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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silverback Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by go coors!. Silverback Lesnar has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Jackson
vs
Lesnar

180 cm
21
140 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

166 cm
51
287 lbs
40 - 27 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kilo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silverback Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Lesnar throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Lesnar misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lesnar thinking.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesnar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Lesnar looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lesnar doesn't seem bothered though.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut.
Jackson 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.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesnar.
Lesnar lands a two punch combo.

Jackson is rocked!

It looks like Kilo Jackson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesnar.
Jackson catches Lesnar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lesnar throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson catches Lesnar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lesnar has eaten all the pies!
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lesnar backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Lesnar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lesnar thinking.
Lesnar looks winded!
Lesnar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lesnar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lesnar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lesnar's head.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson digs a good hook to Lesnar's body.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lesnar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson lunges at Lesnar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lesnar's hand.
Jackson stuns Lesnar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lesnar doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Silverback Lesnar has been cut.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lesnar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson connects with a right that clearly hurt Lesnar. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Jackson proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Lesnar collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loves To Spooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Greiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spooge comes to the cage accompanied by Litte Things - One Direction. Greiner has chosen August Burns Red - Spirit Breaker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

To Spooge
vs
Greiner

185 cm
31
219 lbs
18 - 15 - 1

193 cm
32
217 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing
KnockOut

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 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Loves To Spooge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Greiner!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greiner misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick from Spooge.

Greiner clinches up with Spooge and pushes him back against the cage.
Spooge connects with a nasty looking knee right to Greiner's face.

It looks like Matt Greiner has been cut.
I was talking to Spooge's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greiner.
Greiner gets through Spooge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spooge is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Greiner looks winded!
Spooge lands with a light punch inside.
Spooge lands with a light punch inside.
Spooge is leaning against Greiner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spooge lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spooge obliges.
Spooge lands a nice shot to the body.
Spooge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greiner backwards.
Spooge unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Greiner takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Spooge on the inside.
Spooge working Greiner over with knees to the body.
Spooge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spooge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spooge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greiner avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greiner avoiding damage as Spooge throws knees to the body.
Spooge scores with a shot to the side of Greiner's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spooge.
Spooge pushes Greiner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spooge scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spooge.
Spooge trying to land knees to the body.
Spooge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greiner avoids it.
Spooge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greiner's elbow.
Spooge tries a body shot but Greiner blocks it.
Greiner tries to work over Spooge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spooge lands a left hand.
Spooge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greiner's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Greiner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Greiner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Spooge.
Spooge with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spooge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spooge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Greiner tries to stall but Spooge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spooge.
Spooge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spooge lands a good knee to the midsection. Greiner won't want to take too many of those.
Still in the clinch, Spooge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spooge lands a nice shot to the body.
Spooge misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Spooge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spooge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spooge using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spooge lands a nice shot to the body.
Spooge scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Spooge.
Greiner prevents a body shot from Spooge.
Spooge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greiner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spooge landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Spooge.
Spooge misses with a knee strike.
Spooge trying to land knees to the body.
Spooge blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spooge scores with a shot to the side of Greiner's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spooge obliges.
Spooge lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Greiner is rocked!
Spooge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spooge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spooge tries to throw a body punch but Greiner avoids it by throwing Spooge back against the cage.
Spooge unloads a knee to the mid-section. Greiner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spooge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greiner.
Greiner lands an elbow inside that Spooge shrugs off.
Greiner tries to land a knee to the head but Spooge blocks with his arms.
Spooge is leaning against Greiner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spooge.
Spooge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Greiner blocks it with crossed arms.
Spooge tries a knee to the head but Greiner blocks it.
Spooge tries to work over Greiner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spooge tries to throw a body punch but Greiner avoids it by throwing Spooge back against the cage.
Greiner pushes Spooge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spooge lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greiner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Greiner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spooge avoids it.
Greiner lands a hook that snaps the head of Spooge backwards.
Greiner wants to take the fight to the mat but Spooge manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spooge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greiner.
Greiner misses with an elbow strike.
Greiner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spooge misses with a knee to the head.
Greiner avoiding damage as Spooge throws knees to the body.
Spooge looking to throw knees to the head but Greiner is blocking nicely.
Spooge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spooge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Greiner blocks it with crossed arms.
Greiner taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greiner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spooge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spooge misses with a body kick.
Spooge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greiner to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loves To Spooge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Greiner'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.

Spooge moves forwards but Greiner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Greiner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spooge moves in looking to clinch but Greiner pushes him off.
Spooge throws a hook but Greiner avoids it easily.
Spooge throws a push kick but Greiner slaps the foot to one side.

