Death Squad 359:Anton v B'den PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mario Jose Binay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Palikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jose Binay
vs
Palikka

180 cm
35
165 lbs
24 - 14 - 2

181 cm
28
170 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Jose Binay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Palikka!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binay blocks a jab.
Binay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palikka shoots in and drives through. Binay sprawls well.
Both fighters circling a little - Palikka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Palikka misses with a straight left.
Binay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palikka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Binay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palikka throws a leg kick which misses Binay's front leg but catches the back leg as Binay tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Palikka.
Palikka needs to keep his hands up - Binay had a free shot at his head there.
Binay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Palikka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palikka lands a nice shot that snaps Binay's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palikka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Binay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Palikka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palikka shoots and misses
enabling Binay to counter with a crisp jab.
Palikka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Binay moves into the clinch.
Binay misses with an elbow strike.
Palikka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Binays head.
Binay misses with an elbow strike.
Binay prevents a body shot from Palikka.
Binay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Binay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Binay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Palikka misses with some punches.
Palikka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palikka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Binay lands an elbow inside that Palikka shrugs off.
Palikka stalls.
Knees in the clinch landing for Binay.
Binay lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Binay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Palikka's brow.
A short right from Binay.
Palikka misses with some punches.
Binay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palikka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Binay misses with an elbow strike.
Binay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Palikka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Binay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Palikka's brow.
Palikka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Binay up against the cage.
Binay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palikka.
Binay blocks an uppercut.
Binay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Palikka blocks an elbow strike from Binay.
Palikka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Palikka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binay pushes off an throws an elbow but Palikka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Palikka managing to block the knees to the body from Binay.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palikka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palikka blocks an elbow strike.
Binay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Binay.
Binay tries to land knees in the clinch but Palikka avoids the damage to the body.
Binay working Palikka over with knees to the body.
Binay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Binay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Binay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Palikka cracks Binay with a nice body shot.
Palikka lands with a right to the head.
Palikka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Palikka.
Binay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Binay pushes off an throws an elbow but Palikka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Binay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binay misses with an elbow strike.
Binay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palikka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palikka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palikka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Binay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palikka.

Palikka has clasped his hands together around Binay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Binay pushes Palikka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Palikka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Palikka lands a nice forearm strike.
Binay is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Palikka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Binay being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Palikka in side control, throwing shots but Binay defends.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palikka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Binay is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kalle Palikka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Palikka missing with a left hand there. Binay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Palikka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Palikka stops Binay from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palikka throws a big elbow that misses.
Binay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Palikka pushes down on Binay's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Binay pushes Palikka off and gets back to his feet.
Binay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Binay is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binay throws a right and a left that Palikka avoids nicely.
Palikka scores with a body shot.
Binay ducks under a wild hook from Palikka.
Palikka throws a lazy right hand but Binay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palikka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Binay counters with a stiff right hand.
Palikka wants to land a leg kick but Binay is out of range.
Palikka slips under a jab.
Palikka unleashes a big counter combination but Binay bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Binay. No joy for Palikka on that attempt.
Palikka throws a right hand that misses
and Binay counters with a straight right hand.

Palikka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Binay napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Binay takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Palikka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Binay is pushing Palikka's head away, looking to escape. Palikka manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palikka throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Palikka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Binay keeps working.
Palikka grinds an elbow into Binay's temple.
Palikka prevents Binay from escaping the position.
Palikka scoring with punches and elbows.
Binay is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Palikka has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Palikka trying to control the position but Binay is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Palikka's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Binay is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palikka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Binay is trying to get back to his feet.
Palikka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Binay is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Binay pushes Palikka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Palikka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Palikka scores with punches from side control.
Binay is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Palikka landing strikes.
Binay wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Palikka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Binay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Binay is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Palikka asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Binay throws Palikka to one side and escapes!
Palikka swings widly with a right hand
and Binay counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Palikka. Those never looked like landing.
Kalle Palikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palikka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palikka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palikka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palikka misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Palikka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Binay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Palikka is leaning against Binay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palikka lands a nice uppercut.
Binay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Palikka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Palikka has a couple of punches blocked by Binay.
Binay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Palikka is looking for a takedown.
Palikka tries to throw a body punch but Binay avoids it by throwing Palikka back against the cage.
Palikka misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Binay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Palikka's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palikka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Binay throws an elbow but misses.
Mario Jose Binay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palikka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Binay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Binay prevents a body shot from Palikka.
Binay landing knees to the body.
Binay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Palikka avoids a wild elbow strike from Binay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palikka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Palikka lands a body punch.
Palikka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palikka lands with a right to the head.
Palikka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Binay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Palikka avoids a wild elbow strike from Binay.
Palikka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palikka tries a body shot but Binay blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palikka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Binay tries to land knees in the clinch but Palikka avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Binay.
Palikka avoids the elbow strike from Binay, against the cage.
Palikka blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Binay.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Binay obliges.
Palikka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Binay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mario Jose Binay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Palikka.
Binay lands an elbow inside.
Kalle Palikka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binay lands an elbow just above Palikka 's eye.
Binay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Palikka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palikka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Palikka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Binay backwards.
Binay lands an elbow inside that Palikka shrugs off.
Binay lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Binay.
Palikka lands a right hand.
Binay trying to land knees to the body.
Binay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Binay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Binay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Palikka's brow.
Binay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Binay stops a takedown attempt from Palikka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palikka misses with a body punch.
Palikka dodges an elbow strike from Binay.
Palikka goes for a takedown attempt but Binay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Palikka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binay looks to throw the jab but Palikka is out of range.
Binay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Binay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palikka.
Palikka with a nice cross.
Palikka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Palikka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Binay.
Binay throws a shot from downtown. Palikka moves away and avoids it.
Palikka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mario Jose Binay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palikka throws a leg kick but Binay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Palikka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Binay looks to throw the jab but Palikka is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palikka misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Binay misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Palikka.
Binay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kalle Palikka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palikka throws a lazy uppercut
and Binay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palikka throws a leg kick but Binay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palikka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Palikka tried to score with a low kick but Binay checks it.
Palikka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Binay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palikka throws a big shot that misses.
Palikka throws an off balance right hand
and Binay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Binay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mario Jose Binay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Binay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Binay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mario Jose Binay.
I think Palikka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kalle Palikka!
Kalle Palikka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jai McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Richards acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

McCracken
vs
Richards

171 cm
37
161 lbs
22 - 12 - 1

170 cm
29
146 lbs
24 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jai McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Richards!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards misses with a body kick.
And McCracken counters with a quick kick to the body but Richards blocks it.
Richards throws a head kick that misses.
McCracken throws a low kick but Richards moves out of range easily.
Richards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richards swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Richards lands with a kick to the ribs.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCracken gets tackled into the cage by Richards. Richards maintains the clinch.
McCracken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Come on Richards - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
McCracken has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Richards lands a shoulder strike.
McCracken can't find room to land a body shot as Richards controls the action.
Richards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Richards scores with a shot to the side of McCracken's head.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Richards with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jai McCracken has been cut.
McCracken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCracken.
Richards blocks a body shot from McCracken.
McCracken lands with a right to the head.
McCracken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards is trying to stall.
Richards blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCracken.
Knees in the clinch landing for Richards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards trying to control the position but instead, McCracken has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richards into the cage.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
McCracken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
A short left from McCracken.
Richards scores with a knee to the head.
McCracken misses with some punches.
McCracken lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Richards.
McCracken misses with a punch on the inside.
McCracken struggles to land a body shot inside as Richards controls his hands.
A short uppercut from McCracken.
Richards blocks a body shot from McCracken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCracken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardss head.
McCracken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Richards stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCracken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCracken misses with a punch on the inside.
McCracken swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards has McCracken pressed against the cage, preventing McCracken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Richards pressing his opponent against the cage.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCracken is defending well for now.
Richards misses with an elbow over the top.
McCracken tries to work over Richards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richards blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards throws an elbow that misses.
McCracken throws a head punch that misses.
McCracken blocks an uppercut.
McCracken tries to throw a body punch but Richards avoids it by throwing McCracken back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCracken tries to work over Richards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCracken lands a shoulder strike.

