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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Clark
vs
Emelianenko

185 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

183 cm
26
210 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Clark rushes Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Clark pulls guard successfully.
Emelianenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clark trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.

Emelianenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.

Clark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Emelianenko passes into side control.
Clark is trying to control Emelianenko's posture but Emelianenko avoids it.
Clark is trying to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Clark has his arm trapped.
Clark is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Emelianenko working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clark closes the distance looking to clinch

and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Clark fights it but they end up in guard.
Clark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Clark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Clark is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to stand but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Clark trying to control the position here.
Clark wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Emelianenko is now in half guard.
Clark wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emelianenko is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clark controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clark being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Emelianenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clark - the referee stops the clock and Emelianenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clark. Emelianenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Emelianenko is in Clark's guard.
Clark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clark controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Clark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
Emelianenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is trying to hold Emelianenko in close to prevent damage but Emelianenko has managed to pass into half guard.
Clark is trying to maintain the position but Emelianenko is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Clark is defending well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelianenko as he avoids it easily.
Clark tries for a takedown but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Emelianenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Emelianenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Clark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Emelianenko's best efforts.
Emelianenko controlling the action here.
Emelianenko wants to free his trapped foot but Clark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Emelianenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
Clark gets full guard.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelianenko.
Clark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Emelianenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Clark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Emelianenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Clark if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark manages to get back to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clark wants to get back to his feet.
Clark wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emelianenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Emelianenko blocks the strikes from Clark.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clark's head.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Emelianenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clark to the ground. Emelianenko is now in Clark's guard.
Emelianenko controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice body kick there by Clark.

Emelianenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clark to the ground. Emelianenko is now in Clark's guard.
Clark is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark is looking to stand up but Emelianenko isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.

Emelianenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Clark tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clark tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves away
and Emelianenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clark's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark is wriggling around but Emelianenko manages to pass to half guard.
Clark is trying to stand up here but Emelianenko is controlling him well.
Emelianenko controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Emelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Clark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Emelianenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark struggling a bit here.
Clark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Emelianenko prevents Clark from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Emelianenko seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark won't allow Emelianenko to pass to mount.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Andy Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Emelianenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Emelianenko 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manvel Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gamburyan's choice of entrance music: Gamburyan vs. Brown on April 24th. 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.

Bandicoot
vs
Gamburyan

172 cm
41
190 lbs
21 - 21 - 0

165 cm
42
252 lbs
14 - 26 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 26 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manvel Gamburyan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gamburyan gets tackled into the cage by Bandicoot. Bandicoot maintains the clinch.
Bandicoot landing knees to the body.
Bandicoot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gamburyan.
Stalling in the clinch from Bandicoot.
Gamburyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Bandicoot has double underhooks.
Gamburyan managing to block the knees to the body from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gamburyan avoids it.
Gamburyan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamburyan tries to circle away but Bandicoot has him pinned against the cage.
Bandicoot lands a nice shot to the body.

Bandicoot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bandicoot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gamburyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bandicoot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Bandicoot working for a triangle but Gamburyan defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Gamburyan prevents Bandicoot from getting back to his feet.

Gamburyan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandicoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamburyan has managed to get both his arms back between Bandicoot's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamburyan wanted to stand there but Bandicoot had control of the position.
Gamburyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandicoot has wrist control.

Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gamburyan defends it easily.
Gamburyan trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot is trying to keep Gamburyan in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gamburyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gamburyan wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.

Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gamburyan defends well.

Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crash Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bandicoot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gamburyan sprawls well initially but Bandicoot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gamburyan trying to control from the bottom.
Gamburyan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gamburyan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gamburyan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bandicoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan controls Bandicoot momentarily but Bandicoot frees himself.
Bandicoot working some strikes from top position.

Bandicoot stands and steps away. Gamburyan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Bandicoot has managed to clinch.
Gamburyan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Gamburyan controls the action.
Gamburyan is trying to drag Bandicoot to the mat but Bandicoot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crash Bandicoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manvel Gamburyan.

