ROV 10: New Years Bash PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Ship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Turner is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ship
vs
Turner

200 cm
19
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Psycho Ship !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Turner!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ship avoids it really well and circles away.
Ship shoots in and drives through. Turner sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ship .
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Ship pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psycho Ship . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ship shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ship defends it well.
Turner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ship is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ship throws a hook but Turner blocks it.

Ship gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Turner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Turner lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner postures up in Ship 's guard and throws a big left but Ship blocks it.
Turner preventing the sweep.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turner lands a couple of elbows.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Ship .
Turner lands a couple of elbows.
Turner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turner works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turner thows a huge punch but Ship dodges it nicely.
Ship wants to control but Turner is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ship wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ship has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Ship misses the target.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Ship pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ship throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Ship misses with a wild body shot.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ship misses with a body shot.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Ship pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ship throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ship defends it well.
Ship slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship scores with a punch to the head.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turner moves out of range as Ship strikes.
Ship fails with a takedown attempt.
Ship keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ship .
Ship shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turner defends it nicely.
Turner with the counter takedown but Ship avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner slips a jab from Ship .

Ship dives in and scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
Ship has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turner pulls Ship in close to his closed guard and prevents Ship from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ship wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turner is on top in guard.

Turner lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ship utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Psycho Ship will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Turner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ship is trying to defend but Turner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turner is trying to control. Ship wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turner working Ship over with strikes.
Ship regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Turner.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner cracks Ship with a solid left hand.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Ship utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Turner wants to control from the top but Ship keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ship shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turner sprawls well. Turner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ship gets slowly back to his feet.
Ship looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ship slaps away a takedown attempt from Turner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ship throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ship stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ship wants it to stay on the feet.
Ship drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turner sprawls and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ship tries to avoid it but Turner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ship to the ground. Ship escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Psycho Ship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Turner.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ship misses with a hook.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ship leaves Turner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ship is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ship has a takedown stuffed.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Ship slips the punch.
Turner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ship tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turner defends well and Ship ends up having to push Turner into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Ship throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Turner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ship keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Ship on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ship tries to get out of the position.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Ship .
Turner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ship 's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turner trying to control but Ship is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ship counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Turner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Turner is looking to control Ship 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted?
Turner controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Psycho Ship will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ship tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ship somewhat.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Turner tries to sprawl but Ship drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ship throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Ship thows a huge punch but Turner dodges it nicely.
Ship tries to pass to full mount but Turner defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ship is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ship missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ship wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Turner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ship 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ship 's back!
Ship is trying to remain composed but Turner is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Turner trying to control momentarily.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Turner.

It looks like Psycho Ship has been cut.
Turner lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ship 's head.
Turner is landing with strikes from the back.

Psycho Ship 's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ship rolls, trying to escape but Turner keeps control of the position.
Turner connects with a big shot to the side of Ship 's head.

Psycho Ship 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Turner throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ship could be in trouble here!

Jeez, Psycho Ship 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Psycho Ship 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Turner!
A relieved looking Bobby Turner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Psycho Ship was interviewed post fight and said 'THE SHIP WILL BE BACK TO DOMINATE ALL '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the ring accompanied by Doom. Micheal Alvarez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miles Davis's chin.

Alvarez
vs
Davis

160 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micheal Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miles Davis!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Davis just manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davis!

It looks like Micheal Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Miles Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvarez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvarez.
Davis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Davis misses the jab.
Davis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvarez.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Alvarez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lands with a right hand.
Davis scores with a jab to the head.
Davis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvarez - the referee stops the clock and Davis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvarez. Davis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

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

Davis is rocked!

It looks like Miles Davis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Davis really felt that one!
Davis looks winded!
Alvarez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davis.

Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Alvarez keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is pushing Davis up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Davis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davis dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the ropes.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Davis tries to circle away but Alvarez has him pinned against the ropes.
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.
Alvarez lands an elbow just above Davis 's eye.
Alvarez lands an elbow that stopped Davis in his tracks for a moment.

