabe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Watanabe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takeshi Watanabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rad connects with a high kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
K The Rad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... K The Rad!
A very excited looking K The Rad 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derec Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negreanu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Break on Through. Derec Negreanu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Negreanu
vs
Rodrigues

195 cm
27
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

178 cm
30
168 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derec Negreanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Rodrigues.

It looks like Derec Negreanu has been cut.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Negreanu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Negreanu dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a wild combination.
Negreanu dips to his left and cracks Rodrigues with an uppercut!
Negreanu swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Negreanu blocks it.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that misses
and Negreanu counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues throws a good cross that connects.
Negreanu thuds a left hand into Rodrigues's body.
Fabricio Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Negreanu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Rodrigues is rocked!
Rodrigues throws a hook but Negreanu blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Negreanu's head back.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues connects with the punch.
Negreanu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Rodrigues sends Negreanu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rodrigues is motioning to the referee to let Negreanu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Negreanu is rocked!
Rodrigues looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Negreanu up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Rodrigues from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Negreanu's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fabricio Rodrigues!
Fabricio Rodrigues 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
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Lothbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tupy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lothbrok comes to the cage accompanied by I Am A Viking. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Lothbrok
vs
Tupy

186 cm
23
213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
214 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragnar Lothbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Tupy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tupy wants to clinch.

Lothbrok drops Tupy with a beautiful combination! Tupy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lothbrok is looking for the KO!

Tupy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lothbrok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupy is still on wobbly legs! Can Lothbrok finish him?
Tupy misses with a wild body shot.
Tupy stuns Lothbrok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tupy seems to have recovered his senses.
Lothbrok throws a body punch but Tupy moves out of range.

Lothbrok tries to keep at a distance but Tupy has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lothbrok.
Lothbrok avoiding damage as Tupy throws knees to the body.

Lothbrok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lothbrok scores with a nice body kick.

Lothbrok cracks Tupy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tupy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lothbrok finish him?
Tupy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lothbrok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Lothbrok.
Tupy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lothbrok.
Tupy thows a leg kick but Lothbrok checks it
and Lothbrok counters with a left to the body.
Tupy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lothbrok is just out of range.
Lothbrok misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Lothbrok.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupy takes a swing at Lothbrok's ribcage but misses.
Lothbrok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tupy looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lothbrok lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tupy. Lothbrok pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Lothbrok!
An out of breath Ragnar Lothbrok 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boris JorJovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Mvungi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mvungi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Professor Jay ft. Ferooz - Nikusaidiaje?. Jonathan Mvungi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

JorJovsky
vs
Mvungi

182 cm
31
158 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

180 cm
26
155 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

RED RHINO PSYCHO CLOTHING

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry
Just Fight (Everything 7$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris JorJovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Mvungi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JorJovsky misses with a right hand
and Mvungi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
JorJovsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mvungi. JorJovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
JorJovsky misses with a double jab.
Mvungi misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by JorJovsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of JorJovsky.
Mvungi 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.
JorJovsky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mvungi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
JorJovsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mvungi pinned against the cage. Mvungi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
JorJovsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mvungi defends well and JorJovsky ends up having to push Mvungi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mvungi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
JorJovsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
JorJovsky is trying to maintain a safe position but Mvungi gets an underhook and turns JorJovsky into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mvungi has had enough of the clinch but JorJovsky keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JorJovsky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
JorJovsky tries to throw a body punch but Mvungi avoids it by throwing JorJovsky back against the cage.
Nice body punch from JorJovsky.