Bandicoot drags the fight down to the ground.
My spies in Warrior MMA and Fitness inform me that Gamburyan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bandicoot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gamburyan dives in and grabs Bandicoot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bandicoot pushes down on Gamburyan's head and hops out.
Bandicoot wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crash Bandicoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gamburyan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gamburyan closes the distance and clinches up with Bandicoot, looking for a takedown. Gamburyan pushes Bandicoot against the cage but Bandicoot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crash Bandicoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manvel Gamburyan.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up.
Gamburyan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bandicoot pinned against the cage. Bandicoot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bandicoot is looking to clinch.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up but Gamburyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandicoot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bandicoot stuffs the takedown.
Bandicoot tries to counter by clinching up but Gamburyan breaks away and moves out of range.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but Gamburyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gamburyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandicoot circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamburyan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gamburyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandicoot.
Gamburyan keeps the fight on the outside.
As Bandicoot backs off Gamburyan throws a huge counter combo but Bandicoot manages to avoid it all.
Gamburyan swinging wildly here.
Bandicoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Gamburyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Bandicoot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bandicoot shoots for a double leg takedown but Gamburyan sprawls well. He's pushed Bandicoot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bandicoot fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bandicoot clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot tries a knee to the head but Gamburyan blocks it.
Gamburyan tries to break free but Bandicoot pushes him back against the cage.

Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bandicoot closes the distance and pushes Gamburyan back into the cage.
Gamburyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bandicoot missing with knees to the body.

Gamburyan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bandicoot clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Crash Bandicoot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamburyan avoiding Bandicoot 's attempts to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gamburyan looking to break Bandicoot's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bandicoot remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gamburyan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gamburyan is not going to allow Bandicoot to sit and survive in this position.
Gamburyan keeps control of the position as Bandicoot tries to break free.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to his feet but Gamburyan has full control of the position and if anything, Bandicoot has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gamburyan not allowing Bandicoot to control his hands.

Gamburyan looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Bandicoot right now.
Gamburyan doesn't have the hooks in and Bandicoot manages to turn into his guard.
Gamburyan working a defensive guard here.
Bandicoot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gamburyan can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamburyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot wants to stand but Gamburyan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gamburyan working a defensive guard but Bandicoot passes into half guard.

Gamburyan looking for submissions off his back.

Bandicoot stands up and beckons Gamburyan to join him on the feet.
Gamburyan looks for a takedown but Bandicoot sprawls well.

Bandicoot pushes Gamburyan up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan avoids the elbow strike from Bandicoot, against the cage.
Gamburyan managing to block the knees to the body from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot taking a breather.

Bandicoot is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gamburyan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bandicoot to the mat. Bandicoot regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gamburyan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gamburyan wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.

Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gamburyan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gamburyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bandicoot wants to clinch up but Gamburyan keeps it at a distance.

Gamburyan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bandicoot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gamburyan is in Bandicoot's guard.
Gamburyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Gamburyan is in close to Bandicoot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bandicoot is trying to control the position but Gamburyan postures up.
Bandicoot wants to sweep but no luck.

Bandicoot has his foot on Gamburyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gamburyan works his way back into a safe position though.
Gamburyan with a nice head shot there.

Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gamburyan wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gamburyan defends it easily.

Gamburyan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Gamburyan from controlling successfully.

Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gamburyan 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.
Bandicoot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gamburyan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bandicoot throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gamburyan shoots in for a double leg but Bandicoot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bandicoot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gamburyan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bandicoot's waist but Bandicoot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamburyan off to one side.
Gamburyan keeps the fight on the outside.
And Gamburyan responds with a good body kick, but Bandicoot manages to step out the way in time.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but Gamburyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bandicoot is looking to clinch but Gamburyan is avoiding it.

Bandicoot gets caught flat footed, as Gamburyan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gamburyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gamburyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Gamburyan from controlling successfully.

Bandicoot is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gamburyan has his hands clasped together but Bandicoot extends and breaks Gamburyan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bandicoot.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crash Bandicoot!
Crash Bandicoot made sure to mention his sponsor, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byczynski comes to the cage accompanied by War is My Destiny. Dick comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Conquer All kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Byczynski
vs
Dick

200 cm
41
260 lbs
32 - 32 - 0

190 cm
42
205 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Tokyo United Fightwear

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 32 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Dick!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick scores with a punch to the head.
Byczynski is looking to clinch.
Byczynski slips a jab and a cross from Dick.
Dick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Dick.
Dick missing with a left hand there. Byczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Byczynski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dick.

Dick has closed the distance and engaged Byczynski in a clinch.
Dick lands an elbow inside that Byczynski shrugs off.
Byczynski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dick managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.
Dick trying to land knees to the body.
Dick lands an elbow just above Byczynski 's eye.

