EE 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Sabaton- Metal machine as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Silva
vs
Smith

170 cm
25
155 lbs
7 - 13 - 0

175 cm
34
154 lbs
18 - 15 - 1

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Mirko Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Smith.

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silva is avoiding damage well.
Silva is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Silva wants to try and get back to his feet.
Smith tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to try and get back to his feet.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Silva is trying to stand up.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
Smith content just to control the position here.

Smith swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Smith!
Dan Smith 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Meat Loaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helmut Doerner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loaf comes to the cage accompanied by Eat My Loaf. Doerner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Balls to the Wall by Accept. 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.

Loaf
vs
Doerner

150 cm
33
138 lbs
32 - 10 - 0

170 cm
34
140 lbs
16 - 21 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Loaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helmut Doerner!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doerner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loaf but Loaf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loaf blocks a head kick by Doerner.
We've been hearing reports that Loaf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Doerner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Loaf connects with the punch.
Loaf blocks a leg kick.
Doerner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doerner there as he acknowledges the shot.

Doerner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loaf to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Loaf trying to control but Doerner is working from the bottom.
Loaf wants to pass the guard but Doerner is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doerner trying to keep a closed guard but Loaf is proving a slippery customer.
Doerner can't keep his opponent in guard - Loaf advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Doerner moves into full guard.
Loaf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loaf wants to pass the guard but Doerner is keeping the position.
Doerner is looking to stand up but Loaf isn't so interested in that idea.
Loaf wants to control from the top but Doerner keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doerner 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.
Loaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Doerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Meat Loaf wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Doerner looks to land a left hand but Loaf moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loaf, right into the meat.

Doerner gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loaf controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf is looking for a sweep. Doerner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doerner trying to pass the guard but Loaf defending well.
Loaf manages to get to full guard.
Doerner being controlled here momentarily.
Doerner passes Loaf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Loaf trying to control but Doerner postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Meat Loaf wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Doerner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doerner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Doerner.
Doerner scores with a decent looking hook.
Doerner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Doerner throws a right and a left that Loaf avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doerner shoots for a double leg takedown but Loaf sprawls well. He's pushed Doerner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been informed that Doerner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Meat Loaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helmut Doerner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loaf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meat Loaf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Doerner misses the shot to the body.

Doerner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Loaf looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Loaf is looking for a sweep.
Doerner landing a few strikes.
Loaf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doerner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Loaf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Doerner is thwarting Loaf's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Doerner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Loaf wants to get back to full guard.
Doerner is looking to advance position but Loaf won't allow it.
Doerner is taking a breather. Loaf 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loaf tries to get to full guard but Doerner has control of the leg.
Loaf regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doerner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Loaf is pulling down on Doerner's head to control his posture.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Helmut Doerner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Doerner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Helmut Doerner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doerner darts in looking for a takedown but Loaf gets double underhooks and turns Doerner into the cage.
Doerner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Loaf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meat Loaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helmut Doerner.
Loaf lands with a left to the head.
Loaf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doerner backwards.
A short right from Loaf.
Loaf lands a left hand.

Doerner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Loaf regains guard.
Doerner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Loaf pulls Doerner in close to prevent any damage.
Meat Loaf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doerner won't allow Loaf to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doerner is fighting to break Loaf's control of his arms but Loaf is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Doerner won't allow Loaf to sweep him here.

Meat Loaf has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Doerner looks for a takedown but Loaf sprawls well.
Loaf shoots in looking for a takedown. Doerner tries to sprawl out of it but Loaf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doerner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Loaf lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doerner tries to clinch up but Loaf circles away and keeps his distance.
Loaf scores with a punch to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loaf, right into the meat.
Loaf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doerner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loaf scrambles back to his feet.
Loaf thumps Doerner with a low kick.
Doerner needs to keep his hands up - Loaf had a free shot at his head there.
Doerner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loaf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doerner connects with a right hand. Loaf shakes it off.
Loaf lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doerner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doerner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Loaf counters with a nice body shot.
Loaf throws a leg kick which misses Doerner's front leg but catches the back leg as Doerner tries to avoid it.
Loaf scores with a jab.
Loaf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loaf lands a nice shot that snaps Doerner's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Loaf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Doerner is pressing down on Loaf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meat Loaf dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Loaf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice sprawl there from Loaf as Doerner shoots in.

