DUEL#17 Myles vs Hunter 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grey Worm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azadshatru Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worm comes into the arena with Der Kaptain blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Azadshatru Singh was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Worm
vs
Singh

166 cm
28
140 lbs
15 - 12 - 1

176 cm
46
148 lbs
21 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grey Worm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azadshatru Singh!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worm moves away.
Singh tries a low kick but Worm avoids it.
Singh misses with a right hand
and Worm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Worm slips a straight right by Singh.
Singh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Worm's sensitive parts.
Singh misses with a straight right.
Singh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Worm doesn't seem bothered though.
Singh throws a leg kick but Worm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Worm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Worm closes the distance and clinches up with Singh, looking for a takedown. Worm pushes Singh against the cage but Singh 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.
Worm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
Singh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Singh lands a leg kick that knocks Worm off balance momentarily.
Singh lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worm closes the distance and clinches up with Singh, looking for a takedown. Worm pushes Singh against the cage but Singh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Singh.
As Singh looks to move away, Worm throws a big counter combo but Singh just gets out of the way.
A low kick from Singh misses

and Worm counters with a nice double leg into side control. Singh won't be happy with that.
Singh is looking to reverse the position.

Worm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Singh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Singh is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Worm has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Worm is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Singh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Worm tries for a kimura but Singh is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh is looking for a sweep.
Singh struggling a bit here.
Singh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Worm's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Worm is working for a submission of some sort.
Worm stops Singh from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worm trying to control the action but Singh is working from the bottom.

Worm is working for a submission of some sort.
Worm wants to take a breather but Singh is having none of it.
Singh trying to hold on to Worm's head to control him but Worm postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Singh is defending against the submission attempts here by Worm.

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.
Worm throwing shots but Singh is blocking nicely.
Worm thows a huge punch but Singh dodges it nicely.
Worm wants to pass the guard but Singh is defending well.
Singh is staying active underneath Worm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Singh is trying to stand back up but Worm is controlling him

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Worm checks a low kick from Singh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Worm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singh throws out the jab.
Worm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Singh connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Singh throws a lazy right hand but Worm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Worm changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Worm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh throws a sloppy body shot
and Worm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Singh throws a head kick but Worm moves out of range.
Singh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Worm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Singh defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh lands a nice hook to Worm's body. Worm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Worm with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Worm takes the fight into the clinch.

Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Worm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Worm showed some decent athleticism there.

Worm is working for a kimura but Singh is defending it quite comfortably.
Worm scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Worm is working for a kimura but Singh is defending it quite comfortably.
Singh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Worm.

Worm is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Worm there.
Worm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Worm is working for a kimura but Singh is defending it quite comfortably.

Worm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Worm trying to control from half guard but Singh is working away.

Worm is working for a kimura but Singh is defending it quite comfortably.
Singh wants to control but Worm is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Worm is trying for a kimura here. Singh looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Worm wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grey Worm!
After winning the bout, Grey Worm thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Azadshatru Singh had this to say: 'I look back on my career with greebert. I remember how the ladies would wave their underdunkers at me when they saw me come up the aisle and climb into that ring, with my gloves laced up and a firehose hanging around my shoulders. I'd give it all to be back in the runny just once the more timer.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sparring Fighter 1 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nir Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter 1 comes to the cage accompanied by Lou Reed - The day John Kennedy Died. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Fighter 1
vs
Sosa

192 cm
38
202 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

180 cm
36
191 lbs
31 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sparring Fighter 1!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nir Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 is looking to clinch.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Fighter 1 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Fighter 1 gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fighter 1 misses with a punch on the inside.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
Sosa fails to pull guard.
Fighter 1 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter 1 has a couple of punches blocked by Sosa.
Fighter 1 lands with a right to the head.

Fighter 1 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fighter 1 rushes Sosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Fighter 1 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter 1 shoots for a takedown but Sosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Fighter 1 rushes Sosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Sosa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fighter 1 uses from the top position.
Fighter 1 wants to pass the guard but Sosa is keeping the position.
Sosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fighter 1 controls the pace.
Fighter 1 wants to stand but Sosa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fighter 1 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fighter 1 wants to get up but he can't break Sosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fighter 1 seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Sosa moves away

and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fighter 1 is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sosa dives into side control.

Fighter 1 is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sosa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sosa taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter 1 explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fighter 1 tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Fighter 1 avoids it easily.
Fighter 1 fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter 1.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fighter 1 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fighter 1. That's going to slow Sosa down.

Fighter 1 drives through and clinches with Sosa against the cage.

