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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akuma Zetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manvel Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zetto comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Gamburyan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gamburyan vs. Brown on April 24th kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zetto
vs
Gamburyan

188 cm
39
192 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

165 cm
41
207 lbs
13 - 23 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akuma Zetto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manvel Gamburyan!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zetto tries to clinch up but Gamburyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Gamburyan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zetto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gamburyan somewhat.
We've been told by Zetto's head coaches at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gamburyan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Zetto to counter with a crisp jab.
Gamburyan goes for a double leg but Zetto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zetto continues to drive forward.
Akuma Zetto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manvel Gamburyan.
Zetto has a couple of punches blocked by Gamburyan.
Gamburyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zetto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gamburyan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gamburyan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zetto takes a swing at Gamburyan's ribcage but misses.
Gamburyan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zetto finds it's way round the side to connect with Gamburyan's head.
Gamburyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zetto as he avoids it easily.
Manvel Gamburyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zetto throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan misses with a two punch combination.
Gamburyan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gamburyan throws a combination that misses
and Zetto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamburyan.

Zetto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zetto scores with a shot to the side of Gamburyan's head.
Gamburyan can't break the clinch.
Zetto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gamburyan or not.
Gamburyan blocks a body shot from Zetto.
Zetto stops a takedown attempt from Gamburyan.
Zetto scores with a knee to the head.
Gamburyan looks winded!
A short right from Zetto on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Zetto.
Gamburyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zetto keeps control of Gamburyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zetto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gamburyan backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Zetto.
A right handed body shot lands from Zetto.
Zetto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gamburyan's face.
A short right from Zetto on the inside.
Zetto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Zetto.
Zetto lands a shoulder strike.

Zetto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zetto throws a leg kick which misses Gamburyan's front leg but catches the back leg as Gamburyan tries to avoid it.

Zetto clinches with his opponent.
Gamburyan jumps guard but Zetto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zetto stalls.
Gamburyan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zetto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gamburyan can turn it around.
Zetto lands a shoulder strike.
Gamburyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gamburyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zetto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zetto slows down the pace here.
Gamburyan wants a takedown but no success here.
Zetto stops a takedown attempt from Gamburyan.
Zetto stalling.
Zetto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gamburyan blocks it with crossed arms.
Gamburyan takes a shot to the head.
Gamburyan is trying to break the clinch but Zetto is controlling him.
Gamburyan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zetto to keep the fight standing.
Zetto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gamburyan.
Gamburyan tries to pull guard but Zetto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gamburyan goes for a takedown attempt but Zetto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan fails with the takedown
and Zetto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gamburyan fails with the takedown
enabling Zetto to counter with a crisp jab.
Gamburyan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zetto to score with a decent uppercut.
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!

Zetto closes the distance and clinches.
Gamburyan is trying to force a seperation but Zetto has the dominant position.
Zetto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zetto.
Zetto lands a hook to the side of the head.

Gamburyan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zetto can't fight it off and eventually Gamburyan manages to take the fight to the floor. Zetto looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zetto pulls Gamburyan in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akuma Zetto dominated that 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.

Zetto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zetto but Zetto pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Gamburyan gets caught flat footed, as Zetto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gamburyan wants to sweep but no luck.

Zetto 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gamburyan tries to strike from the bottom.
Gamburyan keeping moving, preventing Zetto from controlling successfully.
Gamburyan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zetto pushing down on Gamburyan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zetto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gamburyan is trying to maintain the position but Zetto is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zetto is working for a submission of some sort.
Gamburyan wants to control but Zetto is keeping busy.

Zetto is looking for a kimura but Gamburyan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zetto to get the leverage.
Zetto 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamburyan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zetto is working away from the top position though.
Gamburyan tries to roll over but Zetto keeps him under control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan missing with punches from the bottom.

Zetto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zetto wants to pass the guard but Gamburyan is defending well.
Gamburyan controlling the position for now.
Gamburyan wants to get back to full guard.

Zetto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zetto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gamburyan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Zetto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gamburyan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gamburyan trying to control but Zetto postures up.

Zetto 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.
Gamburyan wants to control but Zetto is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zetto seems to be working for a kimura but Gamburyan defends the submission attempt.
Gamburyan gets full guard.
Gamburyan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akuma Zetto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Zetto 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.

Gamburyan looking for a triangle here. Zetto is fighting it but it looks tight! Gamburyan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zetto is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Manvel Gamburyan!
Manvel Gamburyan very nearly forgot to thank Das Labor amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai comes to the cage accompanied by Deadly Muay Thai Skills. Bandicoot is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. Muay Thai has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Thai
vs
Bandicoot

225 cm
40
300 lbs
18 - 27 - 0

172 cm
40
185 lbs
20 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bandicoot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thai!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Bandicoot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandicoot with the ground and pound but Thai regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bandicoot throwing shots but Thai is blocking nicely.