That has opened up Miles Davis's cut even more.
Alvarez pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Davis! Alvarez unloads with more strikes and Davis sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Alvarez!
Micheal Alvarez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Soren Bammerthwaite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhael Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bammerthwaite
vs
Tomas

165 cm
25
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

168 cm
26
147 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soren Bammerthwaite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhael Tomas!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bammerthwaite scores with a takedown into Tomas's guard.
Bammerthwaite prevents Tomas from getting back to his feet.
Tomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tomas wants to stand and escape but Bammerthwaite is having none of it.
Tomas wants to hit a switch here but Bammerthwaite passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tomas there!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bammerthwaite is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tomas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tomas is squirming around, avoiding Bammerthwaite's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bammerthwaite wants to control the pace but Tomas is squirming around nicely.
Tomas can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bammerthwaite scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tomas?
Bammerthwaite breaks from Tomas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tomas is desperately trying to improve his position but Bammerthwaite has a good base and remains in mount.
Tomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bammerthwaite working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tomas is trying to escape the mount.
Tomas tries to hold on but Bammerthwaite pushes him away.
Bammerthwaite lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite wants to control the pace but Tomas is squirming around nicely.
Tomas is looking to improve his position but Bammerthwaite isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tomas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bammerthwaite working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bammerthwaite trying to control but Tomas is having none of it.

Bammerthwaite working for a submission but Tomas is keeping him at bay.
Tomas tries to hold on but Bammerthwaite pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomas is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bammerthwaite is staying active.
Bammerthwaite landing shots from mount.
Tomas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tomas has his hands clasped together around Bammerthwaite's back. He's all about the action.
Tomas won't allow Bammerthwaite to pass to mount.
Tomas is trying to stand back up but Bammerthwaite is controlling him
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite wants to control but Tomas is keeping him busy.

Tomas actively working from the bottom here.
Bammerthwaite prevents Tomas from improving his position.
Tomas gets full guard.
Bammerthwaite won't allow Tomas to sweep him here.
Bammerthwaite wants to pass the guard but Tomas is keeping the position.
Tomas has momentary wrist control but Bammerthwaite slips an elbow through the middle.
Bammerthwaite postures up.
Bammerthwaite wants to control from the top but Tomas keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from Bammerthwaite as Tomas shoots in.
Bammerthwaite throws a body punch but Tomas moves out of range.
Tomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bammerthwaite counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bammerthwaite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bammerthwaite is nestled in close to Tomas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bammerthwaite stops Tomas from getting back to his feet.
Tomas is looking to control Bammerthwaite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tomas avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tomas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bammerthwaite is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tomas!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tomas wants to hold on but Bammerthwaite pushes him away.
Bammerthwaite pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tomas is squirming around, avoiding Bammerthwaite's attempts to control the action.
Tomas is trying desperately to improve position.
Tomas keeps trying to improve his position.
Tomas is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bammerthwaite looking to control but Tomas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite controlling his opponent.
Tomas wants to try and get back to his feet.
Tomas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tomas is trying to control but can't.
Tomas is refusing to be controlled, as Bammerthwaite sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tomas wants to control but Bammerthwaite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bammerthwaite uses his free foot to push down on Tomas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tomas.
Bammerthwaite trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tomas is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite wants to control the pace but Tomas is squirming around nicely.
Soren Bammerthwaite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tomas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bammerthwaite landing strikes from the mount.
Tomas tries to hold on but Bammerthwaite pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bammerthwaite content just to control the position here.
Tomas is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soren Bammerthwaite dominated that second 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.