Doerner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Doerner won't allow Loaf to sweep him here.
Loaf has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Loaf 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.
Loaf is working hard here to advance position.
Doerner content to stall in guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Doerner wants to slow Loaf down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Doerner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meat Loaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helmut Doerner.
Doerner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Loaf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doerner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doerner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf cracks Doerner with an open hand slap.
Doerner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Loaf sprawls well. Loaf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doerner gets slowly back to his feet.
Doerner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Loaf defends it nicely.
Doerner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loaf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doerner shoots in for a double leg but Loaf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doerner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Loaf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loaf clinches up with Doerner and pushes him back against the cage.
Doerner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Loaf.
Loaf lands a shot to the body.

Loaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loaf thuds a left hand into Doerner's body.
Doerner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doerner with a poor takedown
and Loaf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Helmut Doerner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doerner takes one to the chin there.
Loaf lands a jab to Doerner's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf avoids a kick to the body.
Doerner throws a head kick but Loaf moves out of range.
Doerner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loaf.
Doerner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Loaf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doerner's calf.
Doerner thows a leg kick but Loaf checks it
and Loaf counters with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loaf digs a good hook to Doerner's body.
Doerner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Loaf rushes Doerner and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meat Loaf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loaf 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meat Loaf!
Meat Loaf took to the mic in his post fight interview and said ' I wouldn't be able to do this with out the love of my life! This win is for my wife, and the mother to my kids! I love you baby! Happy Mothers Day ladies! And oh ya, Broken Halo Pride Mother Fuckers! Haha'.
Helmut Doerner spoke after the fight, saying 'I will cripple this fool in Abu Dhabi'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell comes to the cage accompanied by Voices- Rev Theory. 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.

Mitchell
vs
De Payens

185 cm
27
210 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

187 cm
27
210 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Payens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Payens throws a good cross that connects.
Mitchell catches De Payens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Payens looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Mitchell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Payens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Mitchell moves into the clinch successfully.

De Payens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Mitchell misses.

Mitchell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Payens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Mitchell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Payens 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.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mitchell postures up in De Payens's guard and throws a big left but De Payens blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is working De Payens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Payens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Payens pulls Mitchell in close to prevent any damage.

Mitchell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mitchell won't allow De Payens to sweep him here.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mitchell won't allow De Payens to sweep him here.
Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but De Payens has wrist control.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchell won't allow De Payens to sweep him here.
De Payens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mitchell lands a couple of elbows.

Mitchell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mitchell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitchell won't allow De Payens to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell stands up over De Payens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
De Payens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Payens is pulling down on Mitchell's head to control his posture.
De Payens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Payens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell won't allow De Payens to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hugues De Payens was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mitchell throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting De Payens counter with a right hand.
Mitchell shoots for a takedown but De Payens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. De Payens moves away and avoids it.
De Payens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Payens there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Payens lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Payens.
Mitchell throws a big shot that misses.
De Payens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mitchell's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Payens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Payens slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.
That kick from De Payens tenderised Mitchell's leg. Mitchell is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Payens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Payens connects with a body shot that sends Mitchell's belly button to the back.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Mitchell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Mitchell is rocked!
Whack! De Payens lands a heavy head kick that drops Mitchell. The ref tackles De Payens to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mitchell was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hugues De Payens!
In his post fight interview, Hugues De Payens gave a big smile as he said 'To understand the nature of enlightenment requires infinite understanding, sometimes the evil we perceive in this reality, is merely our own human nature learning to cast free the shackles of illusion. Love to you all, never stop believing! Broken Halo! You are all God's awake and act as such wi'.