It looks like Sean Richards has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Richards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards is leaning against McCracken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCracken is keeping busy.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCracken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCracken throws a head punch that misses.
McCracken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from McCracken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jai McCracken dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McCracken tests Richards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richards throws a lazy uppercut
and McCracken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by McCracken.
McCracken feints and then cracks Richards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richards down.
Richards misses the jab.
McCracken misses with a hook.
Richards connects with a leg kick. McCracken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCracken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken throws a leg kick but Richards sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Richards slips a straight right by McCracken.
McCracken misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
Richards goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

McCracken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richards prevents a body shot from McCracken.
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but McCracken is blocking nicely.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Jai McCracken has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but McCracken avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
Richards pushes McCracken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Richards is working McCracken over against the cage.
McCracken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardss head.

McCracken manages to break the clinch.
Richards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCracken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richards.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCracken lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Richards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Richards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Richards raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
McCracken sets himself, and Richards steps forward looking for the clinch! McCracken avoids it this time.
Richards throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Richards tries to keep at a distance but McCracken has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McCracken breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

McCracken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCracken connects with the punch.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCracken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Richards tries to keep at a distance but McCracken has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCracken swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.

McCracken breaks the clinch.
Richards misses with a left hand
and McCracken counters with a straight right hand.
McCracken lands a jab.
Richards defending well as McCracken loads up on a big left hand.
Richards appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCracken on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A shot to the liver by Richards. Beautiful body shot.
McCracken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards can do to turn this around?
McCracken checks the leg kick.
A jab from McCracken misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards misses with a leg kick
and McCracken counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCracken doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards circles away.
McCracken misses the jab.
Richards wants to counter the offense by McCracken and move into the clinch position.
Richards throws a series of punches but McCracken moves out of range.
McCracken looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McCracken darts in trying to clinch
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Richards.
McCracken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCracken blocks a head kick by Richards.
McCracken tried to score with a low kick but Richards checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jai McCracken dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McCracken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richards.
A swing and a miss from McCracken.
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Richards is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McCracken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Richards throws a head kick that misses.
McCracken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Richards lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken throws a body kick that misses.
McCracken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richards.
McCracken misses with a leg kick
and Richards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Richards lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCracken's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards cracks McCracken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCracken has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McCracken throws a front kick aimed at Richards's knee but Richards avoids it well.
McCracken swings widly with a right hand
and Richards counters with a good low kick that McCracken was not able to check.
Richards slips under a jab.
Richards throws a low kick, looking for McCracken's leg but McCracken calmly moves out of range.
Richards throws a leg kick but McCracken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Richards takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by McCracken.
McCracken misses with a hook.
Richards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCracken is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
A low kick from McCracken misses
and Richards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

McCracken pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Richards blocks a body shot from McCracken.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richards.
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!
Richards lands a left hand.
Richards prevents a body shot from McCracken.

McCracken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCracken looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
Richards checks a low kick from McCracken.
Richards lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Richards misses
and McCracken counters with a straight right hand.
McCracken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Richards's head backwards.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
McCracken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Richards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Richards slips a jab from McCracken.
Richards defending well as McCracken loads up on a big left hand.
Richards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richards avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jai McCracken is winning the standup battle so far.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCracken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

McCracken rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

McCracken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards takes a swing at McCracken's ribcage but misses.
McCracken swinging wildly here.
Richards flicks out a counter leg kick but McCracken steps away.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Richards.
McCracken throws a leg kick
and Richards counters with a left and a right that stings McCracken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sean Richards just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Richards takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like McCracken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Richards.
McCracken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCracken moves away.
McCracken scores with a decent looking hook.
Richards takes a swing at McCracken's ribcage but misses.
Richards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards lands with a shot to the body.
McCracken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Richards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards avoids the head kick by McCracken.
McCracken throws a solid leg kick but Richards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCracken.
Richards swings for the body but McCracken moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCracken. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards lands a nice looking body shot.
McCracken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richards.
Richards lands a head kick. McCracken smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Richards swings for the body but McCracken moves out of range.
Richards misses with a looping right.
McCracken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCracken connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a high kick!
McCracken scores with a punch to the head.
Richards throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCracken's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
McCracken lands with a slapping head kick.
Richards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCracken rather than just go for the knockout.

Richards moves into the clinch.
McCracken tries to work over Richards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richards lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

McCracken breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richards. That's going to slow McCracken down.
McCracken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCracken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richards flicks out a counter leg kick but McCracken steps away.
McCracken takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
McCracken throws an overhand right that lands on Richards's shoulder, as Richards tries to avoid the shot.
Richards is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCracken with a body shot.
The fighters circling - McCracken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Richards. Beautiful body shot.
McCracken misses with a left hand
and Richards makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McCracken really felt that one!
McCracken takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Richards lands with a straight right. McCracken didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCracken throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
McCracken misses with a low kick.
Richards moves into range and connects with a jab.
Richards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Richards is looking to clinch.
McCracken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCracken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCracken blocks a head kick by Richards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Richards dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McCracken misses with a leg kick
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCracken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCracken wants to clinch but Richards slips to the side
and Richards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCracken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
McCracken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCracken is looking to counter punch.
Richards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Richards misses with a head kick.
Richards connects with a high kick.
Richards keeps the fight on the outside.
McCracken throws a leg kick
and Richards counters with a low kick, right behind McCracken 's knee.
McCracken tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
McCracken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCracken is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from McCracken misses.
Richards is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCracken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCracken.
McCracken throws a poor cross that misses
and Richards counters with an outside leg kick.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
Richards misses with the body kick
and McCracken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCracken misses with a looping right.
Richards throws a fast counter high kick but McCracken manages to duck under it in time.
Richards wants to clinch up but McCracken keeps it at a distance.
McCracken throws a big counter combination but Richards scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCracken.
Richards throws a leg kick
and McCracken counters with a leg kick.
McCracken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCracken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCracken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richards throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCracken checks the leg kick.
McCracken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Richards takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
McCracken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richards leaning his opponent against the cage.

McCracken manages to break the clinch.
McCracken looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCracken scores with a punch to the head.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt
and Richards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sean Richards!
Sean Richards seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brady Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Blye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Barnes
vs
Blye

170 cm
29
166 lbs
21 - 8 - 1

173 cm
28
155 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brady Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Blye!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blye lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barnes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barnes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blye misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab by Barnes.
Blye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blye lands a head shot.
Blye has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Blye's head.
Blye slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice combination there by Barnes.
Blye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blye tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blye misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Blye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.

Blye scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blye is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blye misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blye off and has taken his back!
Blye trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks.

Blye defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms.
Blye trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.

Barnes looking for the RNC.
Barnes misses with a punch to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blye is trying to break free.
Barnes somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes gets his hands free as Blye looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Blye is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.

Barnes working for a choke but Blye is defending well.
Barnes throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Blye 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.
Barnes missing with punches from the back.
Blye turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Blye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blye postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blye lands a couple of elbows.
Blye passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blye moves nicely into side control.
Barnes regains half guard.
Blye scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Blye seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blye scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is staying active underneath Blye, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.

Blye is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.

Blye is looking for a kimura here.
Blye wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of 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 Brady Barnes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Blye misses with a looping right.
Blye swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blye misses with a body shot.
Barnes throws a hook but Blye blocks it.
Blye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Blye.
A jab from Blye misses.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Blye tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blye checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blye fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries to clinch but Blye moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blye defends well and Barnes ends up having to push Blye into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Blye moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Blye circles away.
Blye defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Blye moved out of range nicely.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Blye tries to land a body kick

and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Blye is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blye is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blye avoid being mounted?
Blye is trying to get back to full guard.

Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blye is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barnes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Blye is looking to improve his position.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Blye recovers full guard.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four 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.
Barnes distracts Blye with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Blye is retaining full guard.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blye is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Blye keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blye lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blye manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Barnes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A big right from Blye misses.
Blye misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Blye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blye is still trying to improve position.

Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blye is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brady Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blye struggling a bit here.
Barnes is putting a hurting on Blye here, landing some big shots from side control.

Blye is rocked!

Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blye is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blye is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?

Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blye is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blye is trying to improve his position.
Blye seems to have recovered his senses.
Blye can't do much from the bottom here.
Brady Barnes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blye is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blye is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Blye gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to stand up but Blye has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Blye is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blye keeps working.
Blye moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blye keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Blye looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Blye is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

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.
Blye working a defensive guard here.
Lucas Blye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Blye is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Blye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Blye gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Blye is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes wants to control but Blye passes easily into half guard.
Nice strikes from Blye there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lucas Blye.
I think Barnes 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Barnes!
Brady Barnes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Panikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ehrmantraut's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Magic Arrow. Panikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fighters. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ehrmantraut
vs
Panikov

160 cm
26
139 lbs
12 - 5 - 2

160 cm
33
145 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Lion Fightwear
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Ehrmantraut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Panikov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ehrmantraut ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Ehrmantraut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov throws a body punch but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut scores with a leg kick.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ehrmantraut is just out of range.
A jab from Ehrmantraut finds it's way through Panikov's defenses.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Panikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ehrmantraut throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Panikov.
Ehrmantraut looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ehrmantraut.
Panikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ehrmantraut slips a straight right by Panikov.
Ehrmantraut is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ehrmantraut was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov delivers a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov cracks a nice hook into Ehrmantraut's ribs.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Ehrmantraut moves away and avoids it.
Ehrmantraut slips under a jab from Panikov.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut avoids the head kick by Panikov.
It looked like Ehrmantraut was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panikov.
Ehrmantraut jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Ehrmantraut misses its intended target.
Ehrmantraut misses with a right hand
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ehrmantraut's sensitive parts.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ehrmantraut lands with a right hand.

Panikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ehrmantraut lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panikov or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ehrmantraut throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov can't find room to land a body shot as Ehrmantraut controls the action.
Panikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ehrmantraut misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ehrmantraut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ehrmantraut.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Ehrmantraut lands a right hand.
Ehrmantraut misses with the head strike.
Ehrmantraut pushes Panikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ehrmantraut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ehrmantraut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Ehrmantraut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ehrmantraut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ehrmantraut tries a head kick but it misses.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Ehrmantraut tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panikov misses with a left hand
and Ehrmantraut counters with a stiff right hand.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ehrmantraut misses the target.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ehrmantraut.
Panikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ehrmantraut counters with a left to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ehrmantraut just misses with a punch to the body.
Ehrmantraut misses the jab.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ehrmantraut.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ehrmantraut blocks a leg kick.
Ehrmantraut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ehrmantraut's head.
Panikov takes a swing at Ehrmantraut's ribcage but misses.
Ehrmantraut misses with a hook.
Ehrmantraut sets himself, and Panikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Ehrmantraut avoids it this time.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Ehrmantraut's shoulder, as Ehrmantraut tries to avoid the shot.
Ehrmantraut was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ehrmantraut can pounce on him.
Panikov wants to clinch up but Ehrmantraut keeps it at a distance.
Ehrmantraut was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Ehrmantraut counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ehrmantraut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a body punch
and Ehrmantraut counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ehrmantraut cracks Panikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
Ehrmantraut is looking to counter punch.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Ehrmantraut misses with a leg kick
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov defending well as Ehrmantraut loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Panikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ehrmantraut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Panikov!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ehrmantraut.
Panikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ehrmantraut scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov throws a front kick aimed at Ehrmantraut's knee but Ehrmantraut avoids it well.
Panikov tries to clinch up but Ehrmantraut circles away and keeps his distance.
Ehrmantraut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov slips a jab from Ehrmantraut.
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 Mike Ehrmantraut will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ehrmantraut connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panikov's hands.
Ehrmantraut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov swings for the body but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Panikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Ehrmantraut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ehrmantraut.
Panikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ehrmantraut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ehrmantraut ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range of the leg kick from Panikov.
Ehrmantraut is looking to land body kicks.
Panikov scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Panikov - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ehrmantraut throws a quick counter kick to the body but Panikov avoids it.
Ehrmantraut thuds his shin into the meat of Panikov's side.
Ehrmantraut just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov scores with a kick to the body.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Panikov slips a jab from Ehrmantraut.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ehrmantraut manages to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Ehrmantraut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Panikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ehrmantraut under the eye.
Ehrmantraut has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Panikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Ehrmantraut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Ehrmantraut is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ehrmantraut lunges at Panikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panikov's hand.
Panikov throws out a powerful jab.
Ehrmantraut walks into a stiff left hand from Panikov.
Mike Ehrmantraut is winning the standup battle so far.
Ehrmantraut fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Ehrmantraut lands with a nice body punch.
Panikov throws a leg kick which misses Ehrmantraut's front leg but catches the back leg as Ehrmantraut tries to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Crunch! Ehrmantraut slams his shin into Panikov's torso.
Ehrmantraut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ehrmantraut, right into the meat.
Ehrmantraut throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov misses with a wild combination.
Ehrmantraut scores with a hook.
Panikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ehrmantraut. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ehrmantraut.
Panikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ehrmantraut. That did some damage!
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov tries to counter with a clinch but Ehrmantraut shakes him off and moves away.
Ehrmantraut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ehrmantraut with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Panikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Panikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panikov digs a good hook to Ehrmantraut's body.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ehrmantraut stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Panikov strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Ehrmantraut.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Panikov slips a straight right by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panikov swings for the body but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Ehrmantraut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice looking body kick.
Ehrmantraut goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Panikov misses.
Ehrmantraut blocks a head kick by Panikov.
Panikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ehrmantraut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ehrmantraut finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ehrmantraut lands a jab to the nose.
Panikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Ehrmantraut attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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 Mike Ehrmantraut will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Panikov is looking to chop away at Ehrmantraut's legs.
Ehrmantraut thinks about countering with a body kick.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Ehrmantraut sees it coming and moves out of range.
Panikov takes a swing at Ehrmantraut's ribcage but misses.
Ehrmantraut takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Panikov.
Ehrmantraut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Ehrmantraut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ehrmantraut lands a right hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut lands a right hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Panikov throws a body kick.
Panikov tries to move into range but Ehrmantraut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehrmantraut swings widly with a right hand
and Panikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panikov's knee momentarily.
Panikov lands the left hand.
Ehrmantraut lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ehrmantraut stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ehrmantraut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ehrmantraut. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ehrmantraut misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
Ehrmantraut throws a looping overhand right but Panikov ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov is looking for the big counter here.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Ehrmantraut counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Panikov cracks Ehrmantraut with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut checks the leg kick.
Ehrmantraut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ehrmantraut.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Ehrmantraut throws out a loose jab but Panikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ehrmantraut ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ehrmantraut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ehrmantraut throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ehrmantraut throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov throws a front kick aimed at Ehrmantraut's knee but Ehrmantraut avoids it well.
Ehrmantraut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ehrmantraut.
Panikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Ehrmantraut stalks Panikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Panikov's face. Panikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Ehrmantraut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
A big left from Ehrmantraut misses.
Ehrmantraut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ehrmantraut blocks the body kick.
Panikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ehrmantraut bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panikov's head.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Ehrmantraut finds it's way through Panikov's defenses.
Panikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ehrmantraut's sensitive parts.
Ehrmantraut blocks a low kick nicely.
Ehrmantraut takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ehrmantraut counters with a left and a right that stings Panikov.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panikov misses the body punch
and Ehrmantraut counters with an outside leg kick.
Panikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ehrmantraut.
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Ehrmantraut.
Panikov cracks Ehrmantraut with an open hand slap.
A big left from Ehrmantraut misses.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panikov thinking.
Ehrmantraut scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ehrmantraut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Panikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ehrmantraut - the referee stops the clock and Panikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ehrmantraut. Panikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Ehrmantraut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ehrmantraut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panikov misses the jab.
Ehrmantraut lands a leg kick that knocks Panikov off balance momentarily.
Ehrmantraut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ehrmantraut scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Ehrmantraut fires out a quick counter leg kick but Panikov just manages to avoid it.
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and Ehrmantraut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ehrmantraut misses the jab.
Panikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ehrmantraut lands a lovely overhand right.
Panikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ehrmantraut throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Ehrmantraut ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Ehrmantraut blocks the low kick.
Panikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ehrmantraut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ehrmantraut has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ehrmantraut!
After winning the bout, Mike Ehrmantraut thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Sergey Panikov was interviewed post fight and said 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Jangles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve The Smiling Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester Jangles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve The Smiling Assassin's chin.