Spooge rushes Greiner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spooge with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greiner.
Spooge crunches a lovely knee into Greiner's ribcage.
Greiner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spooge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greiner's elbow.
Greiner looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Spooge.
Good body shot from Spooge.
Spooge working Greiner over with knees to the body.
Greiner is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spooge putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Greiner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spooge using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spooge blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spooge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spooge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Greiner or not.
Spooge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spooge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spooge lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Spooge.
Spooge lands a good knee to the midsection. Greiner won't want to take too many of those.
Spooge working Greiner over with knees to the body.
Spooge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spooge lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spooge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spooge lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spooge misses with a knee to the head.
Spooge tries to work over Greiner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Spooge as the two fighters clinch.
Spooge landing knees to the head.

Greiner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Spooge clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Greiner is looking for the choke from the back position but Spooge is controlling his hands well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spooge is trying to get back to his feet but Greiner has full control of the position and if anything, Spooge has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greiner lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Spooge hold on?!
Spooge trying to get back to his feet but Greiner is in full control for now.
Greiner tries to keep control of the position but Spooge is staying busy.
Spooge trying to get back to his feet but Greiner is in full control for now.
Greiner is working the ground and pound. Can Spooge escape?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spooge wants to get back to his feet.

Greiner has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Spooge is in real trouble here. Greiner gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Spooge is tapping out! Greiner wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Greiner!
An out of breath Matt Greiner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Jagerkokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez comes into the arena with Bad Motherfucker blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gomez
vs
Jagerkokov

172 cm
37
203 lbs
29 - 30 - 0

169 cm
23
190 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emil Jagerkokov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagerkokov fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jagerkokov.
Gomez leaves Jagerkokov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franco Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Jagerkokov.
Gomez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jagerkokov shoots for a takedown but Gomez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jagerkokov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gomez misses with a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jagerkokov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jagerkokov closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Jagerkokov pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jagerkokov is defended easily by Gomez.
A combination from Gomez does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez stuffs the takedown attempt from Jagerkokov. Jagerkokov gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jagerkokov backs up against the cage.
Gomez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Jagerkokov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jagerkokov dodges the punch combination from Gomez.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jagerkokov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gomez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jagerkokov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gomez prevents it.
Jagerkokov is looking to take this one to the mat.

Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Emil Jagerkokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jagerkokov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jagerkokov off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomez counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jagerkokov shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Jagerkokov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jagerkokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jagerkokov closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Jagerkokov pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jagerkokov looks winded!
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jagerkokov misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jagerkokov misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gomez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gomez lands a two punch combo.
Jagerkokov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Jagerkokov avoids them all with ease.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
Jagerkokov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Gomez has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jagerkokov shoots for a takedown but Gomez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Gomez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.

Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jagerkokov wants a takedown but no success here.

Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Jagerkokov shoots in but Gomez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jagerkokov fails to land the takedown.
Franco Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jagerkokov dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jagerkokov! But no joy.
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jagerkokov.
Gomez lands a jab-cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gomez has closed the distance and engaged Jagerkokov in a clinch.

Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jagerkokov eats them both and turns towards Gomez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gomez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gomez.
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Jagerkokov shoots in.
It looked like Gomez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Jagerkokov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gomez quickly recovers to half guard.
Gomez is trying to stand.
Jagerkokov trying to mount his opponent but Gomez defends it.
Jagerkokov keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

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

Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gomez has closed the distance and engaged Jagerkokov in a clinch.

Jagerkokov jumps into guard, dragging Gomez to the mat.
Jagerkokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Jagerkokov, not yet.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jagerkokov can do to turn this around?
Gomez pushes down on Jagerkokov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomez not doing much here.
Gomez continues to stall.
Jagerkokov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jagerkokov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jagerkokov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jagerkokov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomez escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
Jagerkokov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jagerkokov somewhat.
Jagerkokov is breathing heavily.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Franco Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Jagerkokov.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gomez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gomez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jagerkokov on the side of the head.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch but Jagerkokov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomez tries to bum rush Jagerkokov with a series of wild strikes but Jagerkokov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jagerkokov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomez sprawls well. Gomez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jagerkokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jagerkokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gomez circles away.
Gomez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jagerkokov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomez pinned against the cage. Gomez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Franco Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez stalks Jagerkokov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jagerkokov's face. Jagerkokov staggers backwards, shaken.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
Jagerkokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Gomez. No joy for Jagerkokov on that attempt.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Jagerkokov avoids them all with ease.
Jagerkokov dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jagerkokov slips a jab and a cross from Gomez.
Franco Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez stalks Jagerkokov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jagerkokov's face. Jagerkokov staggers backwards, shaken.
Jagerkokov shoots in and drives through. Gomez sprawls well.
Gomez throws a big counter combination but Jagerkokov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jagerkokov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Jagerkokov misses.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gomez.