Bammerthwaite shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomas tries to sprawl out of it but Bammerthwaite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Bammerthwaite moves into the clinch.
Bammerthwaite can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bammerthwaite has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tomas after a bit of a struggle.
Tomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

Bammerthwaite is trying to trip Tomas. He has hold of a leg but Tomas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bammerthwaite persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas is trying to control the position but Bammerthwaite postures up.
Tomas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tomas keeping moving, preventing Bammerthwaite from controlling successfully.
Bammerthwaite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bammerthwaite wants to control from the top but Tomas keeps moving.
Tomas controls Bammerthwaite momentarily but Bammerthwaite frees himself.

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.

Tomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bammerthwaite trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomas is trying to control the position but Bammerthwaite postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bammerthwaite as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tomas is defended easily by Bammerthwaite.
Soren Bammerthwaite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhael Tomas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite tries to clinch up.
Bammerthwaite misses with a right hand
and Tomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Bammerthwaite is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tomas ducks under a wild hook from Bammerthwaite.
Bammerthwaite wants to clinch up but Tomas keeps it at a distance.
Bammerthwaite throws a body punch but Tomas moves out of range.
Tomas tries to clinch up but Bammerthwaite circles away and keeps his distance.

Bammerthwaite closes the distance and clinches.
Tomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bammerthwaite.
Bammerthwaite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomas can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite has had enough of the clinch but Tomas keeps him there for the moment.

Tomas breaks from the clinch.
Bammerthwaite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tomas as he jumps to the side.
Bammerthwaite misses with a left hand
and Tomas counters with a series of strikes. Bammerthwaite will be more careful next time no doubt.

Bammerthwaite moves into the clinch.
Tomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bammerthwaite prevents it.
Bammerthwaite wants to break free but Tomas has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bammerthwaite can't get the takedown.
Tomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Bammerthwaite to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Soren Bammerthwaite did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A low kick from Tomas is predictable there

and Bammerthwaite counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bammerthwaite manages to get himself to full guard.

Bammerthwaite is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomas wants to control from the top but Bammerthwaite keeps moving.

Bammerthwaite working for submissions but it's allowed Tomas to get to half guard.
Bammerthwaite wants to get back to full guard but Tomas has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas looking to control but Bammerthwaite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bammerthwaite is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tomas thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bammerthwaite slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bammerthwaite wants to control but Tomas is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Tomas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bammerthwaite has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tomas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomas wants to pass the guard but Bammerthwaite is defending well.
Bammerthwaite trying to control from the bottom.

Bammerthwaite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tomas trying to pass the guard but Bammerthwaite defending well.

Tomas seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tomas tries to control but Bammerthwaite wriggling away.

Tomas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bammerthwaite is squirming around, avoiding Tomas's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bammerthwaite avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tomas.
Bammerthwaite sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bammerthwaite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tomas trying to control the action but Bammerthwaite is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bammerthwaite wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhael Tomas dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bammerthwaite's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tomas closes the distance and clinches up with Bammerthwaite, looking for a takedown. Tomas pushes Bammerthwaite against the ropes but Bammerthwaite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bammerthwaite feinted with a counter takedown.

Bammerthwaite pushes Tomas up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tomas prevents Bammerthwaite from breaking the clinch.
Tomas tries to circle away but Bammerthwaite has him pinned against the ropes.
Tomas prevents Bammerthwaite from breaking the clinch.
Bammerthwaite wants to take the fight to the mat but Tomas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bammerthwaite pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bammerthwaite pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bammerthwaite defends it nicely.
Soren Bammerthwaite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhael Tomas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mikhael Tomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bammerthwaite closes the distance and clinches up with Tomas, looking for a takedown. Bammerthwaite pushes Tomas against the ropes but Tomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Tomas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bammerthwaite tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tomas is in Bammerthwaite's guard.
Bammerthwaite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tomas forces his way into half guard.