Fighter 1 breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter 1 throws a leg kick but Sosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Fighter 1 doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter 1 defends it well.
Fighter 1 closes the distance but Sosa moves to the side

and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter 1 is looking to stand up but Sosa isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring Fighter 1 dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A leg kick checked by Sosa.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Fighter 1 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fighter 1 misses with a two punch combination.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fighter 1 moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
A leg kick checked by Sosa.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Sosa moves out of range.
Fighter 1 fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter 1.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fighter 1 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 wants to slow Sosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Fighter 1 changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sosa tries to avoid it but Fighter 1 manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sosa to the ground. Sosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Fighter 1 tries for a takedown but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter 1 throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter 1 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sosa can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Sosa. No joy for Fighter 1 on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparring Fighter 1. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Fighter 1 fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter 1 defends it well.
Sparring Fighter 1 is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up.
Fighter 1 fails to land the takedown.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Sosa is having none of it.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Fighter 1 closes the distance and clinches.

Sosa manages to pull guard.
Fighter 1 looking to sit in guard and control but Sosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 1 wants to stand and escape but Sosa is having none of it.
Nir Sosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter 1 looking for a sweep. Not yet Fighter 1, not yet.
Fighter 1 is looking to stand up but Sosa isn't so interested in that idea.
Fighter 1 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fighter 1 wants to stand but Sosa is controlling the position.
Sosa pushing down on Fighter 1's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sosa prevents Fighter 1 from standing 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.
Sosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Sosa is having none of it.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Fighter 1 has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.

Fighter 1 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter 1 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter 1 looks to land a right hand but Sosa moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fighter 1 moves to clinch but Sosa breaks away

and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown. Fighter 1 fights it but they end up in guard.

Fighter 1 uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fighter 1 wants to clinch.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch but Sosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter 1 wants to clinch.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter 1 defends it well.
Fighter 1 wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter 1 wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Fighter 1 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fighter 1 fails in his attempt to clinch.

Fighter 1 has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter 1 throws a head punch that misses.

Fighter 1 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up but Sosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fighter 1 fails to land the takedown.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

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

and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fighter 1 wants to get back to his feet.
Fighter 1 is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sosa jumps into side control!
Fighter 1 tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter 1 tries to break free.
Fighter 1 wants to get back to his feet.
Sosa doesn't have the hooks in and Fighter 1 manages to turn into his guard.
Fighter 1 being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter 1 is looking to stand up but Sosa won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fighter 1 will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Fighter 1 gets to his feet. Sosa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fighter 1 moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fighter 1 is looking to clinch but Sosa is avoiding it.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up but Sosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter 1 throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Fighter 1 misses

and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fighter 1 wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter 1 wants to stand and escape but Sosa is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nir Sosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sosa 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nir Sosa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nir Sosa waved his t-shirt featuring Fury Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
Sparring Fighter 1 was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm still standing here, so you apparently didn't accomplish your goal.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parker Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Kadota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Phoenix
vs
Kadota

191 cm
28
186 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

185 cm
44
200 lbs
24 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takashi Kadota!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadota throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kadota shoots for a double leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls well. He's pushed Kadota's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kadota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kadota wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Kadota pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takashi Kadota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kadota throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phoenix's waist but Phoenix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kadota off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Kadota's shoulder, as Kadota tries to avoid the shot.
Kadota slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Kadota throws a chopping leg kick but Phoenix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Kadota.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phoenix lands a jab to Kadota's midsection.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Kadota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota throws a leg kick
and Kadota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kadota takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kadota 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 Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Kadota misses.
Kadota tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kadota throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.
Kadota tries a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Phoenix tests Kadota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kadota throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix avoids the head kick by Kadota.
Kadota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kadota manages to avoid it.
Kadota throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix jabs at Kadota's body.
Kadota walks into a jab.
Kadota looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kadota was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Kadota shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phoenix pinned against the cage. Phoenix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parker Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Kadota.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Kadota should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kadota was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Kadota misses with a straight left.
Kadota scores with a sloppy right hand. Phoenix should have avoided that one.
Kadota throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
A lazy left from Phoenix finds it's target.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadota's corner calls for a 1-2. Kadota obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kadota.
Kadota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
And Kadota tries to counter it with a takedown but Phoenix pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kadota darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Kadota into the cage.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.

That's four 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!
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kadota looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but Kadota persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.
Kadota misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Kadota walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kadota.
Kadota loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
As Kadota tries to get set, Phoenix tries to push him back and clinch up but Kadota manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix is looking to clinch but Kadota is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kadota.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Kadota is just out of range.
Phoenix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kadota misses with a low kick.
Kadota ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parker Phoenix dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A big left from Kadota misses.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kadota throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Kadota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Kadota moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kadota drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phoenix misses with a body shot

and Kadota counters with a single leg into guard. Phoenix didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kadota being controlled here momentarily.
Kadota lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kadota looking to sit in guard and control but Phoenix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Phoenix postures up.