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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 Harry Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by KO muzik. 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.

Callahan
vs
Murray

200 cm
26
222 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

190 cm
33
218 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

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 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Callahan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray digs a good body shot into Callahan's ribs.
Callahan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Callahan connects with a right hand. Murray shakes it off.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Callahan.
Callahan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Callahan blocks a jab.
Murray on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Callahan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Callahan.
Nice defenses there by Callahan.
Murray cracks Callahan with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callahan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Callahan misses the target.
Murray takes a swing at Callahan's ribcage but misses.
Murray fails with a takedown attempt.
Murray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murray is defended easily by Callahan.
Murray checks a leg kick.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Murray throws a shot to the body.
Murray 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.
Callahan lands a high kick!
Murray scores with a jab to the head.
Callahan pushes Murray away with a front kick.
Callahan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callahan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Callahan scrambles back to his feet.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Callahan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab from Callahan.
Callahan throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Callahan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Callahan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Callahan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Callahan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray lands with a good body shot.
Callahan avoids the body shot from Murray.
Callahan scores with a spinning back kick!
Murray defending well as Callahan loads up on a big left hand.
Callahan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Murray counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murray.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Callahan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murray.

Murray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Callahan keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Callahan's head.
Callahan is trying to keep Murray in close.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Callahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Murray distracts Callahan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Callahan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murray is aware though and is defending well.
Callahan keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
Murray is looking to work some ground and pound but Callahan has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan wants to stand up but Murray is controlling him.
Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Callahan trying to control the position.
Callahan is really struggling to control Murray but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Callahan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murray passes into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Callahan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Callahan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Murray misses.
Callahan misses with a kick to the body.
Murray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murray lands with a shot to the body.
Callahan connects with a solid leg kick.
Callahan lands a jab to the head.
Callahan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Callahan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callahan.
Callahan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Murray.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray scores with a hook to the body. Callahan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Callahan lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Murray.
Callahan scores with a jab to the body.
Callahan misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Murray. That snapped Callahan's head back.
Murray lands a jab.
Lee Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Callahan.
Callahan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murray misses with a left hand
letting Callahan counter with a right hand.
Murray cracks Callahan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray jabs Callahan right on the nose. Callahan blinks but takes it well.

Callahan is rocked!
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Callahan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Callahan.
Callahan seems to have got his legs back now.
Callahan throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Murray checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Callahan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray misses with a hook to the body
and Callahan counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Murray throws a body punch but Callahan moves out of range.
Callahan throws a low kick, looking for Murray's leg but Murray calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Callahan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray throws a shot to the body.
Murray attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Callahan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Callahan.
Murray throws a body punch but Callahan moves out of range.
Murray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Callahan can pounce on him.
Murray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Callahan can pounce on him.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Callahan is out of range.
Callahan lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Callahan misses with a body kick.
Callahan misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Callahan.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Callahan scores with a sloppy right hand. Murray should have avoided that one.
Callahan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Callahan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Callahan rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Callahan counter with a right hand.
Murray scores with a body shot.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray fails with a takedown attempt.
Murray shoots in for a takedown but Callahan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Callahan lands a lovely overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan swinging wildly here.
Callahan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murray misses with a shot to the body
and Callahan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Callahan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Callahan checks a leg kick.
Callahan misses with a wild combination.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray fails with the takedown.
Harry Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Murray.
Murray lands a jab to Callahan's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callahan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray lands a slapping body shot.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Callahan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Callahan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Murray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murray takes a swing at Callahan's ribcage but misses.
Murray misses with a takedown attempt - Callahan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Callahan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murray.
Murray swings for the body but Callahan moves out of range.
Callahan misses with an uppercut.
Callahan connects with the punch.
Murray throws a jab when Callahan was well out of range.
Murray throws a hook but Callahan avoids it easily.
Callahan throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray thuds a left hand into Callahan's body.
Murray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murray jabs at Callahan's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callahan is looking to slow Murray down with leg kicks.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callahan moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray blocks a head kick by Callahan.
Jab by Murray.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Callahan, right into the meat.
Murray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Callahan doesn't seem bothered though.
Callahan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murray pinned against the cage. Murray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Callahan misses with a leg kick.
Callahan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Callahan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Callahan.
Callahan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Callahan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Callahan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Callahan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harry Callahan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Murray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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!
Murray lands a right hook to the body.
Callahan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murray connects with a body shot that sends Callahan's belly button to the back.
Callahan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Callahan. Callahan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Murray there.
Murray takes a swing at Callahan's ribcage but misses.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Callahan is just out of range.
Murray's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callahan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Callahan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Callahan throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Callahan slips under a jab from Murray.
Murray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callahan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murray somewhat.
Harry Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Murray.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Callahan.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Callahan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Murray jabs Callahan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Callahan scores with a shot to the body.
Callahan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Callahan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Callahan misses with a hook.
Callahan avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray lands a nice hook to Callahan's body. Callahan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Callahan throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Callahan dips to his left and cracks Murray with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Callahan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray throws a leg kick but Callahan checks it.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Callahan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
Callahan looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Callahan throws a body kick that misses.
Callahan connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Callahan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Callahan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray thuds a left hand into Callahan's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murray has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Murray!
Lee Murray took some time post fight to say the following; 'I knew this would be a fun fight!! I want back in the cage ASAP!! Ill fight anyone'.

