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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jemmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jemmy Dean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dean
vs
Durden

185 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

220 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jemmy Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean tries to clinch but Durden moves out of range.

Dean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Durden did well to prevent Dean getting side control.
Durden is trying to control but can't.
Dean not doing much here.

Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dean pulls his head out easily.
Dean tries to stand but can't do so whilst Durden controls his leg.
Durden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden is looking to improve his position.
Dean is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dean wants to stand but Durden has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean thows a huge punch but Durden dodges it nicely.
Durden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dean.
Dean seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durden keeps working.
Dean has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Durden trying to hold on to Dean's head to control him but Dean postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dean or perhaps it was just good defense by Durden, which made it look bad.
Durden has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dean is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Durden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Dean misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durden as he avoids it easily.
Durden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dean is fending him off so far but Durden persists. Nope, Dean circles away and we're back to standing.
Durden scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Jemmy Dean has been cut.

Dean dives in and scores a takedown into Durden's guard.
Dean throwing strikes but missing.
Durden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dean wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Dean stopping the sweep attempt from Durden.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Dean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Durden wants to control the position but Dean says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom.
Durden throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Dean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dean thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durden's head.
Durden is looking for a sweep. Dean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Durden keeps trying to improve his position.
Dean drops an elbow to the side of Durden's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dean prevents Durden from standing back up.
Durden is looking to improve his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dean shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Durden counters with a crisp one two that drops Dean! Durden thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dean to his feet! Dean is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jemmy Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durden but Durden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dean is breathing heavily.

Durden rushes Dean and presses him up against the cage.
Dean tries to pull guard but Durden holds him up against the cage and eventually Dean drops back down to his feet.
Durden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durden is pressed up against the cage. Dean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Durden down to the mat. Durden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Durden stuffs the takedown.
Durden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dean tries to avoid it but Durden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dean to the ground. Dean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dean tries to counter with a takedown but Durden is quick to defend against it.
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 Jemmy Dean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jemmy Dean's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Durden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durden is looking for the big counter here.

Dean looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Dean is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Dean eventually gives up the hold.
Dean prevents Durden from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dean.
Dean with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Durden pushes Dean off looking to stand but Dean dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dean scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durden can do to turn this around?

Dean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dean trying to mount his opponent but Durden defends it.
Durden is pressing down on Dean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Durden wants to improve his position but instead Dean has moved into half guard.
Ground and pound from Dean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is looking to stall here but Durden recovers full guard.
Dean preventing the sweep.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dean is working hard here to advance position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Durden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dean is controlling him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Dean gets tackled into the cage by Durden. Durden maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden stops a takedown attempt from Dean.
Dean is trying to pull guard but Durden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Durden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durden tries to clinch up but Dean circles away and keeps his distance.
Dean on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Dean drives through and clinches with Durden against the cage.
Durden prevents Dean from breaking the clinch.
Durden gets through Dean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jemmy Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dean can't get the takedown.
Durden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dean avoids it.
Durden stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden prevents Dean from breaking the clinch.
Dean throws an elbow that misses.
Dean can't get the takedown.

Durden breaks from the clinch.
Dean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durden lands a nice looking body shot.
Durden misses with a jab, cross combination.

Durden forces Dean back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Durden breaks from the clinch.
Durden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jemmy Dean's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dean avoids a punch combination nicely.

Dean scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dean prevents Durden from standing back up.
Durden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dean trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom.
Dean trying to control from Durden's half guard. Durden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden trying to keep a closed guard but Dean is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Durden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Dean fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Durden sprawls well initially but Dean persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dean lands a nice short elbow.

Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dean pulls his head out easily.
Dean is thwarting Durden's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden wants to get back to his feet.
Dean working over Durden with some ground and pound. Durden looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dean is trying to control the action in half guard but Durden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dean has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Durden is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dean won't let Durden get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Dean is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Durden to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Durden shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean lands a big shot there that rocks Durden but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dean lands a big elbow.
Dean sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dean scoring with strikes but Durden is staying in there.
Durden is trying desperately to improve position.
Durden tries to hold on but Dean pushes him away.
Dean raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Durden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Durden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dean missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dean prevents Durden from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dean not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jemmy Dean!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Dandas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonny Karpecny (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?

