BFT-325 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marin Piekny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Eel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Marin Piekny has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Marin Piekny seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Piekny
vs
Eel

170 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
32
160 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marin Piekny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Eel!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Piekny gets the takedown into side control.
Eel dodges the ground and pound from Piekny.
Eel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Piekny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Piekny throws a strike aimed at the side of Eel's head but Eel avoids it well.
Eel parries the strikes from Piekny easily there. Piekny is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Eel to escape.
Piekny throws a strike aimed at the side of Eel's head but Eel avoids it well.
Piekny throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Piekny.
Piekny landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Piekny grinds an elbow into Eel's temple.
You can see the frustration on Eel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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!

Piekny stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Eel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Piekny is looking to escape.
Eel wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eel lands a nice short elbow.

Piekny has one foot on Eel's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Eel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Eel pushes Piekny up against the cage in a clinch.

Eel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Eel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Piekny tries to free his leg and advance position but Eel is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Piekny has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Eel trying to control the position.
Eel wants to stand up but Piekny is controlling him.
Eel looking to control.
Piekny throws a big right hand that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Piekny throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piekny throwing strikes from guard but Eel blocks nicely.
Eel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Piekny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eel wants to sweep here but Piekny controlling him for the moment.
Piekny throws a big elbow that misses.
Piekny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Piekny pushes down on Eel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Piekny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piekny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Piekny.
Piekny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eel wants to stand up but Piekny is controlling him.
Eel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Piekny advances position into side control!
Piekny throws an elbow but Eel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Eel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Eel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Piekny scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piekny fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Piekny in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Piekny creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Piekny working the ground and pound but Eel is defending the strikes.
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!
Piekny lands a few punches from side control.
Piekny postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Piekny throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Piekny prevents Eel from escaping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piekny working the strikes but Eel uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Eel is trying to maintain the position but Piekny is very close to passing his half guard.
Eel wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Piekny dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Eel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Piekny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Piekny shoots in looking for a takedown but Eel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Piekny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab by Eel.
Piekny keeps the fight on the outside.

Eel gets a double leg takedown into Piekny's guard.
Eel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Piekny's head.
Piekny wants to stand up but Eel is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Piekny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eel throwing strikes from guard but Piekny blocks nicely.
Eel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Eel wants to control from the top but Piekny keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Piekny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Piekny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eel postures up and lands a big shot to Piekny's brow.
Piekny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eel working some strikes from top position.
Piekny 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.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Piekny manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Piekny tries to score a body lock takedown but Eel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Piekny. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Eel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piekny is looking to stand up but Eel isn't so interested in that idea.
Eel connects with a couple of short punches.
Piekny lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Piekny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piekny prevents Eel from getting back to his feet.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Eel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Piekny is fighting off a takedown attempt but Eel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Piekny to the mat. Piekny regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Eel throwing strikes but missing.
Eel chips away with some ground and pound.
Marin Piekny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Piekny is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eel is controlling him.

Piekny has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Eel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Eel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Piekny sprawls well initially but Eel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Piekny wants to improve his position but Eel is controlling well.
Piekny wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eel not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Piekny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eel pulls his head out easily.

Eel is trying to work for a kimura but Piekny is defending well.
Eel stops Piekny from getting back to his feet.
Eel thows a huge punch but Piekny dodges it nicely.
Eel trying to control the action but Piekny is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Eel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Piekny's head.
Eel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Piekny keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Piekny is looking to escape.
Eel working over Piekny with some ground and pound. Piekny looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eel thows a huge punch but Piekny dodges it nicely.
Piekny has hold of Eel's hands but Eel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Piekny wants to get back to his feet.
Eel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Piekny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eel.

Piekny kicks Eel off and gets back to his feet.

Eel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Piekny quickly recovers to half guard.
Piekny is looking to escape.
Eel thows a huge punch but Piekny dodges it nicely.
Eel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piekny moves into full guard.
Piekny wants to get back to his feet but Eel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eel trying to control the position from guard on top but Piekny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Eel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Piekny darts in looking for a takedown but Eel gets double underhooks and turns Piekny into the cage.

Eel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Piekny can't fight it off and eventually Eel manages to take the fight to the floor. Piekny looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Piekny wants to stand and escape but Eel is having none of it.
Eel preventing the sweep.