It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
Dick lands a nice elbow.
Dick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Byczynski obliges.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Dick avoids the damage to the body.
Byczynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Byczynski avoids a wild elbow strike from Dick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Byczynski blocks an elbow strike from Dick.
Dick throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick lands an elbow inside that Byczynski shrugs off.
Dick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dick pushes off an throws an elbow but Byczynski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dick lands a body punch.
Byczynski avoids the elbow strike from Dick, against the cage.
Byczynski digs a right hand underneath Dick's ribcage. Dick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dick lands with a short shot to the head.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Dick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczynski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dick looks winded!
Byczynski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Byczynski prevents a body shot from Dick.
Dick trying to land knees to the body.
Dick avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dick lands an elbow that stopped Byczynski in his tracks for a moment.
Dick takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Dick avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick throws an elbow that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dick.
Byczynski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Byczynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dick is defending well for now.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Dick pushes off an throws an elbow but Byczynski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dick is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byczynski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byczynski.
Byczynski blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Byczynski's brow.
Dick lands a left hand.
Dick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dick.
Dick throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byczynski blocks an uppercut.
Dick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Byczynski trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byczynski.
Byczynski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Byczynski.
Byczynski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byczynski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dick's face.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dick avoids it.
Dick misses with some punches.
Byczynski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Dick avoids the damage to the body.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dick.
Byczynski managing to block the knees to the body from Dick.
Byczynski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dick avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Dick throws an elbow but misses.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski avoids a wild elbow strike from Dick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick lands a nice elbow.
Byczynski dodges an elbow strike from Dick.
Dick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byczynski.
Dick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Byczynski's brow.
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Byczynski pushes Dick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byczynski connects with a knee to the head.
Byczynski dodges an elbow strike from Dick.
Dick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byczynski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dick.
Byczynski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Byczynski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byczynski landing knees to the head.
Byczynski lands a nice knee to the body.
Byczynski scores a nice knee to the body.
Byczynski lands a nice knee to the body.
Byczynski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nataniel Byczynski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nataniel Byczynski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Byczynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Byczynski wants to clinch up but Dick keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Dick misses the target.
Byczynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Byczynski.
Byczynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczynski moves out of range as Dick strikes.
Byczynski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dick misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick throws a lazy right hand but Byczynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tom Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Byczynski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Byczynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byczynski dodges an elbow strike from Dick.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dick is defending well for now.
Byczynski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Byczynski tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
Byczynski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Byczynski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dick is breathing heavily.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dick is defending well for now.
Dick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Byczynski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Byczynski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dick managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski managing to block the knees to the body from Dick.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Dick avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Byczynski.
Byczynski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dicks head.
Dick misses with an elbow over the top.
Byczynski crunches a lovely knee into Dick's ribcage.
Byczynski lands with a short shot to the head.
Byczynski lands a knee to the body.
Byczynski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Byczynski is leaning against Dick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dick avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
A short right from Byczynski on the inside.
Byczynski landing knees to the body.

Dick tumbles to the floor! Byczynski threw a big shot that dropped him and now Byczynski is on top looking to finish! Dick has guard but can he survive?!

Dick is rocked!
Byczynski with a nice head shot there.
Dick is still in real trouble! Can Byczynski finish him?
Byczynski gets to his feet and stands over Dick, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dick felt that one! Byczynski unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dick from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nataniel Byczynski!
Nataniel Byczynski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125, into his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato has chosen STILL BALLIN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sun Kato told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Walter
vs
Kato

173 cm
39
225 lbs
24 - 22 - 1

187 cm
41
220 lbs
37 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent 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 24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Peter Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sun Kato!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter misses with a takedown attempt - Kato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kato delivers a nice body kick.
Kato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Walter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kato defends well and Walter ends up having to push Kato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walter is defended easily by Kato.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter checks a low kick from Kato.
Kato lands a body shot.
Walter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kato is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Walter with a body shot.
Kato leaves Walter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kato throws a shot to the body.
Walter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kato counters with a nice uppercut.
Walter shoots in for a takedown but Kato shows good takedown defense.
Walter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kato throws out a counter right but Walter avoids it with no problem.
Kato looks to land a combination. Walter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Walter has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walter attempts a counter takedown but Kato avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kato wants it to stay on the feet.
Kato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Walter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kato. Kato obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Kato as Walter shoots in.
Kato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kato is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Walter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kato. Walter shrugs it off though.
Walter avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato throws a leg kick but Walter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Walter tries to counter with a takedown but Kato is quick to defend against it.
Kato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Walter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kato's guard.
Kato looking for a sweep. Not yet Kato, not yet.
Walter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walter stands up over Kato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter throws a big elbow that misses.
Walter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walter being controlled here momentarily.
Kato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walter is one step ahead there.
Walter throwing strikes from guard but Kato blocks nicely.
Walter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walter lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Kato dominated that round.
That's time! Walter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Walter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kato's guard.
Walter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walter cracks Kato with a solid left hand.