Jangles
vs
The Smiling Assassin

181 cm
39
194 lbs
38 - 15 - 1

188 cm
27
215 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition
Conviction

Sin City Allstars

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 38 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Jangles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve The Smiling Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jangles connects with a solid leg kick.
Jangles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jangles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jangles misses with a straight right.
Jangles throws an overhand right that lands on The Smiling Assassin's shoulder, as The Smiling Assassin tries to avoid the shot.
Jangles connects with a leg kick. The Smiling Assassin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Smiling Assassin. Jangles does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Smiling Assassin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jangles.
A swing and a miss from The Smiling Assassin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jangles.
The Smiling Assassin misses the jab.
The Smiling Assassin throws a looping overhand right but Jangles ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a shot to the body.
Jangles throws a body kick that misses
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Lester Jangles has been cut.
Jangles throws a front kick aimed at The Smiling Assassin's knee but The Smiling Assassin avoids it well.
The Smiling Assassin throws a series of punches but Jangles avoids them all with ease.
Jangles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jangles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Smiling Assassin throws a nice looking combination but Jangles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Smiling Assassin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jangles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jangles clobbers The Smiling Assassin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Smiling Assassin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jangles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jangles looks to land a body kick but The Smiling Assassin moved away.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a nice strike.
The Smiling Assassin works Jangles's body with a nice hook.
Jangles throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jangles was well out of range. Poor timing from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin looks to throw the jab but Jangles is out of range.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body punch but Jangles moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jangles throws a jab when The Smiling Assassin was well out of range.
The Smiling Assassin throws an overhand right that lands on Jangles's shoulder, as Jangles tries to avoid the shot.
Jangles fakes the leg kick and cracks The Smiling Assassin in the body.
The Smiling Assassin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jangles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jangles misses the target.
The Smiling Assassin moves out of range of the strikes.
Jangles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jangles throws a lazy uppercut
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a two punch combo.
Jangles throws a poor cross that misses
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from The Smiling Assassin finds it's target.
Jangles misses with a hook.
Jangles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Smiling Assassin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jangles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Smiling Assassin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Smiling Assassin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Smiling Assassin unleashes a big counter combination but Jangles bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a jab to the body
and Jangles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jangles wants to slow The Smiling Assassin down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice side step and The Smiling Assassin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Smiling Assassin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jangles lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Smiling Assassin's sensitive parts.
The Smiling Assassin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jangles.
Jangles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Smiling Assassin eats them both and turns towards Jangles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jangles throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jangles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Smiling Assassin moves out of range of the body kick.
Jangles tries to move into range but The Smiling Assassin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jangles walks into a jab.
Lester Jangles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jangles delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jangles misses with a kick to the body.
Jangles connects with the punch.
Jangles misses with a body shot.
It seemed like The Smiling Assassin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jangles cracks The Smiling Assassin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Jangles does it's job there.
Jangles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Smiling Assassin checks it well.
A combination from Jangles does no damage.
The Smiling Assassin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jangles misses with a combination
and The Smiling Assassin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jangles slips a jab from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by The Smiling Assassin as he checks the leg kick.
Jangles throws a body shot but no joy.
The Smiling Assassin throws the left hand but Jangles avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Jangles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jangles stuns The Smiling Assassin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Lester Jangles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lester Jangles'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.

The Smiling Assassin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Smiling Assassin swinging wildly here.
The Smiling Assassin moves out of range as Jangles strikes.
The Smiling Assassin blocks the body kick.
Jangles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Smiling Assassin manages to avoid it.
Jangles throws a right hand that misses
and The Smiling Assassin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jangles lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Jangles.
Jangles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jangles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good work by The Smiling Assassin as he checks the leg kick.
The Smiling Assassin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a looping left.
The Smiling Assassin throws a big shot that misses.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jangles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steve The Smiling Assassin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Smiling Assassin looks to land a combination but Jangles avoids it well.
The Smiling Assassin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jangles.
Jangles scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Smiling Assassin in his tracks.
Jangles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a jab to the body.
Jangles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Smiling Assassin misses with the combination.
The Smiling Assassin throws a right and a left that Jangles avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jangles misses the target.
Jangles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Smiling Assassin's calf.
Lester Jangles is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from The Smiling Assassin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jangles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Smiling Assassin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jangles lands a jab to the nose.
Jangles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Smiling Assassin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jangles. Jangles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jangles throws a leg kick which misses The Smiling Assassin's front leg but catches the back leg as The Smiling Assassin tries to avoid it.
Jangles staying out of range there.
The Smiling Assassin fails to land with a series of punches.
Jangles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a few strikes there.
Jangles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jangles.
The Smiling Assassin moves out of range as Jangles strikes.
A good leg kick by Jangles.
Jangles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Smiling Assassin moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jangles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jangles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jangles connects with a jab.
The Smiling Assassin misses with an uppercut. Jangles saw that one coming.
Jangles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Smiling Assassin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jangles.
The Smiling Assassin throws a jab but it's blocked by Jangles.
A big left from The Smiling Assassin misses.
The Smiling Assassin lands a head shot.
Jangles tried to score with a low kick but The Smiling Assassin checks it.
The Smiling Assassin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Smiling Assassin missing with a left hand there. Jangles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jangles is looking to land body kicks.
Jangles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Smiling Assassin.
Jangles thinks about countering with a body kick.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body shot but no joy.
Jangles staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jangles throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a stiff right hand.
The Smiling Assassin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jangles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Smiling Assassin punishes Jangles's body with a nice straight punch.
Jangles pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Smiling Assassin is out of range and Jangles settles back down.
The Smiling Assassin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Smiling Assassin throws a nice looking combination but Jangles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jangles throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Smiling Assassin avoids a kick to the body.
The Smiling Assassin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jangles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Smiling Assassin moves away.
The Smiling Assassin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jangles throws the left hand but The Smiling Assassin avoids the punch easily.
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 Lester Jangles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lester Jangles'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jangles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jangles blocks a jab.
Jangles loads up on a big right hand but The Smiling Assassin slips the punch.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body punch but Jangles moves out of range.
Jangles jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The Smiling Assassin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jangles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Smiling Assassin's head backwards.
The Smiling Assassin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a series of wild punches.
Jangles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Smiling Assassin throws a big shot that misses.
Jangles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jangles.
Jangles throws a leg kick but The Smiling Assassin checks it.
Jangles connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin looks to land a right hand but Jangles moved out of range.
Jangles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Smiling Assassin.
Jangles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from The Smiling Assassin misses the target.
Jangles throws a lazy body kick
and The Smiling Assassin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - The Smiling Assassin coming out on top.
Jangles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Smiling Assassin throws out a loose jab but Jangles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jangles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jangles tries to land a leg kick but The Smiling Assassin saw it coming and moves away.
Jangles slips under a jab from The Smiling Assassin.
Jangles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Smiling Assassin doesn't seem bothered though.
Jangles dodges the punch combination from The Smiling Assassin.
A low kick from Jangles misses
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jangles lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jangles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jangles.
Jangles throws a head kick that misses
enabling The Smiling Assassin to counter with a crisp jab.
The Smiling Assassin defending well as Jangles loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Smiling Assassin! But no joy.
The Smiling Assassin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Smiling Assassin slips under a jab from Jangles.
The Smiling Assassin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jangles throws the kick towards the body but The Smiling Assassin avoids it.
Jangles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Smiling Assassin swings widly with a right hand
and Jangles counters with a good low kick that The Smiling Assassin was not able to check.
The Smiling Assassin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jangles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Smiling Assassin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin jabs Jangles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Jangles tenderised The Smiling Assassin's leg. The Smiling Assassin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jangles lands a leg kick that knocks The Smiling Assassin off balance momentarily.
The Smiling Assassin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jangles's head.
Jangles works The Smiling Assassin's body with a nice hook.
The Smiling Assassin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jangles.
The Smiling Assassin loads up on a big right hand but Jangles slips the punch.
Jangles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jangles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jangles misses with a hook. The Smiling Assassin ducked under it nicely.
The Smiling Assassin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Smiling Assassin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jangles takes a swing at The Smiling Assassin's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jangles cracks The Smiling Assassin with a good jab.
Jangles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jangles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Smiling Assassin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jangles counters with a good low kick that The Smiling Assassin was not able to check.
The Smiling Assassin throws a hook but Jangles blocks it.
Jangles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Smiling Assassin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jangles swings for the body but The Smiling Assassin moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jangles.
Jangles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jangles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jangles misses with a looping right.
It seemed like The Smiling Assassin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jangles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steve The Smiling Assassin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from The Smiling Assassin misses the target.
It looked like Jangles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Smiling Assassin.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lester Jangles.
Well Jangles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lester Jangles!
Lester Jangles 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.
Steve The Smiling Assassin was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you fans for your support and Vladimir Putin for inspiring me to take shirtless photos of myself.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Tynkkynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Vurny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tynkkynen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cow herd - Fields. Aldo Vurny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tynkkynen
vs
Vurny

188 cm
31
218 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

187 cm
29
210 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

NUTROID
M.O. Fight Wear

Nuggetori's Nutritionals

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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Tynkkynen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aldo Vurny!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vurny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tynkkynen misses the shot to the body.
Vurny throws out a counter right but Tynkkynen avoids it with no problem.
Nice takedown defense from Tynkkynen. No joy for Vurny on that attempt.
Tynkkynen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tynkkynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vurny manages to avoid it.
Vurny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Tynkkynen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vurny manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vurny looking to control.
Tynkkynen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tynkkynen trying to control but Vurny is working from the bottom.
Tynkkynen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut.
Vurny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vurny keeps trying to improve his position.
Vurny can't keep his opponent in guard - Tynkkynen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vurny tries to roll over but Tynkkynen keeps him under control.