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 Mohammad Mohammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prodigy Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mohammad
vs
Steel Penn

181 cm
33
175 lbs
14 - 8 - 2

183 cm
21
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

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 14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammad Mohammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prodigy Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Steel Penn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel Penn lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mohammad wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Mohammad is retaining full guard.
Mohammad 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Mohammad has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control but Mohammad is having none of it.
Mohammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steel Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Steel Penn is looking to escape.
Steel Penn trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mohammad manages to pass to mount!
Mohammad throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mohammad tries to control but Steel Penn wriggling away.
Steel Penn is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel Penn on the ground.
Steel Penn is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mohammad trying to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammad avoids the attempt from Steel Penn to control.
Steel Penn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mohammad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.

Steel Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prodigy Steel Penn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mohammad scores with a three punch combo!
Steel Penn wants to clinch.
Mohammad connects with a solid leg kick.
Mohammad looks to land a combination but Steel Penn avoids it well.

Steel Penn drives through with a takedown into Mohammad's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Steel Penn throwing strikes but missing.
Prodigy Steel Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mohammad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn stands and throws Mohammad's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mohammad to see if he's OK.
Steel Penn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Steel Penn working the head with strikes.
Mohammad is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohammad keeps working.
Mohammad tries to buck Steel Penn off but Steel Penn is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Steel Penn grinds an elbow into Mohammad's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Steel Penn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mohammad to his feet.
Mohammad connects with an inside leg kick.
Mohammad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel Penn. That did some damage!

Steel Penn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mohammad's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steel Penn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steel Penn thows a huge punch but Mohammad dodges it nicely.
Mohammad won't allow Steel Penn to pass to mount.
Mohammad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Penn is working away from the top position though.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but Mohammad defending well.

Steel Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mohammad sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad gets back to full guard.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Mohammad is keeping the position.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Mohammad keeps moving.
Mohammad keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel Penn throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mohammad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steel Penn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mohammad trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Steel Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steel Penn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steel Penn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mohammad rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel Penn's guard! Nice work there by Mohammad!
Steel Penn pulls Mohammad in close to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Mohammad controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prodigy Steel Penn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mohammad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mohammad misses with a low kick.
Mohammad checks the leg kick.
Mohammad Mohammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohammad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Mohammad scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel Penn checks the leg kick.
Mohammad misses with a double jab.
Mohammad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steel Penn is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Mohammad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Mohammad.
Steel Penn misses with a leg kick
and Mohammad counters with an outside leg kick.
Mohammad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mohammad.