Tomas is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Bammerthwaite has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Tomas is in a lot of trouble! Bammerthwaite is straining to finish and he's done it! Tomas taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Soren Bammerthwaite!
Our winner, Soren Bammerthwaite, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rapen Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!On his way into the ring it seems that Tony Ramos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tony Ramos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ramos
vs
Murder

162 cm
19
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
148 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rapen Murder!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Murder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murder is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Murder misses.
It looked like Ramos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murder.
Murder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramos sprawls well. Ramos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murder gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Murder digs a good hook to Ramos's body.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ramos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Tony Ramos has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Ramos catches Murder right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murder. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rapen Murder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos avoids the body shot from Murder.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos takes a swing at Murder's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramos clinches up with Murder and pushes him back against the ropes.
Murder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos is leaning against Murder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ramos throws a punch but it's blocked by Murder.
Ramos struggles to land a body shot inside as Murder controls his hands.
Ramos pushes Murder back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramos throws a punch but it's blocked by Murder.
Murder struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramos controls his hands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murder has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short uppercut from Ramos.
Murder blocks a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Murder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ramos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
Murder tries to work over Ramos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramos lands a nice uppercut.
Ramos gets through Murder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Murder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramos.
Murder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ramos tries to work over Murder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramos pushes Murder back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramos misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramos prevents Murder from breaking the clinch.
Ramos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramos tries a body shot but Murder blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Ramos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ramos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murder has a couple of punches blocked by Ramos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramos.
Murder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ramos digs a right hand underneath Murder's ribcage. Murder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Murder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Murder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Murder.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murders head.
Ramos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murder blocks a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a shot to the side of Murder's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Murder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ramos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Ramos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Ramos'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.

Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos tries to counter by clinching up but Murder breaks away and moves out of range.
Ramos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murder can do to turn this around?
Ramos misses with a looping right.
Murder lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramos off the ropes and back into range.
Ramos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Murder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Murder moves away and avoids it.
Murder is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Ramos closes the distance and clinches.
Ramos lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos is working Murder over against the ropes.
Murder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Ramos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murder blocks a body shot from Ramos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tony Ramos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramos tries to throw a body punch but Murder avoids it by throwing Ramos back against the ropes.
Murder tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramos avoids the damage to the body.
Ramos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murder blocks an uppercut.
Ramos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murder or not.
Ramos is leaning against Murder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Ramos.
Ramos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramos lands with a light punch inside.
Ramos tries a body shot but Murder blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramos lands a left hand.
A short right from Ramos on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramos is leaning against Murder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ramos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murder backwards.
Ramos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murder's elbow.
Murder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramos has him pressed against the ropes.
Ramos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Ramos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder prevents a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ramos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramos cracks Murder with a nice body shot.
Ramos misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ramos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Ramos.
Ramos gets through Murder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murder.
Ramos is working Murder over against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Ramos misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos tries to throw a body punch but Murder avoids it by throwing Ramos back against the ropes.
Murder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ramos.
Murder prevents a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos working aggressively here.
Ramos misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ramos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramos misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramos misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Ramos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Ramos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A lazy left from Murder finds it's target.
Murder misses the shot to the body.
Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramos looks to throw the jab but Murder is out of range.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murder connects with a nice looking jab.
Murder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murder was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murder moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murder. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murder manages to avoid it.
Murder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Murder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murder ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Murder ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Murder feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murder.
Murder swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Murder drops his hands momentarily and Ramos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Murder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramos lands a jab to the head.
Murder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Murder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos.
Murder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ramos rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws a body punch but Murder moves out of range.
Ramos takes a swing at Murder's ribcage but misses.
Murder lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramos off the ropes and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Ramos.
Murder scores with a jab to the body.
Murder throws a leg kick that misses.
Murder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Murder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murder cracks Ramos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A jab from Ramos misses.
The crowd cheers as Murder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramos doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramos checks it well.
Ramos swings for the body but Murder moves out of range.
Murder is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murder catches Ramos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murder closes the distance and clinches up with Ramos, looking for a takedown. Murder pushes Ramos against the ropes but Ramos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Murder moves away and avoids it.
Murder lands a slapping body shot.
Murder has a takedown stuffed.
Tony Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rapen Murder.
Murder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramos lands with an uppercut that bounces Murder off the ropes and back into range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Murder is just out of range.
Murder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murder.
Murder connects with a right hand. Ramos shakes it off.
Murder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramos circles away.
Murder lands a nice hook to Ramos's body. Ramos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Murder.
Ramos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Rapen Murder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos misses with a left hand
and Murder counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tony Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramos in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rapen Murder just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Tony Ramos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A jab from Murder misses.
Murder throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos misses the jab.
Ramos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murder swings away with a body shot that misses