Piekny manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Piekny misses with a takedown attempt - Eel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Eel shoots in and gets a takedown into Piekny's guard.
Eel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eel stands up over Piekny, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Piekny is rocked!
Eel postures up and lands a big shot to Piekny's brow.
Oh Piekny is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eel gets to his feet and stands over Piekny, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Piekny felt that one! Eel unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Piekny from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Eel!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Eel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Kuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Kirijenko
vs
Kuan

195 cm
33
220 lbs
22 - 21 - 1

194 cm
27
205 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 22 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lyov Kirijenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lu Kuan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirijenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Kuan misses its intended target.
Kuan misses with an uppercut. Kirijenko saw that one coming.
Kirijenko misses with a body shot.
Kirijenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuan motions for Kirijenko to come forward. Kuan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuan is looking to clinch but Kirijenko is avoiding it.
Kirijenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuan scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirijenko.
Kuan throws a head kick that misses.
Kirijenko misses with a body shot
and Kirijenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirijenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuan there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuan lands a body shot.
Kuan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kirijenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lyov Kirijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirijenko misses with a left hand
enabling Kuan to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirijenko with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kirijenko - just one landing.
Kirijenko digs a good body shot into Kuan's ribs.
Kuan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kirijenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuan misses with a looping left.
Kirijenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuan.

Kirijenko is rocked!
Kirijenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kuan is looking to clinch.
Kirijenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuan to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Kirijenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kirijenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kuan on his heels. He'll look to pass Kuan's guard now, I'm sure.
Kirijenko seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirijenko throwing strikes from guard but Kuan blocks nicely.
Kuan working a defensive guard here.
Kirijenko trying to control but Kuan is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuan pulls Kirijenko in to control the position.
Kirijenko wants to control from the top but Kuan keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuan throws a sloppy head kick and Kirijenko moves out of range easily.

Kirijenko looking to score a takedown here. Kuan is defending well but Kirijenko drives through and ends up in Kuan's guard.
Kirijenko throwing strikes but missing.
Kirijenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuan has wrist control.
Kirijenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirijenko throwing strikes but missing.
Kuan is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko landing with the ground and pound.
Kuan working a defensive guard here.
Kirijenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirijenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Kirijenko with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kuan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kirijenko 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.
Kirijenko trying to control but Kuan is working from the bottom.
Kirijenko is fighting to break Kuan's control of his arms but Kuan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kirijenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuan trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kirijenko forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lu Kuan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kuan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko slips a jab and a cross from Kuan.
Kuan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kirijenko to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Kirijenko misses.
Kuan looks to land a right hand but Kirijenko moved out of range.
Kuan misses with a straight left.
Kuan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirijenko.
Kuan connects with a single shot there.
Kirijenko loads up on a big right hand but Kuan slips the punch.
Good exchange - Kirijenko coming out on top.
Kirijenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuan.
Kuan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirijenko avoids the head kick by Kuan.
Kuan lands a head shot.
Kuan throws a looping overhand right but Kirijenko ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko misses with a right hand
and Kuan counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kirijenko lands a nice shot that snaps Kuan's head back.
Kirijenko throws a body punch but Kuan moves out of range.
Kuan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuan avoids the head kick by Kirijenko.
Kirijenko cracks Kuan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kirijenko's head.
Kirijenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuan.
Kirijenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirijenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Kuan throws a sloppy head kick and Kirijenko moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Kuan misses.
Lu Kuan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuan throws a nice looking combination but Kirijenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirijenko misses with a wild body shot.
Kuan throws a leg kick but Kirijenko checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kirijenko blocks the leg kick.
Kirijenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuan. Kuan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kirijenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kirijenko cracks Kuan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kirijenko.
Kuan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kirijenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Lu Kuan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuan moves forwards but Kirijenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirijenko. Kuan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirijenko throws an overhand right that lands on Kuan's shoulder, as Kuan tries to avoid the shot.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuan enables Kirijenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kirijenko's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kuan trying to control the action but Kirijenko is working from the bottom.
Kirijenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuan's best efforts.
Kirijenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuan is working away from the top position though.
Kirijenko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kuan is looking to advance position but Kirijenko won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuan prevents Kirijenko from improving his position.
Kirijenko won't allow Kuan to pass to mount.
Kirijenko wants to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kirijenko trying to control but Kuan postures up.
Kirijenko gets full guard.