Steel Penn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mohammad to the mat! Mohammad manages to get full guard.
Steel Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mohammad Mohammad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is pushing down on Mohammad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mohammad is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel Penn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel Penn tries to pass to full mount but Mohammad defends it.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prodigy Steel Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steel Penn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prodigy Steel Penn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lucas Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Paul Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Lucas Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lucas Jr
vs
Paul Fish

189 cm
21
220 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
224 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Lucas Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Paul Fish!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fish moves out of range of the body kick from Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fish counters with a leg kick.
Fish avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fish avoids a kick to the body.
Fish misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucas Jr counters with a leg kick.
Lucas Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fish's calf.
Fish misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucas Jr throws a low kick but Fish moves out of range easily.
Fish goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fish fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lucas Jr.
Fish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucas Jr.
Fish lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fish avoids the head kick by Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucas Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Fish cracks Lucas Jr with a good jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr walks into a left hand.
Fish throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fish swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick
and Lucas Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish throws a body shot but no joy.
Fish thuds his right hand into Lucas Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fish finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucas Jr.
Fish throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas Jr throws a leg kick but Fish moved away.
A lazy body kick from Fish
and Lucas Jr counters with a good low kick that Fish was not able to check.
Lucas Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lucas Jr throws a leg kick but Fish checks it.
Lucas Jr wants to land a leg kick but Fish is out of range.
Fish blocks a head kick by Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lucas Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lucas Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fish takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lucas Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fish misses with a double jab.
Lucas Jr cracks the inside of Fish's front leg.
Fish looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lucas Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Fish off balance momentarily.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucas Jr moves away.
Fish's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lucas Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fish's calf.
Fish blocks a head kick by Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fish takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fish takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lucas Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Fish moves out of range easily.
Lucas Jr connects with a leg kick. Fish looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fish throws a series of punches but Lucas Jr avoids them all with ease.
Fish throws a leg kick but Lucas Jr moved away.
Fish moves out of range of the leg kick from Lucas Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Jr scores with a push kick.
Fish misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Fish throws a hook to the side of Lucas Jr's head but Lucas Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jon Paul Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fish.
Lucas Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Lucas Jr misses
and Fish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick but Fish moves out of range.
Fish chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucas Jr can pounce on him.
Lucas Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Fish off balance momentarily.
Fish misses with a looping right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucas Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Lucas Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lucas Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fish blocks a head kick by Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fish throws out the jab.
Lucas Jr tries to score with a low kick but Fish moves his leg out of the way.
That kick from Fish tenderised Lucas Jr's leg. Lucas Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fish throws a series of punches but Lucas Jr moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fish.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fish.
Fish tries to land a front kick but Lucas Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lucas Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Fish off balance momentarily.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fish avoids the head kick by Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr scores with a head kick. Fish tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fish scores with a hook to the body. Lucas Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish throws a right hand that Lucas Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Lucas Jr also avoids with ease.
Fish misses with a body kick.
Lucas Jr misses with a low kick as Fish jumps back.
Fish listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lucas Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fish throws a leg kick but Lucas Jr checks it.
Fish finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Fish throws out a leg kick but Lucas Jr moves out of range and Fish only half commits.
Lucas Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Lucas Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lucas Jr.
Fish is breathing heavily.
Lucas Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucas Jr misses with a head kick.
Fish thumps Lucas Jr with a low kick.
Fish takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fish shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick by Fish misses
and Lucas Jr counters with a big head kick but Fish shrugs it off.
Lucas Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Fish tries to land a front kick but Lucas Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fish avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucas Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lucas Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lucas Jr scores with a push kick.
Fish avoids the head kick by Lucas Jr.
Fish throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fish misses with a wild combination.
Fish avoids the head kick by Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick but Fish moves out of range.
Fish misses with a straight right.
Lucas Jr connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Lucas Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fish throws the kick towards the body but Lucas Jr avoids it.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Fish throws a leg kick
and Lucas Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fish is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fish might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lucas Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Lucas Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lucas Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucas Jr throws a leg kick but Fish moved away.
Fish lands with a good body shot.
Lucas Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fish will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Lucas Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lucas Jr throws a solid leg kick but Fish takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fish.
Lucas Jr tried to score with a low kick but Fish checks it.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fish moves out of range of the leg kick from Lucas Jr.
An inside leg kick from Lucas Jr misses.
Fish tries to land a front kick but Lucas Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch combination from Fish misses.
A leg kick checked by Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Fish's side.
Good leg kick by Fish there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lucas Jr checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fish missing with a left hand there. Lucas Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fish misses with a low kick.
Fish fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucas Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucas Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fish tries to bum rush Lucas Jr with a series of wild strikes but Lucas Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucas Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lucas Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fish throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucas Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fish tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lucas Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fish has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lucas Jr.
Fish takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jon Paul Fish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Lucas Jr tenderised Fish's leg. Fish is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lucas Jr throws a leg kick but Fish checks it.
Lucas Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fish. That did some damage!
Lucas Jr throws a leg kick but Fish checks it.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Lucas Jr.
A head kick misses from Lucas Jr.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fish throws a leg kick
and Lucas Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fish is lucky that one didn't land flush.