Dandas
vs
Karpecny

196 cm
25
260 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

202 cm
24
300 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Dandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonny Karpecny!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dandas clinches up against the cage.
Dandas lands with a light punch inside.
Karpecny tries to score a body lock takedown but Dandas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dandas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dandas is pressed up against the cage. Karpecny has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dandas down to the mat. Dandas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karpecny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dandas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Dandas has hold of one of Karpecny's legs. Karpecny is fighting the takedown attempt but Dandas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpecny keeping moving, preventing Dandas from controlling successfully.
Karpecny is looking to stand up but Dandas isn't so interested in that idea.
Dandas is standing up over Karpecny. Karpecny looks to escape but Dandas dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dandas trying to control the position but Karpecny is working away.

Dandas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karpecny has escaped the position, nice work there.

Dandas is trying to get an arm triangle but Karpecny is defending well.

That's two 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.

Dandas is trying to get an arm triangle but Karpecny is defending well.
Karpecny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karpecny is still trying to improve position.
Karpecny really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dandas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Dandas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karpecny, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Karpecny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dandas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on Dandas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dandas trying to control the action but Karpecny is working from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dandas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karpecny, who protects the arm well.
Dandas wants to control but Karpecny is keeping him busy.
Dandas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Dandas swings around for an armbar but Karpecny sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dandas's guard.
Karpecny wants to get up but he can't break Dandas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpecny wants to stand and escape but instead Dandas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Dandas pushes down on Karpecny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Dandas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck for Dandas with that takedown attempt.

Dandas clinches with his opponent.
Dandas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Karpecny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dandas prevents it.
Dandas stops a takedown attempt from Karpecny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dandas pulls Karpecny into guard.
Dandas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Karpecny puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Dandas looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Karpecny is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karpecny tries to stand and escape but Dandas is controlling the position.
Karpecny looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dandas is trying to control but can't.
Dandas is looking for a sweep. Karpecny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dandas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karpecny.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dandas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karpecny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karpecny's back!

Dandas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Karpecny is trying to get back to his feet but Dandas has full control of the position and if anything, Karpecny has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dandas is looking to control Karpecny but Karpecny is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Karpecny's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dandas is not going to allow Karpecny to sit and survive in this position.

Karpecny is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dandas gets his way!
Dandas gets his hands free as Karpecny looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandas punishes Karpecny with strikes from the back mount.

Dandas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Dandas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dandas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Karpecny's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dandas loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Karpecny hold on?
Dandas is controlling the position but Karpecny somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Karpecny wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpecny trying to hold on to Dandas's head to control him but Dandas postures up.

Dandas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Dandas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Karpecny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karpecny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dandas avoids it really well and circles away.
Dandas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Dandas moves into the clinch.

Dandas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpecny being controlled here, momentarily.
Karpecny keeping moving, preventing Dandas from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karpecny can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dandas throws a big elbow that misses.
Karpecny has a closed guard, preventing Dandas from standing up.
Karpecny keeping moving, preventing Dandas from controlling successfully.

Karpecny is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dandas defends well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dandas works over Karpecny with some ground and pound from guard.

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.
Dandas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dandas trying to control but Karpecny is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bruce Dandas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dandas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karpecny, pushing him back against the cage.

Dandas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Dandas has an Americana. Karpecny didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dandas is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dandas hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bruce Dandas!
A relieved looking Bruce Dandas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuteru Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter White will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Machida
vs
White

182 cm
24
211 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

185 cm
21
203 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

GREEN!160

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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuteru Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

White gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Machida to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into White's guard.
Machida landing with the ground and pound.
Machida wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Machida sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machida has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Machida trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machida controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machida's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machida's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Machida landing with the ground and pound.
Machida wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Machida looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

White tries to stand but Machida is controlling from the bottom.
Machida keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White is looking to stand up but Machida won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machida is trying to keep White in close.

White stands and steps away. Machida gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Machida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machida punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kazuteru Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White cracks Machida with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Kazuteru Machida has been cut.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
White lands a jab to the head.
Machida slips a straight right by White.
Walter White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida misses the shot to the body.

Machida gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White gets back to half guard.
Machida working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
White tries to get to full guard but Machida has control of the leg.
White is not content to let Machida control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machida seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
White won't allow Machida to pass to mount.
White 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machida stalling.