Kirijenko is looking for a triangle here but Kuan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuan trying to control the action but Kirijenko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lu Kuan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Nice shot by Kirijenko.
Kirijenko cracks Kuan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirijenko throws a lazy right hand but Kuan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuan.
Kirijenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kuan connects with a looping right hand.
Kirijenko throws a hook but Kuan blocks it.
Kirijenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kirijenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirijenko.
Kuan dodges the punch combination from Kirijenko.
Kuan tries to move into range but Kirijenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Kirijenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirijenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuan.
Kuan lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuan.
Kirijenko misses with a head kick.

Kirijenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuan quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kirijenko throwing shots but Kuan is blocking nicely.
Kuan is staying active underneath Kirijenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuan is looking to improve his position.
Kirijenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kuan has his hands clasped together around Kirijenko's back. He's all about the action.
Kuan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirijenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuan keeping control of the position.
Kuan is not content to let Kirijenko control the position.
Kirijenko prevents Kuan from standing back up.
Lyov Kirijenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirijenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirijenko is looking to take a break and control but Kuan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuan is looking to control Kirijenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuan avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kuan is looking to improve his position.

Kuan has one foot on Kirijenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kirijenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Kirijenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kirijenko is in Kuan's guard.

Kuan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kirijenko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lyov Kirijenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kuan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirijenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuan defends it nicely.
Kuan slips a jab from Kirijenko.
Kuan lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirijenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuan moves away.
Kuan moves away from the strike by Kirijenko.
Kuan moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirijenko 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.
Kuan misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good shot there by Kuan.
Kirijenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuan is just out of range.
Lu Kuan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirijenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lu Kuan.
I've got Kuan 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Tyzzkling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyzzkling has chosen Dagger (mustasch) as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Stevens
vs
Tyzzkling

191 cm
26
252 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

187 cm
35
270 lbs
14 - 37 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Tyzzkling!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyzzkling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyzzkling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyzzkling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stevens in his tracks.
A big right from Stevens misses.
Stevens tries to clinch but Tyzzkling is having none of it.
Stevens dives in and grabs Tyzzkling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyzzkling pushes down on Stevens's head and hops out.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyzzkling swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
Stevens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyzzkling defends well and Stevens ends up having to push Tyzzkling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Tyzzkling gets control of Stevens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tyzzkling will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Stevens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tyzzkling is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tyzzkling has escaped and now he's on top!
Stevens trying to control the position.
Stevens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Stevens!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Wietrzny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamison Freidrichs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wietrzny's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hunter-Fallen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wietrzny
vs
Freidrichs

174 cm
37
178 lbs
15 - 19 - 0

180 cm
27
185 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Wietrzny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jamison Freidrichs!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wietrzny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wietrzny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wietrzny defending well as Freidrichs loads up on a big left hand.
Wietrzny scores with a leg kick.
Wietrzny throws a lazy right hand but Freidrichs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Freidrichs defending well as Wietrzny loads up on a big left hand.
Wietrzny lands with a shot to the body.
Freidrichs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Freidrichs misses with an uppercut
and Wietrzny counters with a one-two to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Wietrzny has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wietrzny throws a sloppy head kick and Freidrichs moves out of range easily.
Wietrzny misses with a double jab.

Wietrzny closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Freidrichs did well to prevent Wietrzny getting side control.
Freidrichs is looking for a sweep. Wietrzny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Wietrzny is working for a kimura but Freidrichs is defending it quite comfortably.
Freidrichs manages to get to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Freidrichs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Freidrichs is controlling Wietrzny's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wietrzny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wietrzny trying to control the position from guard on top but Freidrichs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wietrzny is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Freidrichs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wietrzny is really struggling to control Freidrichs but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Igor Wietrzny.
Freidrichs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wietrzny.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Wietrzny does no damage.
Wietrzny scores with a nice strike.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wietrzny, right into the meat.
Wietrzny moves in looking to clinch but Freidrichs pushes him off.
Freidrichs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wietrzny finds it's way round the side to connect with Freidrichs's head.
Wietrzny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Wietrzny takes the fight into the clinch.
Wietrzny lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Jamison Freidrichs has been cut.
Wietrzny lands a nice knee to the body.
Wietrzny gets underhooks to prevent Freidrichs's takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Wietrzny.
Wietrzny lands a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Freidrichs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Freidrichs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Wietrzny jumps guard and drags Freidrichs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Freidrichs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wietrzny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wietrzny pulls Freidrichs in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Wietrzny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamison Freidrichs's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Wietrzny swinging wildly here.
Freidrichs misses with a body shot
and Wietrzny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Igor Wietrzny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wietrzny scores with a one two! Freidrichs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wietrzny lands a right hook to the body.
Wietrzny moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Wietrzny.
Freidrichs swings widly with a right hand