Gomez pushes Jagerkokov up against the cage in a clinch.
Jagerkokov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Jagerkokov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomez pinned against the cage. Gomez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov with a poor takedown
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jagerkokov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomez is fending him off so far but Jagerkokov persists. Nope, Gomez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomez misses with a double jab.
A combination from Gomez does no damage.
Jagerkokov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jagerkokov fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gomez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jagerkokov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jagerkokov fails to land the takedown.
Gomez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jagerkokov tries for a takedown but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gomez scores with a one two! Jagerkokov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Gomez dominated that second round.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Jagerkokov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jagerkokov dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Jagerkokov's head and hops out.
Gomez is looking for a counter combo.
Jagerkokov shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Franco Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomez defends it nicely.
Gomez scores with a one two! Jagerkokov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jagerkokov shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez tries to bum rush Jagerkokov with a series of wild strikes but Jagerkokov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jagerkokov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gomez clinches.
Gomez stops a takedown attempt from Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gomez misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagerkokov is looking for a takedown.
Jagerkokov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gomez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gomez!
Jagerkokov avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Jagerkokov throws out a counter right but Gomez avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
It seemed like Jagerkokov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jagerkokov shoots and misses
and Gomez counters with a straight right hand.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Jagerkokov moves out of range.
Jagerkokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gomez circles away.

Gomez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jagerkokov, pushing him back against the cage.
Jagerkokov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gomez stalling.

Jagerkokov has clasped his hands together around Gomez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Franco Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Jagerkokov drags him back down.
Jagerkokov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Gomez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomez is not content to let Jagerkokov control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jagerkokov swings around for an armbar but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jagerkokov's guard.

Gomez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jagerkokov, up you get!
Jagerkokov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Jagerkokov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Jagerkokov looks to move away, Gomez throws a big counter combo but Jagerkokov just gets out of the way.
Jagerkokov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jagerkokov somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Gomez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gomez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Jagerkokov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Jagerkokov shoots in.
Jagerkokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gomez circles away.

Jagerkokov tries to keep at a distance but Gomez has taken the fight into the clinch.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez leaves Jagerkokov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gomez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Jagerkokov pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jagerkokov has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Jagerkokov backing up. Jagerkokov nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Jagerkokov circles away.
No luck for Jagerkokov with that takedown attempt.
Jagerkokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomez sprawls well. Gomez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jagerkokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jagerkokov doesn't seem bothered though.
Gomez stuffs the takedown attempt from Jagerkokov. Jagerkokov gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Gomez.
Jagerkokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emil Jagerkokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomez 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Gomez!
After the fight, Franco Gomez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Bruny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stark might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sledgehammer!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stark
vs
Bruny

172 cm
35
156 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

163 cm
28
155 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Anarchy Clothing

Conviction

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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerome Bruny!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruny goes for a double leg but Stark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stark continues to drive forward.
Bruny closes the distance but Stark moves to the side
and Stark counters with a thumping low kick.
Stark stuffs the takedown attempt from Bruny. Bruny gets slowly back to his feet.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Steven Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Bruny.
Bruny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bruny shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Bruny with that takedown attempt.
Bruny sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bruny tries for a takedown but Stark circles away easily
and Stark counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bruny looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Stark - just one landing.
Bruny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stark is fending him off so far but Bruny persists. Nope, Stark circles away and we're back to standing.
Crunch! Stark slams his shin into Bruny's torso.
Bruny doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruny gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid body kick from Stark.
Bruny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stark finds it's way round the side to connect with Bruny's head.
Bruny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Stark does it's job there.
Bruny takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stark scores with a head kick.
Stark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bruny takes a step back to recover.
A lazy left from Stark finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Stark.
Stark with a jab.
Jerome Bruny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruny shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Stark throws a leg kick which misses Bruny's front leg but catches the back leg as Bruny tries to avoid it.
Bruny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stark connects with a single shot there.
Stark feints and then cracks Bruny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruny down.
Stark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steven Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruny steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stark. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stark goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stark lands a jab-cross combination.
Stark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stark is looking to slow Bruny down with leg kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bruny.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stark.
Bruny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Bruny goes for a double leg but Stark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stark continues to drive forward.
Bruny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bruny shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bruny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bruny's hands.
Bruny on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bruny avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark thumps Bruny with a low kick.
Bruny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bruny fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruny on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bruny shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark lands a front kick.

Bruny closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stark's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bruny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bruny has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Stark is trying to keep Bruny in close.
Bruny trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bruny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Stark dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Bruny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Bruny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stark can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bruny or perhaps it was just good defense by Stark, which made it look bad.
Stark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bruny's calf.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Bruny moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stark. That's going to slow Bruny down.
Bruny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Steven Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Bruny.
Stark leaves Bruny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruny is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark lands with a slapping head kick.
Bruny shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bruny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stark lands a right hook to the body.
Bruny takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stark lands a head shot.
Bruny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stark's waist but Stark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bruny off to one side.
Bruny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stark but Stark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bruny fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stark. Bruny shrugs it off though.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stark cracks the inside of Bruny's front leg.
Stark feints and then cracks Bruny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruny down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bruny if he has to take too many more of those.
Stark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bruny's head.
Stark lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stark. That's going to slow Bruny down.
Bruny takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bruny walks into a left hand.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bruny can do to turn this around?
Bruny walks into a left hand.
Stark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bruny takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Bruny is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Stark! Bruny is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stark!
In his post fight interview, Steven Stark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.