Machida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White is trying to stand back up but Machida is controlling him
Ground and pound from Machida.
White is trying to maintain the position but Machida is very close to passing his half 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.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machida.
Machida thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
White is concentrating on defense, preventing Machida from advancing position.
White is looking to improve his position.

Machida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White is pressing down on Machida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Machida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machida postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
White keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Machida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuteru Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuteru Machida's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
Machida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.

Machida scores with a takedown into White's guard.
Machida distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White controls Machida momentarily but Machida frees himself.
Machida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White looking to control.
Machida preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machida's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Machida stops White from standing up.
White seems keen to control Machida's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White wants to stand and escape but Machida is having none of it.
White wants to sweep here but Machida controlling him for the moment.
White is trying to keep Machida in close.
Machida stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machida lands a couple of digs.
White has control of Machida's left arm, preventing Machida from doing any damage.

Machida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Machida trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
White wants to get back to his feet but Machida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Machida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machida lands strikes from half guard.
Machida is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Machida is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Machida wants to control but White is keeping him busy.

Machida wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

White makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machida closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming White to the mat! White manages to get full guard.
Machida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
White trying to control the position.
Machida scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machida wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Machida throws a big elbow that misses.
White controls Machida momentarily but Machida frees himself.
Kazuteru Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machida throws a big elbow that misses.
White wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
Machida with a flurry of punches that miss.
White controlling Machida's posture.
Machida postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machida's guard. Nice move by White!

Machida trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
Machida throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Machida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

White decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuteru Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuteru Machida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazuteru Machida's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Machida takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Machida bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Machida closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Machida controlling the action here.
Machida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
White wants to control but Machida is keeping busy.
White moves into full guard.
Machida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machida throwing strikes but missing.
Machida wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into White's guard.
White controls Machida momentarily but Machida frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White wants to stand up but Machida is controlling him.
Machida sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machida preventing the sweep.

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.
Machida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but White 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.
Machida thuds a left hand into White's body.

Machida gets the takedown into side control.
White wants to control but Machida postures up.

Machida tries for a kimura but White is defending well.
White tries to buck Machida off but Machida is having none of it.
Machida throws a strike aimed at the side of White's head but White avoids it well.
White is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Machida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machida's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Machida prevents White from standing back up.
Machida working White over with strikes.
Machida has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Machida connects with a bit shot that sees White covering up! More strikes from Machida and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Machida is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuteru Machida!
Kazuteru Machida very nearly forgot to thank Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Investitor Gradnje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick The Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gradnje comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein-Moskau. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Gradnje
vs
The Destroyer

188 cm
23
213 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

190 cm
25
220 lbs
9 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Good knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Investitor Gradnje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick The Destroyer !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Destroyer throws a head kick that Gradnje semi-blocks.

Gradnje shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Destroyer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The Destroyer tries to improve position but can't.
Gradnje moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gradnje has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The Destroyer can't do much from the bottom here.

Gradnje looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gradnje working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gradnje advances to full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gradnje lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The Destroyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gradnje working The Destroyer over with strikes here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Investitor Gradnje!
Investitor Gradnje took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thx to my coach's and big shout out to all the guy's in ''Rape Academy'' gym, love ya all, much love for my fans cya next fight.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaimaa Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tj Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes to the cage accompanied by So Close Now. Tj Thomas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Fatu
vs
Thomas

193 cm
29
239 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

225 cm
43
255 lbs
25 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vaimaa Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tj Thomas!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Fatu misses.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Fatu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fatu takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Vaimaa Fatu has been cut.
Fatu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

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

Thomas is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thomas duly obliges.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Fatu saw that one coming.
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Fatu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fatu misses with a double jab.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Fatu circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Fatu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas clinches up with Fatu and pushes him back against the cage.

Fatu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Fatu keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Fatu ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Vaimaa Fatu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas throws a body punch but Fatu moves out of range.
Fatu throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Fatu keeps it at a distance.
Fatu scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Fatu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu circles away from the clinch attempt

and Fatu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fatu is trying to control but can't.
Fatu tries to kick Thomas off but Thomas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fatu is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Fatu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fatu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thomas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Vaimaa Fatu's cut is getting worse.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thomas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Fatu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu pushes Thomas off looking to stand but Thomas dives back in and keeps control.
Thomas is stalling here. Fatu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thomas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fatu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Thomas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fatu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fatu wants to get back to his feet but Thomas is holding on tight.