Tynkkynen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vurny doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vurny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tynkkynen.
Vurny wants to get back to full guard but Tynkkynen has passed into side control.
Vurny tries to improve position but can't.
Tynkkynen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vurny down.
Vurny is trying to improve his position.
Tynkkynen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vurny's legs.
Tynkkynen is working Vurny over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vurny is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vurny regains full guard. Nicely done.

Vurny has his foot on Tynkkynen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tynkkynen works his way back into a safe position though.
Tynkkynen won't allow Vurny to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vurny keeping moving, preventing Tynkkynen from controlling successfully.
Vurny wants to sweep here but Tynkkynen controlling him for the moment.
Tynkkynen chips away with some ground and pound.
Tynkkynen won't allow Vurny to sweep him here.
Tynkkynen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tynkkynen throws a big right hand that misses.

Vurny working for a triangle but Tynkkynen defends it easily.
Tynkkynen throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vurny lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tynkkynen wants to sweep but no luck.
Vurny keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tynkkynen's head.
Tynkkynen keeping moving, preventing Vurny from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tynkkynen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tynkkynen wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tynkkynen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vurny feints the counter takedown.
Vurny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Vurny. Those never looked like landing.
Vurny takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That has opened up Aldo Vurny's cut even more.
Tynkkynen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vurny can do to turn this around?
Vurny walks into a left hand.
Vurny shoots in looking for a takedown but Tynkkynen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vurny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vurny slips a jab and a cross from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen swings for the body but Vurny moves out of range.
Vurny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tynkkynen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tynkkynen connects with a jab.
Tynkkynen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vurny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tynkkynen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rauno Tynkkynen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tynkkynen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vurny wants to get back to full guard.
Tynkkynen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

The cut above Aldo Vurny's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vurny tries to get to full guard but Tynkkynen has control of the leg.
Vurny is still trying to improve position.
Tynkkynen is nestled in close to Vurny, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Aldo Vurny's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rauno Tynkkynen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Vamoosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vamoosh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Roaring Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tallon
vs
Vamoosh

169 cm
34
141 lbs
42 - 18 - 1

171 cm
26
148 lbs
17 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Reaper Combatwear
KAISER

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ravi Vamoosh!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vamoosh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vamoosh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tallon under the eye.
Nice shot by Tallon.
Vamoosh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tallon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tallon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Tallon. Beautiful body shot.
Tallon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vamoosh throws a sloppy head kick and Tallon moves out of range easily.
Tallon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sean Tallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tallon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vamoosh. Vamoosh obviously looking to wear him down.
Tallon cracks Vamoosh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tallon with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamoosh takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Tallon instigates a clinch.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon lands with a light punch inside.
Vamoosh is trying to break free.
Vamoosh pushes Tallon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tallon.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vamoosh stalls.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vamoosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Tallon.
A shot in the inside from Vamoosh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Tallon.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vamoosh's elbow.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vamoosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vamoosh's elbow.
Vamoosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vamoosh misses with the head strike.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Vamoosh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vamoosh checks a leg kick nicely.
Tallon looks to land a left hand but Vamoosh moved out of range nicely.
Vamoosh is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tallon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tallon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vamoosh's sensitive parts.
Vamoosh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tallon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vamoosh misses with a hook.
Vamoosh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Vamoosh
and Tallon counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Vamoosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tallon walks into a straight right hand from Vamoosh.
Tallon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Ravi Vamoosh has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Vamoosh misses.
Tallon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Tallon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Vamoosh lands with a right to the head.
Tallon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Vamoosh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamoosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon scores with a shot to the side of Vamoosh's head.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Tallon blocks it.
Tallon tries a body shot but Vamoosh blocks it.
Vamoosh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Vamoosh controls his hands.
Vamoosh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Tallon tries to work over Vamoosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Vamoosh.
Vamoosh misses with a body punch.
Vamoosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Tallon tries to work over Vamoosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vamoosh working aggressively here.
A short right from Vamoosh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vamoosh lands a right hand.
Vamoosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tallon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ravi Vamoosh'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.

Tallon has Vamoosh up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tallon.
Tallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vamoosh can do to turn this around?
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vamoosh throws a head punch that misses.
Tallon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh lands with a short shot to the head.
Vamoosh blocking some punches.
Vamoosh tries to work over Tallon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sean Tallon has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Vamoosh manages to pull guard.
Tallon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Vamoosh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vamoosh's guard.
Tallon preventing the sweep.

Tallon gets to his feet - Vamoosh follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vamoosh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tallon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vamoosh throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tallon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vamoosh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vamoosh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tallon is trying to get back to full guard.
Tallon is staying active underneath Vamoosh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vamoosh winds up and cracks Tallon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tallon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tallon is wriggling around but Vamoosh manages to pass to half guard.
Tallon pushes Vamoosh off looking to stand but Vamoosh dives back in and keeps control.
Tallon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throwing shots but Tallon is blocking nicely.
Vamoosh is pressing down on Tallon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tallon is holding on for now.
Vamoosh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon is trying to stand.
Vamoosh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tallon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tallon tries to kick Vamoosh off but Vamoosh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vamoosh prevents Tallon from improving his position.
Vamoosh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vamoosh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vamoosh passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tallon tries to hold on but Vamoosh pushes him away.
Vamoosh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Vamoosh.
Tallon wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tallon hang on?
Tallon wants to control but Vamoosh is having none of it.

Tallon bucks up and throws Vamoosh to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamoosh misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Vamoosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vamoosh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon misses with a body shot.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tallon scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tallon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tallon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Vamoosh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tallon is looking to wear down Vamoosh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tallon lands with a straight right. Vamoosh didn't see that one coming.
Vamoosh shoots for a takedown but Tallon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tallon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tallon stuns Vamoosh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vamoosh misses with the body kick
enabling Tallon to counter with a crisp jab.
Vamoosh tries to land a front kick but Tallon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Vamoosh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon misses with a leg kick
and Vamoosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tallon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tallon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamoosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Tallon checks a low kick from Vamoosh.
Tallon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vamoosh just manages to avoid it.
Vamoosh 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.
Tallon scores with a shot to the body.
Tallon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vamoosh drops his hands momentarily and Tallon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tallon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tallon connects with a single shot there.
Sean Tallon is winning the standup battle so far.
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
Tallon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tallon throws a hook but Vamoosh avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tallon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Vamoosh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away.
Sean Tallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vamoosh swings for the body but Tallon moves out of range.

Vamoosh gets tackled into the cage by Tallon. Tallon maintains the clinch.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Vamoosh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vamoosh.
Vamoosh shoots in but no luck this time.
Tallon lands a leg kick that knocks Vamoosh off balance momentarily.
Vamoosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tallon manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Vamoosh misses the target.
Tallon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tallon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tallon thows a leg kick but Vamoosh checks it
and Vamoosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tallon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tallon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tallon throws an overhand right that lands on Vamoosh's shoulder, as Vamoosh tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Vamoosh does it's job there.
Vamoosh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vamoosh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tallon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tallon defending well as Vamoosh loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Tallon is predictable there
enabling Vamoosh to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Tallon catches Vamoosh right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vamoosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vamoosh moves out of range of the body kick.
Vamoosh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tallon swings for the body but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Vamoosh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tallon lands a right hook to the body.
Vamoosh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vamoosh blocks a head kick by Tallon.
Tallon wants to land a leg kick but Vamoosh is out of range.
Tallon tries to clinch but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Tallon connects with a solid leg kick.
Tallon misses with a right hand
and Vamoosh counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sean Tallon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ravi Vamoosh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Vamoosh shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Tallon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vamoosh.
Tallon lands with a good body shot.
Tallon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tallon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vamoosh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vamoosh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tallon.
Vamoosh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tallon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Vamoosh checks it.
Tallon slips a jab from Vamoosh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tallon checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh walks into a left hand.
A good leg kick by Vamoosh.
A slow jab from Tallon misses its intended target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tallon.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tallon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.