Mvungi breaks from the clinch.
Mvungi checks a leg kick.
Mvungi fails to land with a series of punches.
JorJovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mvungi throws out the jab.
Donk. Mvungi catches JorJovsky right on the button with a cross.
JorJovsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mvungi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mvungi lands a nice shot that snaps JorJovsky's head back.
JorJovsky throws an off balance right hand
and Mvungi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
JorJovsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Mvungi tries to sprawl out of it but JorJovsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mvungi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris JorJovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mvungi with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mvungi feints a jab promting JorJovsky to slip. Mvungi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. JorJovsky slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Boris JorJovsky has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Mvungi. Those never looked like landing.
Mvungi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from JorJovsky.
JorJovsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
JorJovsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Mvungi as JorJovsky shoots in.
Good standup being displayed there by Mvungi as he connects with a hook.
Mvungi lands a nice hook to JorJovsky's body. JorJovsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mvungi takes a swing at JorJovsky's ribcage but misses.
Mvungi jabs JorJovsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
JorJovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mvungi throws out the jab.
Mvungi misses with a wild combination.
Jonathan Mvungi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Mvungi.
Mvungi cracks JorJovsky with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JorJovsky throws a body punch but Mvungi moves out of range.
JorJovsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mvungi counters with a left right combination that sends JorJovsky crashing to the mat - Mvungi wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding JorJovsky out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Mvungi!
Jonathan Mvungi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Golden. A fine choice. Robertson has chosen When the lights go out as his entrance music. Donovan Robertson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gracie
vs
Robertson

175 cm
20
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

188 cm
24
187 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustavo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robertson rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Robertson controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robertson scoring with some ground and pound.
Robertson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robertson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robertson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie is trying to keep Robertson in close.

Robertson has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robertson's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.

Robertson drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Robertson off! Robertson jumps back into Gracie's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robertson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robertson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robertson preventing the sweep.
Robertson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robertson is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robertson lands a couple of digs.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there.
Gracie pulls Robertson in close to his closed guard and prevents Robertson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Robertson passes into half guard.

Robertson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Robertson eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Robertson.
Robertson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Robertson 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.

Robertson is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie keeping hold of Robertson's head, controlling as best he can.

Robertson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Robertson is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robertson to get the leverage.
Robertson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Robertson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Robertson eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie has hold of Robertson's hands but Robertson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Robertson enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Robertson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Robertson looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.

Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robertson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Robertson's legs - danger averted.

Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.

Robertson has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been informed that Robertson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

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

Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.

Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robertson working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.

Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Robertson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robertson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Robertson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertson manages to get himself to full guard.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robertson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Robertson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.

Robertson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gracie! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Robertson has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gustavo Gracie!
Gustavo Gracie 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
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - Raise Up. Latvala has chosen Children of Bodom - Tie my rope as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johansson
vs
Latvala

175 cm
35
156 lbs
24 - 16 - 0

190 cm
26
212 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160
Zipp Zapp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roope Latvala!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Latvala catches Johansson right on the button with a cross.
Latvala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Latvala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Latvala.
Johansson looks to land a combination. Latvala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johansson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
Latvala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Latvala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Latvala.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson throws a leg kick but Latvala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johansson throws a chopping leg kick but Latvala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mikael Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson throws a right and a left that Latvala avoids nicely.
Latvala lands a head shot.
Latvala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mikael Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Latvala throws a right hand that Johansson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johansson also avoids with ease.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Latvala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Latvala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johansson avoids it really well and circles away.
Latvala swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson scores with a jab.
Latvala tries to work over Johansson's front leg with a kick but Johansson checks it.
Latvala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johansson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johansson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson scores with a leg kick.
Latvala looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson tried to score with a low kick but Latvala checks it.
Johansson ducks right into an uppercut from Latvala.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
Johansson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johansson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johansson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Latvala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Johansson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Latvala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Latvala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latvala with a hook.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.
Latvala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Latvala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Latvala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Latvala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johansson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Latvala checks a leg kick nicely.
Johansson tries to score with a low kick but Latvala moves his leg out of the way.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Latvala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latvala throws a big shot that misses.
Latvala misses with a body kick.
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 Mikael Johansson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A slapping leg kick lands for Johansson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johansson. That's going to slow Latvala down.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Latvala staying out of range there.
A low kick from Johansson misses