Fatu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thomas is on top in guard.
Fatu keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fatu is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
Fatu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Fatu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thomas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.

Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fatu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Fatu's legs - danger averted.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tj Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vaimaa Fatu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fatu tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fatu to the ground. Fatu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fatu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fatu.
Fatu swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Fatu throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.

Thomas gets a clinch.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Fatu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fatu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Fatu keeps him there for the moment.
Fatu missing with knees to the body.
Fatu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomas content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fatu blocks a jab.
Vaimaa Fatu is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fatu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fatu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Fatu.
Vaimaa Fatu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas cracks Fatu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fatu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Fatu didn't see that one coming.

Vaimaa Fatu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thomas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Fatu is trying to break free.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.

Thomas breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fatu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fatu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas tries to bum rush Fatu with a series of wild strikes but Fatu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Fatu misses.
A left lands for Thomas.
Fatu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fatu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Jeez, Vaimaa Fatu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fatu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vaimaa Fatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Thomas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu scores with a nice right hand.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Fatu circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Fatu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fatu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Fatu swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Fatu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fatu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas lands a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tj Thomas!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shitty Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makebono Bowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bill
vs
Bowen

225 cm
38
300 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

225 cm
39
300 lbs
26 - 69 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shitty Bill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 69 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Makebono Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Bill both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Makebono Bowen has been cut.
Bowen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sloppy strikes from Bill. Those never looked like landing.
Bowen misses with a lunging right hand

and Bill counters with a nice right hand that sends Bowen toppling to the canvas! Bowen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bill finish him?!
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!
Bill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Bowen backs away, Bill returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bill throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Bowen colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Bill as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Bowen is left battered and dazed whilst Bill and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shitty Bill!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shitty Bill made sure he mentioned VIRAL COMBAT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tore Rebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rebo comes to the cage accompanied by Papa Roach - Burn. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Rebo
vs
Holt

225 cm
39
283 lbs
33 - 20 - 0

185 cm
38
270 lbs
27 - 27 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tore Rebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Holt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Rebo.
Holt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Holt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rebo avoids the body shot from Holt.
Rebo is looking to counter punch.
Rebo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Holt finds it's target.
Rebo throws a sloppy head kick and Holt moves out of range easily.
Rebo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Holt misses its intended target.
Rebo lands a leg kick that knocks Holt off balance momentarily.
Holt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rebo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rebo slips under a jab.
Rebo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holt lands a nice hook to Rebo's body. Rebo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holt throws a hook to the side of Rebo's head but Rebo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rebo throwing a counter right hand but Holt manages to avoid it.
Holt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holt avoids the head kick by Rebo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Holt misses.
Rebo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It appears Rebo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rebo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rebo keeps Holt at a distance using the push kick.
Rebo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rebo looks to land a right hand but Holt moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Rebo.

It looks like Manny Holt has been cut.
Tore Rebo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rebo connects with a high kick.
Rebo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manny Holt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holt swings for the body but Rebo moves out of range.
Holt tries to clinch up but Rebo circles away and keeps his distance.
Rebo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Rebo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rebo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rebo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holt. That did some damage!
Holt throws a lazy right hand but Rebo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rebo connects with a single shot there.
Rebo avoids the body shot from Holt.
Rebo throws a head kick but Holt moves out of range.
Holt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Holt.
Rebo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rebo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That has opened up Manny Holt's cut even more.
Rebo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rebo wants to clinch up but Holt keeps it at a distance.
Rebo lands with a slapping head kick.
Rebo connects with a single shot there.
Rebo thumps Holt with a low kick.
Holt checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt looks to land a right hand but Rebo moved out of range.
Rebo tries to clinch but Holt is having none of it.
Rebo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rebo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rebo counters with a body kick that stops Holt in his tracks momentarily.
Holt throws a lazy right hand but Rebo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rebo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rebo misses with a head kick.
Holt throws the kick towards the body but Rebo avoids it.

Rebo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holt, pushing him back against the cage.
Rebo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rebo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holt blocks an uppercut.
Holt slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebo works on Holt's body with a couple of short punches.
Holt looks winded!
Rebo lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Rebo.