and Wietrzny counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freidrichs is trying to control but can't.
Wietrzny wants to free his trapped foot but Freidrichs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wietrzny throwing shots but Freidrichs is blocking nicely.
Freidrichs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Wietrzny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Freidrichs has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wietrzny is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Wietrzny is working for a kimura but Freidrichs is defending it quite comfortably.
Freidrichs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wietrzny.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs trying to control here.
Freidrichs is refusing to be controlled, as Wietrzny sits in half guard.
Freidrichs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Wietrzny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Freidrichs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Freidrichs wants to get back to full guard but Wietrzny has passed into side control.
Freidrichs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Freidrichs is trying to buck Wietrzny off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Freidrichs pushes Wietrzny off but Wietrzny dives into side control.
Wietrzny trying to control the position but Freidrichs is working away.

Wietrzny tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Wietrzny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Freidrichs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Wietrzny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Freidrichs tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wietrzny looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Freidrichs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wietrzny's best efforts.

Wietrzny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freidrichs gets back to full guard.
Wietrzny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freidrichs wants to stand up but Wietrzny is controlling him.
Wietrzny trying to control the position from guard on top but Freidrichs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wietrzny drops back, looking for a kneebar! Freidrichs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Freidrichs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Freidrichs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Wietrzny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamison Freidrichs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Freidrichs takes one to the side of the head.
Freidrichs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wietrzny tests Freidrichs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wietrzny lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Igor Wietrzny is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freidrichs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jamison Freidrichs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freidrichs throws a right and a left that Wietrzny avoids nicely.
Wietrzny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Freidrichs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wietrzny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Freidrichs.
Nice sprawl there from Freidrichs as Wietrzny shoots in.
Wietrzny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Freidrichs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jamison Freidrichs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freidrichs. Wietrzny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wietrzny connects with a body shot that sends Freidrichs's belly button to the back.
Wietrzny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wietrzny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Freidrichs. Freidrichs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Freidrichs finds it's target.
Wietrzny connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wietrzny throws a right and a left that Freidrichs avoids nicely.
Wietrzny lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wietrzny feints and then cracks Freidrichs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Freidrichs down.
Freidrichs throws a leg kick but Wietrzny sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Freidrichs misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freidrichs misses with a left hand
and Wietrzny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Igor Wietrzny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wietrzny misses with a takedown attempt - Freidrichs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wietrzny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wietrzny fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wietrzny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Freidrichss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Freidrichs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wietrzny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Wietrzny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wietrzny 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Wietrzny!
A victorious Igor Wietrzny thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen comes to the cage accompanied by Devour . Gunnar Jensen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jensen
vs
Robinson

196 cm
34
225 lbs
18 - 12 - 2

170 cm
29
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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 18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.
Jensen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jensen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Jensen.
Robinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jensen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jensen. Robinson shrugs it off though.
A cross from Jensen lands.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Jensen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jensen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
BOOM! Jensen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Robinson. Robinson tries to recover but Jensen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Robinson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Jensen!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunnar Jensen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Van Dijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Van Dijk
vs
Dempsey

175 cm
26
150 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

175 cm
30
168 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Van Dijk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Dijk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dempsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dempsey misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Dempsey as he connects with a hook.
Dempsey dips to his left and cracks Van Dijk with an uppercut!
Van Dijk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dempsey counters with a crisp one two that drops Van Dijk! Dempsey thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Van Dijk to his feet! Van Dijk is in big trouble!