Vamoosh breaks the clinch.
Tallon tries a low kick but Vamoosh avoids it.
Tallon throws an overhand right that lands on Vamoosh's shoulder, as Vamoosh tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Vamoosh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tallon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vamoosh looks for the body kick but Tallon saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vamoosh checks a leg kick.
Vamoosh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vamoosh throws a body kick that misses.
Vamoosh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tallon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Vamoosh sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vamoosh checks a leg kick nicely.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tallon has time to react.
Vamoosh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tallon scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vamoosh.
Good exchange - Tallon coming out on top.
Vamoosh looks to land a body kick but Tallon moved away.
Vamoosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Tallon does it's job there.
Tallon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tallon wants to clinch up but Vamoosh keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vamoosh misses with a wild body shot.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body. Vamoosh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Tallon has managed to clinch.

Vamoosh pulls Tallon into guard.
Tallon wanted to stand there but Vamoosh had control of the position.
Vamoosh is trying to control the position but Tallon postures up.
Vamoosh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tallon wants to stand but Vamoosh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vamoosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon wants to stand but Vamoosh is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vamoosh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tallon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vamoosh is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tallon wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Tallon. No joy for Vamoosh on that attempt.
Tallon is looking to counter punch.
Tallon throws a good cross that connects.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away.
Vamoosh checks a low kick from Tallon.
Tallon tries to land a body kick
and Vamoosh counters with a low kick, right behind Tallon 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tallon had his way with Ravi Vamoosh in that round.
The cut man is working on Ravi Vamoosh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Vamoosh looks for the body kick but Tallon saw that one coming.
Vamoosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tallon.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tallon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vamoosh is out of range and Tallon settles back down.
Vamoosh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tallon!
A slapping leg kick lands for Vamoosh.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Vamoosh is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon thumps Vamoosh with a low kick.
Tallon tries to clinch there but Vamoosh circles away.
Vamoosh walks into a stiff left hand from Tallon.
Vamoosh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tallon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick but Tallon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vamoosh misses with a leg kick
and Tallon counters with a nice uppercut.
Vamoosh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tallon stuns Vamoosh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tallon throws a shot from downtown. Vamoosh moves away and avoids it.
Tallon slips under a jab.
Tallon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vamoosh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick misses from Tallon.
Ravi Vamoosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Tallon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tallon clinches up against the cage.
Vamoosh works on Tallon's body with a couple of short punches.
Vamoosh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon working aggressively here.
Vamoosh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh is leaning against Tallon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vamoosh lands an uppercut.

Vamoosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vamoosh avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vamoosh!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh misses with a wild body shot.
Tallon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tallon misses with a low kick as Vamoosh jumps back.
Vamoosh slips under a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tallon.
Tallon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vamoosh throws a body punch but Tallon moves out of range.
It appears Tallon was looking to counter with a kick there.
A lazy left from Vamoosh finds it's target.
Vamoosh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tallon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vamoosh moves forwards but Tallon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vamoosh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vamoosh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vamoosh tries for a takedown but Tallon circles away easily
and Tallon counters with a straight right hand.
Vamoosh is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tallon moves in looking to clinch but Vamoosh pushes him off.
Vamoosh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vamoosh connects with a solid leg kick.
Tallon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tallon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vamoosh moves out of range as Tallon throws a body kick.
Tallon throws the kick towards the body but Vamoosh avoids it.
Tallon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vamoosh throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Tallon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tallon 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Tallon!
A relieved looking Sean Tallon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ravi Vamoosh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jani Tor is a legend.'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshal has chosen ЦельРазгроl as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Minor
vs
Marshal

170 cm
36
162 lbs
18 - 16 - 1

178 cm
28
177 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Sin City Allstars

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Minor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksei Marshal!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minor throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marshal misses with a body kick.
Marshal misses with a leg kick

and Minor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marshal won't be happy with that.
Minor cracks Marshal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Minor works to advance to full mount. Marshal defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Marshal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Minor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marshal is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Minor dominating with strikes here.
Minor throws some wild stikes that Marshal manages to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minor looking to ground and pound but Marshal is blocking nicely.
Minor controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshal is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor controlling the position easily from mount.
Minor looking to control but Marshal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minor throws a strike there. Marshal manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Minor is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Marshal wants to stand and escape but Minor is having none of it.
Marshal wants to sweep but no luck.
Minor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshal swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minor throwing strikes from guard but Marshal blocks nicely.
Minor prevents Marshal from getting back to his feet.
Minor trying to control but Marshal is working from the bottom.
Minor throwing strikes from guard but Marshal blocks nicely.
Minor is stalling in the full guard.
Minor throwing strikes but missing.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal cracks Minor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marshal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minor misses with a hook. Marshal ducked under it nicely.
Marshal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minor moves away.
Minor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshal. Minor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Minor counters with a shoot takedown. Marshal fights it but they end up in guard.
Marshal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Minor looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marshal holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
Marshal controlling Minor's posture.
Minor trying to control but Marshal is working from the bottom.
Minor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor trying to control the action but Marshal is working from the bottom.
Minor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Marshal misses with a low kick as Minor jumps back.
Marshal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marshal throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

so Minor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marshal pulls Minor in to control the position.
Minor wants to control from the top but Marshal keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marshal is on top in guard.

Minor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal wants to pass the guard but Minor is keeping the position.
Minor is trying to control the position but Marshal postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Minor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marshal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marshal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marshal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marshal tries to free his leg and advance position but Minor is retaining full guard.
Marshal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Minor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Minor is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Minor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marshal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marshal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal wants to stand and escape but Minor is having none of it.
Marshal seems keen to control Minor's posture.
Minor wants to control from the top but Marshal keeps moving.
Marshal trying to control the position here.
Marshal wants to stand and escape but Minor is having none of it.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marshal is pulling down on Minor's head to control his posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marshal stuffs the takedown attempt from Minor. Minor gets slowly back to his feet.
Minor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minor.
Minor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshal.
Marshal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Minor throws a leg kick but Marshal moved away.
Gerald Minor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Minor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marshal.
Minor swinging wildly here.
Marshal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aleksei Marshal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Minor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marshal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Marshal there.
Marshal throws a big shot that misses.
Minor moves away from the strike by Marshal.
Minor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshal.
Minor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshal misses with an attempted mid kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Minor.
Marshal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Minor's best efforts.
Minor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minor stalling away here and it's allowed Marshal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Marshal is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Minor is controlling him.
Minor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marshal's head.
Marshal looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshal, not yet.
Minor wants to control from the top but Marshal keeps moving.
Minor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marshal looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshal, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
Minor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Minor wants to control from the top but Marshal keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Minor swings widly with a right hand
and Marshal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marshal connects with a nice looking jab.
Minor throws a leg kick but Marshal checks it.
Marshal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marshal looks to land a body kick but Minor moved away.
Minor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Minor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aleksei Marshal seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Minor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marshal tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Minor is rocked!
Marshal swings away with a body shot that misses

and Minor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Minor.

Marshal scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshal checks a leg kick nicely.
Minor throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshal counters with a leg kick.