The cut above Manny Holt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holt.
Rebo lands with a short shot to the head.
Rebo tries a body shot but Holt blocks it.
Rebo lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Manny Holt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rebo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rebo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rebo keeps control of Holt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rebo lands a shot to the body.
Rebo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tore Rebo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Holt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Holt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rebo pushes Holt away with a front kick.
Rebo throws a head kick but Holt moves out of range.
Rebo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holt.
Holt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rebo to score with a decent uppercut.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.

Rebo has Holt up against the cage in a clinch.
Rebo keeps control of Holt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rebo working aggressively here.
Rebo swings wildly with an uppercut but Holt uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rebo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holt's elbow.
Rebo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tore Rebo!
After the big win, Tore Rebo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dynamo Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregers Westerberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westerberg comes into the arena with Maitre Gims - J'me Tire blaring out of the sound system. Gallagher has chosen Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Westerberg
vs
Gallagher

189 cm
27
286 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

202 cm
44
250 lbs
40 - 36 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregers Westerberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killian Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westerberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westerberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gallagher is looking for the big counter here.
Westerberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Westerberg lands a right hook to the body.
Gallagher scores with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Westerberg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Westerberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gallagher counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Gregers Westerberg has been cut.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gallagher 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.
Westerberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Westerberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Gallagher.

Westerberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gallagher actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerberg tries to pass to full mount but Gallagher defends it.
Gallagher has a hand on Westerberg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Westerberg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gallagher has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Westerberg's lack of action.
Gallagher is staying active underneath Westerberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Westerberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gallagher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg is keen to just control but Gallagher is a slippery customer.
Westerberg is pressing down on Gallagher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gallagher is holding on for now.
Gallagher moves into full guard.
Westerberg looking to sit in guard and control but Gallagher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Westerberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gallagher stopping the sweep attempt from Westerberg.
Westerberg is working hard here to advance position.
Westerberg keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg wants to control the position but Gallagher says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gallagher trying to control from half guard but Westerberg is working away.
Westerberg gets full guard.
Gallagher tries to free his leg and advance position but Westerberg is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallagher pushes down on Westerberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Westerberg punching from the bottom.
Gallagher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Westerberg defending well though.
Westerberg is looking for a sweep. Gallagher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gallagher works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gallagher is looking for a triangle but Westerberg pushes his legs off easily.
Westerberg passes Gallagher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Westerberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregers Westerberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregers Westerberg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Westerberg slips a jab and a cross from Gallagher.
Gallagher scores with a three punch combo!
Westerberg throws out a loose jab but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westerberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Killian Gallagher has been cut.
Gallagher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Westerberg tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gallagher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Westerberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westerberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gregers Westerberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westerberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gallagher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Westerberg tries to counter with a takedown but Gallagher is quick to defend against it.
Gallagher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gallagher drops Westerberg with a nice combination! Gallagher dives into Westerberg's guard, looking to finish!
Gallagher looking to pass the guard.

Westerberg has his feet on Gallagher's thighs here. He's pushed Gallagher off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gallagher screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregers Westerberg!
Gregers Westerberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arana Kahui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahui has chosen Mustasch - Dogwash as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Arana Kahui enters the cage!

Archer
vs
Kahui

188 cm
31
210 lbs
22 - 16 - 1

193 cm
32
221 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

SP Ultimate Nutrition

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aaron Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arana Kahui!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Kahui.
Kahui misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kahui has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A combination from Kahui does no damage.
Kahui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Archer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kahui connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Archer scrambles back to his feet.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kahui avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahui. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kahui wants to clinch.
Kahui displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Archer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahui slips a jab from Archer.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Kahui stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kahui wants it to stay on the feet.
Archer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kahui.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahui throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Archer tries to counter with a takedown but Kahui is quick to defend against it.
Archer misses the shot to the body.

Archer gets a clinch.
Kahui lands with a light punch inside.
Archer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kahui pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kahui.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahui tries to land a front kick but Archer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahui.
Archer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kahui tries to avoid it but Archer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kahui to the ground. Kahui escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kahui gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kahui thows a body kick. Archer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kahui throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arana Kahui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Archer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahui misses with a looping right.
Archer cracks the inside of Kahui's front leg.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahui manages to avoid it.
Kahui goes for a small jab and connects. Now Kahui goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Archer stumbles back but Kahui runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Archer to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Archer will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arana Kahui!
After winning the bout, Arana Kahui thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.