Bandicoot seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thai is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Crash Bandicoot!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Crash Bandicoot made sure he mentioned [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Yuen
vs
Morgan

177 cm
38
160 lbs
30 - 24 - 0

188 cm
39
210 lbs
34 - 23 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuen fails to land the takedown.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Yuen.
Morgan misses with a hook. Yuen ducked under it nicely.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yuen tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan tests Yuen's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Sean Yuen has been cut.
Yuen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Yuen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morgan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yuen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Sean Yuen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuen throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan throws a head kick but Yuen moves out of range.
Yuen misses with a low kick.

Yuen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Yuen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Yuen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yuen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Yuen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morgan is trying to buck Yuen off.
Yuen trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuen taking a breather here.
Yuen is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yuen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Yuen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Yuen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yuen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morgan.
Yuen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morgan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yuen.
Yuen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morgan.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Yuen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Yuen lands a slapping body shot.
Yuen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yuen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Yuen tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Yuen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yuen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yuen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yuen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan throws a jab when Yuen was well out of range.
Yuen shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Yuen misses with a low kick as Morgan jumps back.
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Yuen's ribs.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuen manages to avoid it.
Yuen pushes Morgan away with a front kick.
Yuen tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yuen scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yuen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuen looks to land a combination. Morgan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice uppercut lands for Morgan. That snapped Yuen's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morgan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Yuen throws a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a one-two to the body.
Morgan throws a combination that misses
enabling Yuen to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuen throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Yuen fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean Yuen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Yuen throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuen lands with a good body shot.
Yuen cracks the inside of Morgan's front leg.
Yuen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morgan backs up against the cage.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Yuen misses.
Yuen tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yuen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morgan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morgan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morgan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen tries to clinch up
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yuen closes the distance but Morgan moves to the side

and Morgan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morgan.
Yuen throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan stalls.
Yuen misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yuen jumps guard but Morgan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morgan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morgan blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen tries to pull guard but Morgan holds him up against the cage and eventually Yuen drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Yuen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan tries to work over Yuen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Come on Morgan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Morgan stalling.
Yuen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yuen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morgan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yuen fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Yuen pushes him off.
Morgan moves out of range as Yuen strikes.
Yuen misses the shot to the body.

Yuen gets a clinch.
Yuen tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuen with a knee to the head.
Yuen tries to land a knee to the head but Morgan blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Yuen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yuen 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Yuen!
Sean Yuen very nearly forgot to thank Tokyo United Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cherry comes to the cage accompanied by Busters Back. Ryan has chosen Girlfriend 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.

Cherry
vs
Ryan

199 cm
38
279 lbs
29 - 19 - 1

186 cm
39
222 lbs
45 - 22 - 5

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Buster Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 22 - 5, fighting out of London, Jake Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Ryan misses
and Cherry counters with a straight right hand.

Cherry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cherry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cherry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Cherry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cherry has Ryan in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan is looking to stand up but Cherry won't let him.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Cherry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan wants to get up but he can't break Cherry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Cherry.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cherry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Cherry stands and throws Ryan's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan being controlled for a moment.
Cherry lands some shots froms side control.
Cherry working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Cherry cracks Ryan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ryan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cherry is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry working Ryan over with strikes here.
Cherry lands a heavy elbow.
Cherry throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ryan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ryan wants to hold on but Cherry pushes him away.
Ryan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cherry tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ryan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cherry tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ryan taking shots to the head.
Cherry thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cherry is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.
Cherry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Ryan is pressing down on Cherry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cherry throws a strike but Ryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan is looking to stand up but Cherry won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Cherry 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.

Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cherry.
Cherry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Cherry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryan scores with a jab. Cherry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cherry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jake Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cherry 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.
Ryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cherry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cherry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ryan's head.
Cherry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Buster Cherry is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Cherry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
Ryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ryan throws a series of strikes that have Cherry backpedaling.
A good leg kick by Ryan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Cherry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ryan to the ground. Cherry is now in Ryan's guard.

Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan pulls Cherry in close to prevent any damage.
Ryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cherry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cherry with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Cherry from controlling successfully.
Cherry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cherry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cherry trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cherry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cherry throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Cherry is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry is looking to advance position but Ryan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cherry is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cherry wants to hold on but Ryan pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ryan stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Cherry with a jab.

It looks like Jake Ryan has been cut.
Ryan scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan connects with the punch.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ryan defending well as Cherry loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cherry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cherry throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Cherry looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Cherry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Ryan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Cherry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan lands with a cross.
Ryan cracks a nice hook into Cherry's ribs.
Cherry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Ryan does it's job there.
Ryan lunges at Cherry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cherry's hand.
Ryan cracks Cherry on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Cherry falls backwards against the cage. Ryan follows up with more strikes that drop Cherry to his knees. Ryan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Cherry! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Ryan!
An out of breath Jake Ryan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byczynski has chosen War is My Destiny as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Rogers
vs
Byczynski

189 cm
38
220 lbs
26 - 28 - 0

200 cm
40
260 lbs
31 - 29 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Byczynski has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.

Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers swats away the attempt to clinch by Byczynski.
Byczynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Byczynski blocks the low kick.
Byczynski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.