Marshal tries to sprawl but Minor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshal is looking for a sweep. Minor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marshal is looking to escape.
Gerald Minor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marshal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marshal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
Marshal is controlling Minor's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshal manages to avoid it.
Marshal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Minor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marshal's corner calls for a 1-2. Marshal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Minor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marshal moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshal looks to land a body kick but Minor moved away.
Minor throws a leg kick that misses.
Minor throws a body punch but Marshal moves out of range.
Minor tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Minor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Minor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A clash of legs there as Minor blocks the low kick.
Marshal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor connects with a looping right hand.
Marshal misses with a leg kick

and Minor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Marshal manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Minor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marshal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshal misses with a hook. Minor ducked under it nicely.
Minor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Minor blocks the low kick.
Marshal looks for the body kick but Minor saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Minor as he checks the leg kick.
Marshal throws a shot from downtown. Minor moves away and avoids it.
Minor shoots for a double leg takedown but Marshal sprawls well. He's pushed Minor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marshal on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Marshal.
Minor connects with a leg kick. Marshal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Minor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Minor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshal.
Marshal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Minor misses.
Minor scoring well with a low kick there.
Minor misses with a leg kick
and Marshal counters with a solid body kick.
No joy there for Minor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Minor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marshal throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Marshal.
Marshal lands a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal digs a good body shot into Minor's ribs.
Minor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshal manages to avoid it.
Marshal thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Minor if he has to take too many more of those.
Minor seems to have got his legs back now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A combination from Marshal does no damage.
Minor tries to counter by clinching up but Marshal breaks away and moves out of range.
Marshal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Minor misses
and Marshal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minor thinking.
Crunch! Marshal slams his shin into Minor's torso.
Minor misses with a lunging right hand
and Marshal counters with a solid body kick.
Marshal lands a brutal head kick. Minor looks out on his feet and Marshal throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Aleksei Marshal!
Aleksei Marshal is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lorne Malvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Malvo
vs
Rain

175 cm
29
146 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

166 cm
34
138 lbs
24 - 5 - 4

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorne Malvo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Rain!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malvo tries to land a front kick but Rain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malvo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rain.
Malvo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cooker in the buildup to the fight.
Malvo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Malvo has Rain up against the cage in a clinch.
Malvo misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malvo.
Rain works on Malvo's body with a couple of short punches.
Rain lands with a right to the head.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Rain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rain misses with a body punch.
Rain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malvo works on Rain's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rain.
Rain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malvo.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Rain swings wildly with an uppercut but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Malvo.
Malvo avoiding damage.
Malvo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rain takes a shot to the head.
Malvo misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Rain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malvo or not.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Malvo.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Malvo lands a right hand.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Rain lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain shoots in but Malvo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Rain checks it.
Malvo checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Malvo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Malvo.
Malvo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Malvo.
Malvo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat.
Rain misses with a two punch combination.
Malvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Malvo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Malvo.
Malvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lorne Malvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rain.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malvo throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Rain walks into a stiff left hand from Malvo.
Rain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Rain
and Malvo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Malvo scores with a hook.
Rain misses the jab.
Malvo connects with a crisp jab.
Malvo lands a nice hook to Rain's body. Rain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malvo moves out of range of the body kick.
Malvo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Malvo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malvo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Titan Rain has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malvo.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malvo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Rain.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good exchange - Rain coming out on top.
Rain throws a leg kick but Malvo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain lands with a hook. Malvo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malvo is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Malvo misses
and Rain counters with a stiff right hand.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malvo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain's cut.
That's time! Malvo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Malvo works Rain's body with a nice hook.
Malvo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malvo throws the kick towards the body but Rain avoids it.
Malvo scores with a jab to the head.
Rain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lorne Malvo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rain throws a lazy body kick
and Malvo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rain thinking.
Rain slips under a jab from Malvo.
Malvo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rain wants to land a leg kick but Malvo is out of range.
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rain has time to react.
Malvo cracks Rain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Rain.
And Rain tries to counter it with a takedown but Malvo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malvo misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Rain throws a lazy right hand but Malvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malvo misses with a wild combination.
Malvo misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malvo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malvo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rain.
Malvo misses with a wild body shot.
Rain misses with a body kick.
Malvo throws a push kick but Rain slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rain.
Malvo scores with a sloppy right hand. Rain should have avoided that one.
Rain avoids the head kick by Malvo.
Some bone on bone action there as Malvo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rain checks a low kick from Malvo.
Rain misses with a looping right.

Malvo pushes Rain up against the cage in a clinch.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Malvo blocks the leg kick.
Malvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malvo looks to land a body kick but Rain moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain digs a good hook to Malvo's body.
Malvo misses with a looping right.
Malvo lands a jab to Rain's midsection.
Malvo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain can pounce on him.
Rain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malvo's head backwards.
Malvo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malvo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rain can do to turn this around?
Malvo blocks the body kick.
Rain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Malvo.
Rain misses with a takedown attempt - Malvo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rain checks a leg kick.
Rain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rain throws a head kick that misses.

Malvo forces Rain back against the cage and clinches.
Rain struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
Malvo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rain is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rain.
Malvo digs a right hand underneath Rain's ribcage. Rain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Malvo.
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Malvo.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Malvo lands a body punch.
Rain misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Malvo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Rain takes a shot to the head.
Malvo lands with a short shot to the head.
Rain is trying to break the clinch but Malvo has him pressed against the cage.
Malvo lands an uppercut.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Malvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
Malvo takes a shot to the head.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malvo scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Rain misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malvo missing with knees to the body.
Rain is trying to push Malvo away but Malvo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Malvo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rain lands with a left to the head.
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Malvo.
Rain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Rain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malvo walks into a stiff left hand from Rain.
Malvo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rain.
A big right from Malvo misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Rain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malvo lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Malvo.
Rain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain delivers a nice body kick.
A cross from Malvo lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Malvo throws a head kick but Rain moves out of range.
Malvo with a nice cross.
The crowd cheers as Malvo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rain doesn't seem phased though.
Malvo takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Rain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malvo looks to land a left hand but Rain moved out of range nicely.
Malvo checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malvo jabs Rain right on the nose. Rain blinks but takes it well.
Rain misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo misses with an uppercut.
Rain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malvo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rain in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rain throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
Rain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Malvo throws Rain to one side and escapes!

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malvo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malvo, right into the meat.
Rain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malvo is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Malvo as he connects with a hook.

Rain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malvo quickly recovers to half guard.

Malvo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malvo lands a jab.
Malvo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Malvo tries to work over Rain's front leg with a kick but Rain checks it.
Rain is trying to counter with his kicks.
Malvo avoids the head kick by Rain.
Malvo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body

and Rain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malvo won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malvo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malvo manages to get to full guard.
Rain throws a big right hand that misses.
Malvo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rain.
Rain won't allow Malvo to get back to his feet.
Malvo keeping moving, preventing Rain from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain postures up.
Malvo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rain manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malvo with a nice head shot there.
Rain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malvo.
Rain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malvo is one step ahead there.

Rain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malvo defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malvo trying to control but Rain is working from the bottom.
Malvo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Malvo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malvo wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rain throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
Malvo moves in looking to clinch but Rain pushes him off.
Malvo ducks right into an uppercut from Rain.
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rain is out of range.
Rain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rain avoids a kick to the body.
Malvo throws out a leg kick but Rain moves out of range and Malvo only half commits.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rain walks into a straight right hand from Malvo.
Malvo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malvo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rain walks into a straight right hand from Malvo.
Rain tries to land a body kick
and Malvo counters with an outside leg kick.
Rain tries to land a front kick but Malvo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malvo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malvo throws a series of punches but Rain avoids them all with ease.
Rain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malvo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malvo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malvo misses with a straight left.
Malvo avoids the head kick by Rain.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rain is looking to score with low kicks.
Malvo throws a good cross that connects.
Rain throws a hook but Malvo avoids it easily.
Malvo throws a leg kick which misses Rain's front leg but catches the back leg as Rain tries to avoid it.
Malvo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malvo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Rain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain tries to land a leg kick but Malvo saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Malvo!
Rain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malvo.
Rain jabs Malvo right on the nose. Malvo blinks but takes it well.
A clash of legs there as Malvo blocks the low kick.
It looked like Malvo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rain blocks the body kick.
Rain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rain. That's going to slow Malvo down.
Malvo tries to clinch up.
Malvo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Rain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rain lands in his opponent's guard.
Malvo keeping full guard, as Rain tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malvo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rain manages to get himself to full guard.

Rain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malvo is one step ahead there.

Rain looking for a guillotine here but Malvo defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rain is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malvo wants to improve his position but instead Rain has moved into half guard.
Malvo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rain.
Malvo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rain throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Malvo thows a body kick. Rain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malvo moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Malvo wants to clinch up but Rain keeps it at a distance.
Rain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malvo.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
The fighters circling - Malvo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malvo with a nice cross.
Rain blocks a jab.
Malvo swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo wants to clinch.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malvo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Malvo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malvo.
A clash of legs there as Malvo blocks the low kick.
Malvo connects with a looping right hand.
Malvo walks into a straight right hand from Rain.
Rain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.