Phoenix drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kadota manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phoenix has Kadota in his guard.

Kadota trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix seems keen to control Kadota's posture.
Kadota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phoenix is controlling Kadota's posture.
Phoenix has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix trying to control the position.
Phoenix is pulling down on Kadota's head. It's preventing any offense from Kadota, at least for the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Kadota misses with a low kick.
Kadota lands a really nice looking cross but Phoenix seems unphased.
Phoenix 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadota pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phoenix is looking to wear down Kadota with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Kadota moves out of range.

Phoenix has closed the distance and engaged Kadota in a clinch.
Kadota misses with some punches.
Kadota is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phoenix is keeping busy.
Phoenix keeps control of Kadota as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kadota.
Kadota blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Kadota avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Kadota blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kadota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kadota can do to turn this around?
Kadota blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phoenix tests Kadota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks Kadota with an uppercut!
Kadota slips under a jab.
Kadota with the counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Kadota misses with a straight left.
Kadota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phoenix. That did some damage!
Kadota throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Kadota changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to avoid it but Kadota manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phoenix to the ground. Phoenix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Kadota throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Kadota misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Kadota.
Kadota misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix blocks a leg kick.
Kadota is looking to chop away at Phoenix's legs.
Kadota avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Kadota with the counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Kadota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kadota throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kadota thinking.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Kadota is just out of range.
And Kadota tries to counter it with a takedown but Phoenix pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kadota throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
Kadota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kadota.
Kadota avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Kadota showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kadota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kadota.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadota throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kadota moves away.
Kadota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kadota looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Phoenix moves out of range as Kadota throws a body kick.
Phoenix 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kadota looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kadota looks for a takedown but Phoenix sprawls well.
Kadota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kadota darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Kadota into the cage.
Parker Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Kadota.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks Kadota with an uppercut!
Kadota looks to land a body kick but Phoenix moved away.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kadota throws a low kick but Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Kadota throws a leg kick

and Phoenix counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kadota's elbow.
Kadota swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kadota jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phoenix walks away with a smile on his face. Kadota gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Kadota tries to counter it with a takedown but Phoenix pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Kadota drives through with a takedown into Phoenix's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kadota must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kadota throwing strikes but missing.
Kadota slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phoenix has Kadota pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kadota's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kadota being controlled here momentarily.
Kadota trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parker Phoenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parker Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix lunges at Kadota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kadota's hand.
Takashi Kadota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kadota doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phoenix with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Parker Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phoenix, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parker Phoenix!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tupper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahkim Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Tupper
vs
Abdullah

170 cm
33
186 lbs
11 - 17 - 0

190 cm
33
198 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Tupper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahkim Abdullah!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tupper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Abdullah closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tupper quickly recovers to half guard.
Abdullah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abdullah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abdullah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abdullah winds up and cracks Tupper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tupper won't allow Abdullah to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Abdullah.
Tupper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdullah.
Tupper pushes Abdullah off looking to stand but Abdullah dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tupper has one foot on Abdullah's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Abdullah fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tupper to the ground. Abdullah is now in Tupper's guard.
Abdullah cracks Tupper with a solid left hand.
Abdullah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tupper wants to stand but Abdullah is controlling the position.
Abdullah throwing strikes but missing.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Tupper keeps moving.
Tupper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abdullah is controlling him.
Abdullah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Abdullah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tupper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupper misses with the combination.

Tupper closes the distance and clinches.

Abdullah gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupper is trying to stand up here but Abdullah is controlling him well.

Tupper makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tupper throws a head kick but Abdullah moves out of range.
Abdullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tupper tries to clinch but Abdullah is having none of it.
Abdullah misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tupper walks into a left hand.
Tupper wants to clinch.
Abdullah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tupper tries to avoid it but Abdullah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tupper to the ground. Tupper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abdullah misses with a body shot.
Abdullah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tupper defends it nicely.
Bobby Tupper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Abdullah throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tupper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abdullah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tupper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdullah.
Tupper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Abdullah tries to counter it with a takedown but Tupper pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdullah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdullah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupper defends it well.
Abdullah dives in and grabs Tupper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupper pushes down on Abdullah's head and hops out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdullah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tupper counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdullah misses with a wild body shot.
Tupper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A shot to the liver by Abdullah. Beautiful body shot.
Tupper tries to clinch but Abdullah moves out of range.

Abdullah gets tackled into the cage by Tupper. Tupper maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tupper.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tupper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abdullah's brow.
Tupper trying to land knees to the body.
Abdullah looking for a takedown.

Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper misses with a head kick.

Abdullah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tupper scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Abdullah manages to mount him!
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 Bobby Tupper will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Abdullah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tupper counters with a one-two to the body.

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

Tupper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Tupper clinches with his opponent.