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

Byczynski is rocked!
Byczynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Byczynski is still on wobbly legs! Can Rogers finish him?
Rogers lands a big right hook! Byczynski looks hurt but is still standing! Rogers lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Byczynski falls down and Rogers dives in with a huge hammer fist! Byczynski's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Rogers runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Rogers!
A very excited looking Steve Rogers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siouxsie Banshees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banshees has chosen Cities in Dust as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Siouxsie Banshees has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mason
vs
Banshees

178 cm
41
181 lbs
34 - 19 - 0

192 cm
38
214 lbs
40 - 21 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Siouxsie Banshees!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Banshees moves into the clinch.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banshees's elbow.
Banshees wants to stall.
Banshees lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason misses with some punches.
Banshees is looking to control Mason's arms but Mason gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banshees has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Banshees.
The referee calls for Banshees to work.
Banshees blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Banshees avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
A short right from Mason.
Banshees missing with knees to the body.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Banshees controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banshees doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Mason lands a body punch.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Banshees avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason lands a left hand.
Banshees misses with a punch to the body.
Banshees has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mason seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Banshees can turn it around.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banshees misses with some punches.
Banshees makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
A body shot lands from Mason.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Mason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mason lands with a right to the head.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mason.
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!
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Banshees shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Banshees uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banshees backwards.
Banshees tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banshees.
Mason works on Banshees's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
Banshees wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason presses Banshees against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banshees goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banshees looking to slow down the pace here.
Banshees tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Banshees lands with a right to the head.
Banshees lands an uppercut.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Banshees's ribcage. Banshees let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banshees looks winded!
Banshees is trying to push Mason away but Mason has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banshees backwards.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banshees working aggressively here.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banshees tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason works on Banshees's body with a couple of short punches.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banshees backwards.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Mason lands a right hand.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banshees backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Banshees fails to land.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Mason.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Mason.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
Banshees prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
A short left from Mason.
Banshees takes a shot to the head.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banshees's elbow.
Banshees is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bansheess head.
Banshees looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Banshees swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banshees is trying to maintain a safe position but Mason gets an underhook and turns Banshees into the cage.
Banshees tries to land a knee to the head but Mason blocks with his arms.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banshees goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason gets through Banshees's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banshees tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason is leaning against Banshees and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mason lands a body punch.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banshees gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banshees stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Mason dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mason fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banshees to the ground. Mason is now in Banshees's guard.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Banshees is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mason is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Banshees is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Banshees has escaped and now he's on top!
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banshees's guard.
Mason trying to control but Banshees is working from the bottom.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banshees keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mason 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.
Banshees 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.
Mason trying to control but Banshees is working from the bottom.
Banshees is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.

Mason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banshees, up you get!

Banshees forces Mason back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
Banshees is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Banshees scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Banshees goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banshees prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Banshees's head.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason wants to stall.
Mason pushes Banshees back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Banshees gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Mason gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Mason seems to be looking for submissions.

Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Banshees is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Banshees defending well.

Banshees is defending against the submission attempts here by Mason.

Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banshees is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold.
Mason wants to take a breather but Banshees is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banshees wants to control but Mason passes into side.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banshees can do to turn this around?

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

Mason tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mason has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banshees has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Banshees connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Banshees throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Banshees wants to land a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Siouxsie Banshees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Banshees.
Mason lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Craig Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Banshees eats them both and turns towards Mason to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banshees swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banshees fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mason is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banshees, as that shot connected.
Banshees scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banshees stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banshees wants it to stay on the feet.

Mason rushes Banshees and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Banshees lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason pushes Banshees back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Banshees takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banshees backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banshees swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason tries to work over Banshees's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banshees using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mason has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mason lands with a right to the head.

Mason has Banshees pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mason pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Banshees tumbling to the mat - Mason dives into Banshees's guard.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banshees is keeping the position for now.
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mason trying to control but Banshees is working from the bottom.

Mason drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banshees manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mason has Banshees in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banshees's guard.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Banshees is keeping the position.

Mason drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banshees manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mason has Banshees in his guard.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Craig Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banshees controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banshees prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.

Mason looking for a guillotine here but Banshees defends easily.
Craig Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mason is trying to control the position but Banshees postures up.
Siouxsie Banshees has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Mason!
An out of breath Craig Mason thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Tiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiernan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DESERT STORM by Tartanic. Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Town by Macklemore kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tiernan
vs
Johnson

180 cm
42
168 lbs
33 - 13 - 0

192 cm
41
285 lbs
29 - 23 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Soul Supremacy Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Tiernan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiernan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson clobbers Tiernan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tiernan swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Tiernan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Patrick Tiernan has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Tiernan.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiernan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tiernan.
Tiernan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tiernan lands a shoulder strike.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Tiernan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Tiernan is working Johnson over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiernan.
Johnson works on Tiernan's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiernan.
Tiernan blocking some punches.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiernan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiernan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tiernan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
Tiernan misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiernan.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.

Tiernan is rocked!
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Oh Tiernan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson tries to work over Tiernan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tiernan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Johnson is unloading with more strikes now! Tiernan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Johnson!
Jordan Johnson is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jordan Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.