It looks like Jon Paul Fish has been cut.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Fish throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Fish. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Lucas Jr's head but Lucas Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucas Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fish can do to turn this around?
Lucas Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fish.
A good leg kick by Fish.
Lucas Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucas Jr moves away.
Fish jabs at Lucas Jr's body.
Fish throws a low kick but Lucas Jr avoids it.
Lucas Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Fish blocks the low kick.
Fish checks a low kick from Lucas Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Fish
and Lucas Jr counters with a leg kick.
Lucas Jr staying out of range there.
Fish fakes the leg kick and cracks Lucas Jr in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lucas Jr. That's going to slow Fish down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish is looking to land body kicks.
Lucas Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fish.
A lazy body kick from Fish
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lucas Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Lucas Jr scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fish throws a series of punches but Lucas Jr moves out of range.
Lucas Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Fish throws a hook but Lucas Jr blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Lucas Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lucas Jr 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Lucas Jr!
Travis Lucas Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Jon Paul Fish had this to say: 'Clearly, I've got some things to work on. Thanks to everyone who's supported me thus far.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Harbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Average Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Harbor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Harbor
vs
Joe

184 cm
27
193 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

185 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Union Fight Gear

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 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Harbor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Average Joe!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Harbor.
Joe throws out a leg kick but Harbor moves out of range and Joe only half commits.
Harbor cracks Joe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joe looks to land a left hand but Harbor moved out of range nicely.

Harbor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Harbor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harbor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harbor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Joe trying to hold on to Harbor's head to control him but Harbor postures up.

Harbor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Joe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harbor controlling the action here.
Harbor trying to control from half guard but Joe is working away.
Harbor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harbor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harbor is controlling the pace.
Harbor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Harbor tries to pass to full mount but Joe defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harbor is working for a kimura here but Joe manages to reverse the position and he's now in Harbor's guard.
Joe throws a strike but Harbor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harbor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harbor looking to pass the guard.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Harbor from controlling successfully.
Joe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Average Joe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harbor.
Harbor throws an overhand right that lands on Joe's shoulder, as Joe tries to avoid the shot.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.

Harbor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harbor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harbor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joe trying to control but Harbor postures up.
Harbor is looking to advance position but Joe won't allow it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbor looks to land a strike but Joe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Joe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harbor.
Harbor preventing the sweep.
Harbor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harbor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harbor trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harbor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Harbor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Harbor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Harbor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harbor.
A swing and a miss from Harbor.

Harbor shoots in and bounces Joe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Harbor wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Harbor looking to sit in guard and control but Joe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harbor controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer.