and Ramos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ramos.
Ramos tries to work over Murder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Ramos.
Ramos misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramos.
Ramos tries to work over Murder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramos misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
Murder blocks a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murder.
Ramos tries a body shot but Murder blocks it.
Ramos misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murder backwards.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramos.
Ramos tries to work over Murder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murder misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ramos throws a punch but it's blocked by Murder.
Ramos misses with a body punch.
Ramos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murder backwards.
Ramos pushes Murder back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos cracks Murder with a nice body shot.
Murder is looking for a takedown.
Ramos working aggressively here.
Ramos tries to throw a body punch but Murder avoids it by throwing Ramos back against the ropes.
Ramos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murders head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos pushes Murder back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ramos lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Murder.
Good body shot from Ramos.
Murder is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice left hand lands by Ramos.
Murder prevents a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Murder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ramos tries a body shot but Murder blocks it.
Murder blocks a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos tries a body shot but Murder blocks it.
Murder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ramos.
Ramos misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Murder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Murder controls the action.
Ramos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murder's elbow.
Ramos lands with a right to the head.
Ramos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murder backwards.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
Murder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramos walks away with a smile on his face. Murder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murder loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Murder is just out of range.
Murder feints the counter takedown.
Murder misses with a low kick.
Ramos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Ramos had his way with Rapen Murder in that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Ramos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Murder slips under a jab.
Murder misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Murder is predictable there

and Ramos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ramos.
Ramos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramos keeps control of Murder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murder looking to slow down the pace here.
Ramos tries to work over Murder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos lands a body shot.
Ramos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramos gets through Murder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Murder controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos pushes Murder back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramos working aggressively here.
Ramos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murders head.
Ramos tries a body shot but Murder blocks it.
Murder working aggressively here.
Murder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Murder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramos tries to work over Murder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramos just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Tony Ramos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries to work over Murder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
Ramos misses with the head strike.
Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Murder controls the action.
Ramos tries to throw a body punch but Murder avoids it by throwing Ramos back against the ropes.
Ramos scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramos misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Ramos.
Ramos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramos scores with a shot to the side of Murder's head.
A head punch on the inside from Murder fails to land.
Ramos misses with a punch on the inside.
Murder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos tries a body shot but Murder blocks it.
Ramos tries to throw a body punch but Murder avoids it by throwing Ramos back against the ropes.
Ramos throws a punch but it's blocked by Murder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramos.
Rapen Murder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramos misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike.
Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Murder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murder blocking some punches.
Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Murder controls the action.
Ramos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Murder.
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramos tries to work over Murder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Murder.
Ramos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Ramos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:44
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:44
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Ramos!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qfc Champ Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Champ Ii
vs
Grant

195 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

218 cm
25
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Cripplers Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Qfc Champ Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Grant!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Champ Ii's sensitive parts.
Champ Ii misses with a right hand
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Champ Ii - just one landing.
Grant throws out a leg kick but Champ Ii moves out of range and Grant only half commits.
Champ Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Champ Ii.