Kato is rocked!
Walter arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kato's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Walter!
Peter Walter thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Hunt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hunt
vs
Yuen

200 cm
39
245 lbs
20 - 22 - 0

177 cm
40
160 lbs
34 - 25 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yuen drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.

Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yuen is able to avoid easily.
Yuen tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt throws a body punch but Yuen moves out of range.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Yuen tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yuen slips under a jab.
Yuen tries to clinch up.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yuen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yuen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Yuen.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yuen throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Yuen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tests Yuen's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Sean Yuen has been cut.
Hunt misses with a hook
letting Yuen counter with a right hand.
Hunt tries to clinch but Yuen moves away
enabling Yuen to counter with a crisp jab.
Yuen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yuen scores with a hook.
Yuen blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Yuen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yuen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yuen throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt misses the body punch
and Yuen counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt swings for the body but Yuen moves out of range.
Tony Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Yuen is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen checks a leg kick.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Yuen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Yuen saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Yuen throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yuen misses with an elbow over the top.
Yuen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses.
Hunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunt tries a body shot but Yuen blocks it.

Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yuen checks a leg kick.
Hunt is looking to slow Yuen down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yuen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Yuen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yuen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Yuen connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yuen.
Yuen throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Yuen's head but Yuen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yuen throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Yuen checks it.
Yuen tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Yuen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuen.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Yuen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Hunt lands.

Yuen rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hunt throws an elbow but misses.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Yuen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hunt breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuen.
A clash of legs there as Yuen blocks the low kick.
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Yuen checks it.
Yuen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuen defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Yuen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt is looking for a counter combo.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tony Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Yuen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Yuen ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook
letting Yuen counter with a right hand.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yuen ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Yuen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt slips under a jab from Yuen.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuen.
Yuen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Yuen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yuen has time to react.
Hunt lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt swings for the body but Yuen moves out of range.
Tony Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tony Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuen.
Yuen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt tries to clinch up
and Yuen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yuen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuen feints the counter takedown.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yuen.
Yuen takes one to the side of the head.
A left lands for Yuen.
Yuen defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yuen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Yuen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yuen scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yuen blocks a jab.
Yuen wants to counter with a clinch but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Yuen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yuen's calf.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuen circles away quickly and effectively.
Yuen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yuen duly obliges.
Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yuen counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yuen misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunt throws a low kick but Yuen avoids it.
Nice body kick from Yuen.
Yuen throws a big shot that misses.
Yuen checks a low kick from Hunt.
Yuen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Hunt throws a lazy body kick
and Yuen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yuen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yuen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuen connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hunt misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Yuen's leg but Yuen calmly moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuen.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Yuen is avoiding it.
Yuen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yuen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.

Yuen has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hunt misses with an elbow over the top.
Hunt throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yuen.
Yuen blocks an elbow strike from Hunt.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yuen.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sean Yuen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sean Yuen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt takes a swing at Yuen's ribcage but misses.
Yuen tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunt is wise to it.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yuen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body

and Yuen counters by clinching up.
Yuen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Yuen is stalling here.
Hunt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yuen blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Yuen avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yuen.
Yuen presses Hunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yuen avoids it.
Hunt gets underhooks to prevent Yuen's takedown attempt.
Tony Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Yuen.
Yuen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yuen takes a shot to the head.
Hunt lands a nice elbow.
Yuen avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Hunt lands an elbow just above Yuen 's eye.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Yuen won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hunt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yuen's brow.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yuen has him pressed against the cage.

Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yuen misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Yuen circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Yuen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt wants to slow Yuen down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Yuen counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Yuen.
Hunt tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Yuen counter with a right hand.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Yuen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt defending well as Yuen loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hunt throws a hook but Yuen blocks it.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yuen tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Yuen avoids it.
Yuen avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Yuen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yuen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Yuen tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunt is wise to it.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Yuen pushes him off.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Yuen works the jab nicely.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt misses with a body shot
letting Yuen counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuen ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Yuen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yuen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Yuen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hunt's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuen passes Hunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yuen passes to side control.
Hunt is being controlled here.
Yuen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hunt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yuen's best efforts.
Hunt tries to roll over but Yuen keeps him under control.
Hunt wants to control but Yuen is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Yuen.
I think Yuen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Town by Macklemore. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Johnson
vs
Rogers