Van Dijk is rocked!
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!
Dempsey scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Van Dijk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Dempsey drops Van Dijk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Van Dijk looks back up at him and smiles so Dempsey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like Nick Van Dijk has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Dijk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dempsey.
Dempsey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Dijk misses with a takedown
and Dempsey counters with a big right hand! Oh Van Dijk is in trouble here! Dempsey follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Dempsey!
An out of breath Reginald Dempsey 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
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johhny Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Guns
vs
Henderson

177 cm
34
180 lbs
16 - 5 - 1

179 cm
25
203 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

BeastMode

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 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johhny Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Henderson !
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Guns goes for a double leg but Henderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henderson continues to drive forward.

Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Johhny Guns has been cut.
Jab from Guns.

Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson wants to break free but Guns has control.
Guns misses with an elbow over the top.

Henderson breaks the clinch.
Guns shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guns closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson , looking for a takedown. Guns pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johhny Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Guns scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Guns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henderson defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns slips a nice elbow through Henderson 's hands, connecting with Henderson 's forehead.
Guns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Guns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Guns in particular looking to stall.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henderson is holding on to half guard well.
Guns throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Guns working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Henderson 's thigh. Henderson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Guns prevents Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Guns slips nicely into half guard.
Guns prevents Henderson from improving his position.

Henderson kicks Guns off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Guns fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson thumps Guns with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guns moves away from the strike by Henderson .
Good leg kick by Henderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Guns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guns throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Henderson .
Guns slips a straight right by Henderson .
Henderson throws a leg kick but Guns sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guns is defended easily by Henderson .
Dan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson throws a hook but Guns avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a right hand that Guns ducks under and follows up with a left that Guns also avoids with ease.
Guns dives in and grabs Henderson 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Guns's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Guns.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson misses the jab.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Guns moves away and avoids it.

Guns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guns lands in his opponent's guard.
Guns wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.

Guns gets to his feet - Henderson follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson scores with a hook.
Henderson defending well as Guns loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson connects with a right hand. Guns shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guns.
Henderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Guns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Henderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Guns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guns wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johhny Guns's cut.
That's time! Guns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Henderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guns. That did some damage!
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Henderson misses with an uppercut
and Guns counters with a three punch combo that has Henderson backing up. Henderson nods at Guns to acknowledge the strikes.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Henderson connects with a single shot there.
Guns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guns there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Guns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Guns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henderson defends well and Guns ends up having to push Henderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Henderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Guns is out of range and Henderson settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Guns.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.
Guns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henderson . Henderson obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Guns.
Jab, jab by Henderson - just one landing.

Oooooh!!! Henderson has knocked Guns down with a huge combo! Henderson steps away and waves a wobbly Guns back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Guns is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Guns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Guns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guns walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Henderson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Henderson !
A relieved looking Dan Henderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Snuffed Out by Streetlife. Batts has chosen Pro-pain - Make war (not love) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Washington
vs
Batts

185 cm
39
220 lbs
23 - 19 - 0

186 cm
37
203 lbs
34 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

BeastMode

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 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Batts!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts scores with a leg kick.
Washington walks into a jab.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Batts 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.
Batts throws out a leg kick but Washington moves out of range and Batts only half commits.
Nice uppercut lands for Washington. That snapped Batts's head back.

It looks like Billy Batts has been cut.
Batts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
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!
Washington looks to land a left hand but Batts moved out of range nicely.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leonard Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batts lands a slapping body shot.
Batts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Washington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Washington 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.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Washington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batts on the side of the head.
Batts lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Washington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Batts.
Batts checks the leg kick nicely there.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
Washington misses with a left hand
and Batts counters with a low kick, right behind Washington 's knee.
Washington is looking to score with low kicks.
A cross from Batts lands.
Batts cracks Washington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Batts connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts lands a jab to the nose.
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batts.
Batts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Batts moves out of range of the body kick.
Washington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Washington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Palazzo Paisano in the buildup to the fight.
Washington tries to score with a low kick but Batts moves his leg out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Batts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a glancing blow to the side of Batts's head.
A low kick from Washington is predictable there
and Batts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Washington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Batts moves out of range of the leg kick from Washington.
A big left from Washington misses.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washington with a jab.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
Washington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Batts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Batts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batts thumps Washington with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts cracks Washington with an open hand slap.
Washington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Batts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
Washington throws a front kick aimed at Batts's knee but Batts avoids it well.
A lazy left from Batts finds it's target.
Batts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batts.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Batts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Washington backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington scoring well with a low kick there.
Batts throws a leg kick which misses Washington's front leg but catches the back leg as Washington tries to avoid it.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Batts moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Batts.
Washington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Batts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Washington scrambles back to his feet.
Washington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Batts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington swings widly with a right hand
and Batts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Washington is rocked!
Batts stuns Washington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Washington throws a hook but Batts avoids it easily.
Batts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Washington has time to react.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batts cracks Washington with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Washington falls to his knees and Batts doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Batts!
Billy Batts made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Eh, Eh - Thanks for the support. I'm gettin too old for this shit. Batter up.'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and How Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long has chosen Onra - One For The Wu as his entrance music. 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.