Malvo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rain, pushing him back against the cage.
Rain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rain can't find room to land a body shot as Malvo controls the action.
Malvo scores with a shoulder strike.
Malvo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rain misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malvos head.
Rain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo misses with a body punch.
Rain blocking some punches.
Rain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malvo prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Rain.
Titan Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malvo's elbow.
A short uppercut from Malvo.
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rain tries a body shot but Malvo blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Malvo as the two fighters clinch.
Rain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Rain lands with a left to the head.

Rain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malvo wants to clinch up but Rain keeps it at a distance.

Rain gets a takedown into half guard.

Malvo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rain is on him like a limpet, forcing Malvo back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rain.
Malvo scores with a shot to the side of Rain's head.
Rain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo lands a nice uppercut.
Malvo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Rain misses with the head strike.
Malvo lands with a short shot to the head.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malvo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lorne Malvo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malvo is pressed up against the cage. Rain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malvo down to the mat. Malvo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rain misses with a hook. Malvo ducked under it nicely.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Malvo connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain throws a solid leg kick but Malvo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rain.
Rain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malvo connects with a solid leg kick.

Malvo pushes Rain up against the cage in a clinch.
Rain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malvo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Rain digs a right hand into Malvo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malvo's gas tank.
Rain misses with the head strike.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malvo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorne Malvo!
In his post fight interview, Lorne Malvo gave a big smile as he said 'There are no saints in the animal kingdom. Only breakfast and dinner. '.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brynden Epicity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chekhov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to КАТЮШA. Epicity comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Doomed User by Deftones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chekhov
vs
Epicity

169 cm
35
142 lbs
39 - 13 - 2

175 cm
30
143 lbs
22 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brynden Epicity!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicity lands a nice looking body kick.
Epicity checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epicity misses with a body punch
and Chekhov counters with a nice uppercut.
Brynden Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity misses with a leg kick
and Chekhov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Brynden Epicity has been cut.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Chekhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov blocks a jab.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
Epicity scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Chekhov misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Chekhov.
Epicity clobbers Chekhov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity defending well as Chekhov loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity misses with a right hand
enabling Chekhov to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov staying out of range there.
Epicity lands with a nice body punch.
Chekhov missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chekhov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Epicity scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chekhov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Epicity's calf.
Epicity is looking to land body kicks.
Chekhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chekhov is looking to slow Epicity down with leg kicks.
We've been informed that Epicity has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Epicity lands with a thumping leg kick.
Epicity tests Chekhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Epicity attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Epicity walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chekhov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epicity throws out a leg kick but Chekhov moves out of range and Epicity only half commits.
Epicity throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Chekhov counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov avoids the head kick by Epicity.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
Chekhov avoids the head kick by Epicity.
Epicity lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Epicity throws a leg kick which misses Chekhov's front leg but catches the back leg as Chekhov tries to avoid it.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Chekhov misses its target.
Chekhov misses with a hook
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity scores with a shot to the body.
Epicity throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chekhov is looking to counter punch.
Chekhov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity wants to slow Chekhov down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov lands with an uppercut that bounces Epicity off the cage and back into range.
Epicity lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chekhov lands a nice hook to Epicity's body. Epicity takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Chekhov.
Epicity throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Epicity crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chekhov - the referee stops the clock and Epicity gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chekhov. Epicity manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Epicity goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chekhov blocks the body kick.
Chekhov is looking for a counter combo.
Chekhov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chekhov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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 Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brynden Epicity'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.

Chekhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epicity throws a hook to the side of Chekhov's head but Chekhov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epicity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epicity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chekhov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Epicity lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chekhov will feel that in the morning.
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Chekhov seems unphased.
Epicity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chekhov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chekhov counters with a good low kick that Epicity was not able to check.
Epicity looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity moves out of range as Chekhov throws a body kick.
Chekhov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chekhov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity connects with the punch.
Epicity lands a jab to the nose.
Epicity throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Chekhov slips a jab from Epicity.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Chekhov moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epicity, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity connects with an inside leg kick.
Chekhov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Epicity misses with a looping left.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chekhov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity lands a nice shot that snaps Chekhov's head back.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chekhov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Chekhov swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epicity! But no joy.
Epicity misses with an uppercut
and Chekhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Epicity scores with a jab. Chekhov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chekhov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Epicity tests Chekhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chekhov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
Chekhov throwing a counter right hand but Epicity manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Epicity finds it's target.
Epicity cracks Chekhov with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Epicity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Chekhov moved out of range.
Chekhov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Epicity checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Chekhov's shoulder, as Chekhov tries to avoid the shot.
Chekhov slips under a jab from Epicity.
Epicity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chekhov throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brynden Epicity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brynden Epicity'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.

Chekhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epicity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Epicity thuds his right hand into Chekhov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chekhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
Epicity now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Epicity misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chekhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov moves out of range of the leg kick from Epicity.
Chekhov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epicity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chekhov scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity works Chekhov's body with a nice hook.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
Epicity fakes the leg kick and cracks Chekhov in the body.
Chekhov throws a head kick but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity misses with the combination.
Chekhov throws a right hand that misses
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Epicity.
Chekhov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Chekhov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epicity fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekhov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chekhov circles away quickly and effectively.
Chekhov throwing a counter right hand but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chekhov swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Epicity takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epicity.
The crowd cheers as Epicity lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chekhov doesn't seem phased though.
Chekhov slips under a jab from Epicity.
Donk. Epicity catches Chekhov right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Chekhov finds it's way through Epicity's defenses.

Epicity is rocked!
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Chekhov ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Chekhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Epicity lands a nice looking body shot.
Epicity takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Epicity is still on wobbly legs! Can Chekhov finish him?
Epicity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Epicity seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Epicity is predictable there
and Chekhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Chekhov.
Epicity scores with a spinning back kick!
Epicity scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Chekhov misses
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chekhov throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Chekhov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chekhov walks into a left hand.
Epicity cracks Chekhov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Epicity lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity throws a series of punches but Chekhov avoids them all with ease.
Epicity keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Epicity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Chekhov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Epicity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Epicity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epicity lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov moves out of range as Epicity throws a body kick.
Epicity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Chekhov seems unphased.
Nice shot by Epicity.
Chekhov throws a good cross that connects.
Chekhov throws a front kick aimed at Epicity's knee but Epicity avoids it well.
Epicity scores with a hook.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot.
Epicity lands a nice hook to Chekhov's body. Chekhov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Chekhov moved away.
Chekhov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epicity misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity lands an overhand right.
Epicity finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chekhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
Chekhov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chekhov slips under a jab from Epicity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chekhov has time to react.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov lands a lovely overhand right.
Epicity takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That has opened up Brynden Epicity's cut even more.
Chekhov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
Chekhov cracks Epicity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chekhov lands a nice shot that snaps Epicity's head back.
Brynden Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Chekhov moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov wants to slow Epicity down by chopping away at his legs.
Epicity stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Epicity slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Chekhov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Epicity connects with a jab.
Epicity misses with a right hand
and Chekhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epicity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chekhov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brynden Epicity dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brynden Epicity's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Epicity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity feints and then cracks Chekhov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chekhov down.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Chekhov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Epicity avoids it.
Chekhov moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Epicity takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Epicity connects with a right hand. Chekhov shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity misses with a body punch
and Chekhov counters with a body kick that stops Epicity in his tracks momentarily.
Chekhov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Epicity in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Chekhov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov throwing a counter right hand but Epicity manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Chekhov finds it's target.
Epicity swinging wildly here.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
It looked like Chekhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Anton Chekhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Epicity needs to keep his hands up - Chekhov had a free shot at his head there.
Epicity fakes the leg kick and cracks Chekhov in the body.
Epicity comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekhov.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chekhov has time to react.
Chekhov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
It looked like Chekhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity misses with an uppercut
and Epicity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chekhov throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Epicity stumbling backwards into the cage! Epicity bounces back off the cage towards Chekhov, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Chekhov lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Chekhov celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anton Chekhov!
Our winner, Anton Chekhov, 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.
In defeat, Brynden Epicity stepped up to the mic, saying 'Is what it is. I came to fight, Ozzy is legit. I'll be back in the octagon in no time and will fight to destroy my opponent like I always do.'.