Champ Ii has managed to clinch.
Champ Ii gets through Grant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Champ Ii digs a right hand underneath Grant's ribcage. Grant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grant looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Champ Ii as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Champ Ii.
A hook to the body from Champ Ii.
Champ Ii works on Grant's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Champ Ii lands a nice uppercut.
Grant letting Champ Ii take a breather here.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Champ Ii lands a right hand.
Grant has Champ Ii pressed against the ropes, preventing Champ Ii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Champ Ii drops Grant onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Grant is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!

Grant is rocked!

It looks like Carter Grant has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Champ Ii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Champ Ii finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Grant pressed against the ropes. Champ Ii frees himself up and cracks Champ Ii with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Grant crumples to the floor, out cold! Champ Ii jumps on to the ropes and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Qfc Champ Ii!
After winning the bout, Qfc Champ Ii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Macari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qfc Champ Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Macari
vs
Champ Iii

160 cm
26
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

176 cm
26
166 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Cripplers Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Macari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Qfc Champ Iii!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macari has his takedown stuffed
and Champ Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Champ Iii lands a jab to the head.
Champ Iii lands a slapping body shot.

Macari closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Champ Iii.
Macari is working for takedown but Champ Iii is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short body shot lands from Champ Iii as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Champ Iii.
Champ Iii lands a shot to the body.
Macari is breathing heavily.
Champ Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Champ Iii lands a body punch.
Champ Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Champ Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ Iii wants to break free but Macari has control.
Champ Iii digs a right hand underneath Macari's ribcage. Macari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Macari letting Champ Iii take a breather here.
Champ Iii lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Champ Iii.
A short left from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Champ Iii as Macari tries to tie him up.
Champ Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Macari has double underhooks.
Champ Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Macari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii digs a right hand into Macari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Macari's gas tank.
Champ Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macari backwards.
Good body shot from Champ Iii.
Good body shot from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii'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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Champ Iii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Champ Iii.

It looks like Thiago Macari has been cut.
Champ Iii lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Macari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Champ Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Champ Iii.
A hook to the body from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Macari.
Champ Iii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Champ Iii.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Champ Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Champ Iii lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champ Iii slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Champ Iii lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Champ Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Champ Iii lands a left hand.
Macari is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Champ Iii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Champ Iii has Macari pressed against the ropes.
The referee calls for Champ Iii to work.
Champ Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Champ Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qfc Champ Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Macari's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Macari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Macari needs to keep his hands up - Champ Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Champ Iii is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Macari drops his hands momentarily and Champ Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Champ Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Champ Iii is trying to break the clinch but Macari has him pressed against the ropes.
Champ Iii lands a body punch.
Champ Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Champ Iii scores with a shoulder strike.

Champ Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Champ Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Champ Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Champ Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Macari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Champ Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Champ Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Champ Iii.

Champ Iii breaks from the clinch.
Champ Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Champ Iii lands.
Champ Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macari's hands.
Champ Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Macari at a distance.
Champ Iii lands a lovely overhand right.

Macari is rocked!
Qfc Champ Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Champ Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Macari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left lands for Champ Iii.
Champ Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Champ Iii! Macari is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qfc Champ Iii!
Our winner, Qfc Champ Iii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Gloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent has chosen Break the rules as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Gloom
vs
Kent

192 cm
19
225 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guido Gloom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gloom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kent sprawls well. Kent wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gloom gets slowly back to his feet.
Kent throws a shot from downtown. Gloom moves away and avoids it.
Gloom thows a left - swing and a miss!

Gloom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gloom showed some decent athleticism there.
Kent wants to get back to full guard.
Gloom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent keeping control of the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gloom seems to be working for a kimura but Kent defends the submission attempt.
Kent is trying to maintain the position but Gloom is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kent wants to get back to full guard.
Kent won't allow Gloom to pass to mount.
Kent tries to roll over but Gloom keeps him under control.
Kent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gloom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kent won't allow Gloom to pass to mount.
Gloom is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gloom is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kent can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Gloom is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gloom extends the arm and Kent is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guido Gloom!
Guido Gloom retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Guido Gloom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Clark Kent was interviewed post fight and said 'All I can do is apologize to the fans and wait for the results of his drug test. '.