and Latvala counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johansson is looking for a sweep. Latvala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johansson moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Latvala is looking to work some ground and pound but Johansson has wrist control.
Johansson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Latvala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson managing to control the position.
Latvala throws an elbow that misses. Johansson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Latvala's guard. Nice move by Johansson!
Johansson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Latvala holds on and takes a little breather.
Latvala working a defensive guard but Johansson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Latvala is looking for a sweep.
Latvala is letting Johansson control him for a moment.
Latvala is looking to regain half guard here but Johansson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latvala is not content to let Johansson control the position.
Johansson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Latvala struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson tries to stand but Latvala is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala is looking for a sweep.
Latvala is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johansson off and has taken his back!
Latvala throws strikes from the back but Johansson rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Johansson.
Latvala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Latvala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johansson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johansson, not yet.
Latvala throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latvala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johansson wants to stand up but Latvala is controlling him.
Latvala stands up over Johansson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Latvala tries to free his leg and advance position but Johansson is retaining full guard.
Latvala passes into half guard.
Latvala tries to pass to full mount but Johansson defends it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Latvala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latvala wants to control but Johansson is keeping him busy.
Johansson taking some punishment here, with Latvala in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Latvala misses with a straight left.
Latvala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Latvala's shoulder, as Latvala tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson wants to slow Latvala down by chopping away at his legs.
Johansson throws a body punch but Latvala moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Latvala checks a leg kick.
Johansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Latvala lands a nice shot that snaps Johansson's head back.
Johansson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johansson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Latvala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Latvala's head but Latvala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Latvala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Latvala shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
Johansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johansson moves out of range as Latvala strikes.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Latvala's body. Latvala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Latvala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johansson.
A jab from Johansson finds it's way through Latvala's defenses.
Latvala checks a leg kick.
Latvala scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latvala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Latvala throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Johansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Latvala shoots in for a double leg but Johansson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johansson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick from Johansson is predictable there

and Latvala counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Latvala is one step ahead there.
Johansson has momentary wrist control but Latvala slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala connects with a couple of short punches.
Johansson working a defensive guard here.
Johansson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johansson holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Latvala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Latvala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Latvala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Latvala trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Latvala landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson has his hands on Latvala's head, controlling the position.
Latvala won't allow Johansson to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Latvala drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johansson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johansson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johansson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Latvala tries to buck Johansson off but Johansson is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latvala wants to control but Johansson postures up.
Johansson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Latvala keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roope Latvala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Latvala 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roope Latvala!
A victorious Roope Latvala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Mikael Johansson spoke after the fight, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sub Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Norris Man - When Your Time Is Up. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: 50 Cent - In Da Club. Bruce Gracie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Norris
vs
Gracie

180 cm
28
154 lbs
23 - 15 - 0

170 cm
28
155 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Cage Star

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris is looking to clinch.
Norris wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norris tries to clinch up

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Norris has managed to sweep!
Norris wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Norris is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Norris controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sub Norris just wasn't active enough.
Norris closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Norris wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
Norris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Norris dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
Norris is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gracie tries to control but Norris wriggling away.

Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Norris has worked his arm free - good work by Norris!
Gracie wants to control but Norris is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Norris, who protects the arm well.
Norris struggling a bit here.
Norris manages to get back to half guard.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Norris is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Norris looking for submissions off his back.

Gracie is looking for submissions but instead, Norris has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

Norris wriggles free and stands up.
Norris wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.

Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Norris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruce Gracie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Norris clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Norris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Norris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Norris.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sub Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Gracie.
Norris pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie prevents Norris from escaping the position.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Norris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Norris throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Norris moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Norris won't be happy with that.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount.
Norris is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.

Gracie has control of Norris's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Norris regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Norris has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Norris!

Norris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Norris looks to clinch

and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Norris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Norris, who protects the arm well.
Norris wants to get back to his feet.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Norris is trying to get back to half guard.

Gracie tries for a kimura but Norris is defending well.
Norris struggling a bit here.
Norris is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Norris is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Norris defends it.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Norris pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.

Norris manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left and a right from Norris both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sub Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruce Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norris's waist but Norris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norris wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.

Norris instigates a clinch.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Norris leaning against his opponent.
Norris tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Norris.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Norris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Norris stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Sub Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Gracie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Norris.
Norris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Norris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
Norris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norris prevents the takedown attempt.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Norris prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris misses with some punches.
Norris tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Norris throws an elbow but it misses.
Norris presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Norris lands a right hand.
Norris lands with a light punch inside.
Norris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Norris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sub Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Norris.
Sub Norris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norris lands an uppercut.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Norris pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Norris.
Norris lands with a light punch inside.
Norris misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Norris!
During a confident post fight interview, Sub Norris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.