Harbor looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily.
Joe landing some decent shots from guard.
Joe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harbor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Harbor is looking for a triangle here but Joe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harbor gets back to half guard.
Joe thows a huge punch but Harbor dodges it nicely.
Harbor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joe is working away from the top position though.
Joe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe trying to pass the guard but Harbor defending well.
Harbor is looking to improve his position.
Harbor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joe.
James Harbor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joe is keen to just control but Harbor is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harbor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Harbor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joe is aware though and is defending well.
Harbor trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Harbor.

Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harbor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Harbor's legs - danger averted.
Harbor is trying to keep Joe in close.
Joe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Harbor blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Harbor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joe landing with the ground and pound.

Harbor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harbor trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harbor's head.
Joe postures up.
Joe lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Harbor dominated that second round.
That's time! Harbor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Joe scores with a jab. Harbor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harbors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Average Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harbor throws a body shot but no joy.
Harbor avoids a kick to the body.
Harbor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Harbor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Joe's guard.
Joe is trying to keep Harbor in close.
Harbor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harbor.
Harbor looking to sit in guard and control but Joe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Harbor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe postures up.
Joe passes Harbor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harbor tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg.
Joe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Harbor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harbor.
Harbor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harbor is keeping the position for now.

Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joe working some strikes from top position.
Joe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Harbor has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harbor's head.

Harbor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joe defends it easily.
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.
Harbor trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer.
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Harbor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harbor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joe cracks Harbor with a solid left hand.
Harbor controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Harbor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Harbor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joe is aware though and is defending well.

Harbor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joe defends well.
Joe distracts Harbor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harbor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Harbor's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joe advances to half guard.
Average Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harbor trying to hold on to Joe's head to control him but Joe postures up.
Joe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Joe 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.

Harbor looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Average Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harbor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Harbor!
James Harbor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amis Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julius Lawson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lawson
vs
Pelle

181 cm
38
274 lbs
28 - 19 - 1

195 cm
27
255 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Namunamu Clothing

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 28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Julius Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amis Pelle!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pelle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawson.
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
Pelle misses with a few strikes there.
Lawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pelle manages to avoid it.
Pelle misses with a double jab
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pelle looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawson is just out of range.
Lawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pelle manages to avoid it.
Lawson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pelle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawson dodges the punch combination from Pelle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Pelle does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pelle throws a big shot that misses.
Pelle lands with an uppercut that bounces Lawson off the cage and back into range.
Lawson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Pelle is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pelle throws a series of punches but Lawson moves out of range.
Pelle is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawson finish him?
Pelle throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
Pelle seems to have recovered his senses.
Lawson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pelle swinging wildly here.
Lawson jabs Pelle right on the nose. Pelle blinks but takes it well.
Lawson throws a body punch but Pelle moves out of range.
Pelle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Julius Lawson has been cut.
Pelle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pelle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Pelle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pelle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pelle!
Pelle scores with a nice right hand.
Pelle swinging wildly here.

Lawson lands a big right hand that sends Pelle crashing to the mat! Lawson stays standing though and waves Pelle back to his feet!
Lawson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pelle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Pelle both land. Nice combination.

Julius Lawson's cut is getting worse.
Lawson jabs at Pelle's body.
Lawson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lawson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pelle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawson misses with a hook.
Lawson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lawson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pelle on the side of the head.
Pelle throws a right and a left that Lawson avoids nicely.
Lawson lands with an uppercut that bounces Pelle off the cage and back into range.
Pelle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lawson misses with the combination.
Lawson lands with a nice body punch.
Pelle looks winded!
Pelle misses with a wild body shot.
Pelle misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson dodges the punch combination from Pelle.
Pelle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lawson scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Lawson misses.
Lawson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Lawson.
Pelle blocks a jab.

Lawson drops Pelle with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pelle looks back up at him and smiles so Lawson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lawson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Pelle's jaw. Pelle's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Lawson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Lawson!
Julius Lawson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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