192 cm
42
285 lbs
32 - 25 - 1

189 cm
39
220 lbs
29 - 29 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Modern Wear Apparel

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 32 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Rogers lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Rogers unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Johnson throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rogers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Rogers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Rogers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
A big right from Rogers misses.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson lands a jab to Rogers's midsection.
Rogers looks winded!
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Rogers needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Steve Rogers has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rogerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Rogers is rocked!
Johnson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Rogers's head, knocking him out cold! Johnson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Johnson!
After winning the bout, Jordan Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Girlfriend. Tyler has chosen Yep as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jake Ryan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ryan
vs
Tyler

186 cm
40
222 lbs
50 - 22 - 5

170 cm
40
181 lbs
40 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 50 - 22 - 5, fighting out of London, Jake Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Nice uppercut there from Ryan.
Ryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ryan wants to land a leg kick but Tyler is out of range.
Ryan lands a jab to the head.
Tyler lands a jab to the nose.
Tyler tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyler.
A head kick misses from Ryan.
Tyler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryan misses with a leg kick
and Tyler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. Tyler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyler shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyler feints the counter takedown.
Jake Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tyler instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Tyler fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Tyler scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ryan walks away with a smile on his face. Tyler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyler throws a big shot that misses.
Tyler doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Tyler moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan throws out a leg kick but Tyler moves out of range and Ryan only half commits.
Tyler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ryan throws a hook but Tyler blocks it.
Tyler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryan throws a low kick but Tyler moves out of range easily.
Tyler lands with a right hand.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Tyler moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
A low kick from Ryan misses

so Tyler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tyler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler looking to pass the guard.
Ryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryan pulls Tyler in close to prevent any damage.
Tyler throws a strike but Ryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Tyler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ryan passes into side control.
Tyler is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ryan decides to stand back up. Ryan steps back and let's Tyler get back to his feet.
Tyler lands a head shot.
Tyler misses with a double jab.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyler.
Ryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan lands with an overhand left.
Ryan throws a low kick, looking for Tyler's leg but Tyler calmly moves out of range.
Tyler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tyler looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyler is looking to clinch.
Ryan throws a hook but Tyler avoids it easily.
Ryan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyler.
Ryan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan stuffs the takedown.
Jake Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tyler.
Tyler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ryan defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tyler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryan misses with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Ryan

and Tyler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tyler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryan defending well though.
Tyler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyler.
Ryan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.
Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tyler working the head and body with strikes.
Tyler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ryan trying to hold on to Tyler's head to control him but Tyler postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan moves into full guard.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jake Tyler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyler postures up in Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Tyler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ryan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tyler, into his guard.

Tyler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ryan has passed into half guard!

Tyler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Tyler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tyler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryan's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control the hands but Tyler breaks the grip.
Tyler lands punches and elbows.

It looks like Jake Ryan has been cut.

Tyler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ryan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tyler is hanging on to Ryan's back as he tries to escape.
Tyler lands punches and elbows.
Ryan trying to control but not successfully.
Tyler is hanging on to Ryan's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tyler lands strikes to the head.

Tyler is persistently looking for the submission but Ryan is defending it well.
Ryan staying busy and making it hard for Tyler to control.
Tyler throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyler lands a shot to the head.
Tyler is throwing strikes but Ryan counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Ryan regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Tyler 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ryan needs to keep his hands up - Tyler had a free shot at his head there.
Tyler ducks right into an uppercut from Ryan.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Tyler moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Tyler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyler.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Ryan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyler is out of range and Ryan settles back down.
Jake Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan lands a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Tyler blocks the leg kick.
Jake Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Tyler's head but Tyler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan sets himself, and Tyler steps forward looking for the clinch! Ryan avoids it this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyler as he connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryan.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.

Tyler has closed the distance and engaged Ryan in a clinch.
Tyler misses with a body punch.
Tyler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryans head.

Tyler has Ryan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tyler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ryan tumbling to the mat - Tyler dives into Ryan's guard.
Tyler postures up.
Ryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Tyler lying in Ryan's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ryan decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Tyler taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Ryan!
Jake Ryan retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jake Ryan 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.
The defeated Jake Tyler had this to say: 'Again, I was ready and motivated more than ever for this, I trained so hard and found my drive and determination again. I'm not done, no way.. I'll earn a third fight with Jake Ryan, he is a true Champion and he is a killer, congrats to him.'.