Stien
vs
Long

180 cm
31
215 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

191 cm
29
213 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Stien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, How Long!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stien bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Long manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stien is trying to stand up here but Long is controlling him well.
Stien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stien is looking to improve his position.
Long is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stien pushes Long off looking to stand but Long dives back in and keeps control.
Long is looking to advance position but Stien won't allow it.
Stien keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stien won't allow Long to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Long controlling the action here.
Long looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Long trying to control from Stien's half guard. Stien has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Long is one step ahead there.
Long stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stien swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long sitting in guard here, content to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stien looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Stien scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Long can't do much from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stien off and has taken his back!
Long gets his hands free as Stien looks to control.

Long looking for the RNC.
Stien wants to control his opponent's hands but Long gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long tries to get the hooks in deep but Stien pushed the leg off.
Stien tries to escape but Long has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Long controlling the positon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stien tries to escape the position.
Long slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stien is keeping busy.

Stien defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Long's arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Long trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stien doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stien swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Stien closes the distance and pushes Long back into the cage.
Long lands a nice uppercut.
Stien is working for takedown but Long is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Long gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stien.
Still in the clinch, Long scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stien tries for a takedown but Long manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Stien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stien takes a shot to the head.

It looks like Ben Stien has been cut.
Stien is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Long trying to stall but Stien improves his position.
Stien wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Long after a bit of a struggle.
Long misses with a hook from the clinch.
Long is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Long.

Stien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stien misses with a lunging right hand

and Long decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stien's guard.
Stien wants to control but Long passes easily into half guard.
Stien is in trouble now - Long has advanced to mount!

Long goes for an armbar but Stien turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stien.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stien trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stien throws a strike but Long rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stien keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
Long stays in close to Stien's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Long wants to control from the top but Stien keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by How Long.
Stien goes for a double leg but Long avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Long continues to drive forward.

Long gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stien is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stien trying to hold on to Long's head to control him but Long postures up.

Long seems to be working for a kimura but Stien defends the submission attempt.
Long works his way into side control.
Long wants to control for a moment but Stien uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stien wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

How Long showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Stien's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Stien fails with the takedown

and Long holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Long leaning his opponent against the cage.
Long makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Long tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stien's elbow.
Stien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Long after a bit of a struggle.

Stien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Long displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stien.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Stien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stien has a takedown stuffed.
Long ducks under a wild hook from Stien.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stien tries to move into range but Long moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Long scores with a decent looking hook.
Stien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Long pinned against the cage. Long gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Stien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Long tries to throw a body punch but Stien avoids it by throwing Long back against the cage.
Long lands a right hand.
Long blocking some punches.

Stien has Long pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stien pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Long tumbling to the mat - Stien dives into Long's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
How Long 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.
Stien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stien sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Long's guard.
Stien not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Long defending well though.
How Long has got the better of the ground game so far.
Long trying to control from the bottom.
Long desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. How Long was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stien connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Long lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stien backs up against the cage.
Stien walks into a jab.
Stien swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.
Stien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Long tries to avoid it but Stien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Long to the ground. Long escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stien misses the shot to the body.
Stien will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Stien drives through and clinches with Long against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stien.
Long blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Long is pressed up against the cage. Stien has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Long down to the mat. Long avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Long scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Long connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stien throws a lazy uppercut

and Long counters by clinching up.

Stien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben Stien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheers as Long lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stien doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to How Long.
Well Long 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... How Long!
After the fight, How Long was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.