Abdullah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdullah throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupper.
Tupper wants to clinch.
Tupper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abdullah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abdullah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Abdullah misses.
Tupper tries to clinch up but Abdullah circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Abdullah gets a takedown into half guard.
Abdullah sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah trying to mount his opponent but Tupper defends it.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet.

Tupper has one foot on Abdullah's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tupper enables Abdullah to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tupper manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Abdullah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abdullah throws a strike but Tupper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper tries to stand but Abdullah is controlling from the bottom.

Abdullah is working an open guard so Tupper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tupper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupper.
Tupper wants to clinch but Abdullah slips to the side

and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdullah.
Abdullah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tupper manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Abdullah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Tupper manages to break the clinch.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdullah fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abdullah.
Bobby Tupper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah shoots in for a double leg but Tupper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tupper scores with a knee to the head.
Tupper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tupper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Abdullah manages to break the clinch.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdullah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Tupper as Abdullah shoots in.
Tupper tries to clinch up but Abdullah circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdullah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupper defends it well.
We've been informed that Abdullah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Abdullah throws a nice looking combination but Tupper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tupper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abdullah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tupper rather than just go for the knockout.
Tupper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Abdullah swats away the attempt to clinch by Tupper.
Tupper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdullah throws out the jab.
Abdullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tupper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupper is looking to clinch but Abdullah is avoiding it.
Abdullah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abdullah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdullah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupper defends well and Abdullah ends up having to push Tupper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupper throws a head kick that misses.
Tupper staying out of range there.
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!
Tupper pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Abdullah back to the cage. Tupper follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tupper scores with a head kick. Abdullah tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tupper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abdullah fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Tupper fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdullah throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdullah can do to turn this around?
Tupper tries to clinch up but Abdullah circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdullah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good leg kick by Tupper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupper misses with a head kick.

Tupper drives through and clinches with Abdullah against the cage.

Abdullah breaks from the clinch.
Tupper misses with a series of wild punches.
Tupper misses with a body kick.
Abdullah lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah goes for a double leg but Tupper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tupper continues to drive forward.
Bobby Tupper is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupper moves in looking to clinch but Abdullah pushes him off.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdullah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdullah with the counter takedown but Tupper avoids it easily.
Abdullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdullah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tupper throws a chopping leg kick but Abdullah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abdullah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bobby Tupper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupper is looking to clinch but Abdullah is avoiding it.
Abdullah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper ducks under a wild hook from Abdullah.
Tupper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdullah.
Tupper tries to clinch up.
Tupper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abdullah. Abdullah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tupper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdullah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tupper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdullah.
Abdullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tupper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupper throws a right and a left that Abdullah avoids nicely.
Abdullah throws an off balance right hand
and Tupper counters with a left and a right that stings Abdullah.

Abdullah shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupper's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abdullah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah prevents Tupper from getting back to his feet.
Abdullah throwing strikes but missing.
Abdullah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Abdullah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abdullah is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tupper drops his hands momentarily and Abdullah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tupper misses with a two punch combination.
And Abdullah tries to counter it with a takedown but Tupper pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Tupper rushes Abdullah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdullah managing to block the knees to the body from Tupper.

Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdullah tries for a takedown but Tupper circles away easily
and Tupper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bobby Tupper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.

Tupper takes the fight into the clinch.
Tupper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Tupper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper throws a right hand that Abdullah ducks under and follows up with a left that Abdullah also avoids with ease.
Tupper misses with a head kick.
Tupper tries to bum rush Abdullah with a series of wild strikes but Abdullah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tupper looks for the body kick but Abdullah saw that one coming.
Abdullah closes the distance and clinches up with Tupper, looking for a takedown. Abdullah pushes Tupper against the cage but Tupper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdullah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rahkim Abdullah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Abdullah throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tupper was covering up waiting for the punch and Abdullah finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bobby Tupper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abdullah landing some decent shots from guard.
Tupper is looking to stand up but Abdullah isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tupper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Tupper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Lohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kutsoo
vs
Lohan

169 cm
39
132 lbs
28 - 26 - 0

167 cm
38
130 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Lohan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kutsoo feints and as Lohan raises his hands in defense, Kutsoo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutsoo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lohan's head.
Kutsoo looking to pass the guard.
Lohan wants to sweep but no luck.

Lohan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kutsoo doesn't defend quickly enough and Lohan has managed to lock this one up! Can Kutsoo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lohan on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Amir Lohan!
Amir Lohan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jarni Kutsoo stepped up to the mic, saying 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G. as his entrance music. Wilson has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pick
vs
Wilson

185 cm
32
210 lbs
12 - 12 - 4

184 cm
28
223 lbs
12 - 8 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Pick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 3, fighting out of London, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Wilson coming out on top.
Pick digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Wilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pick. Pick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Pick takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pick - that landed with a thud.
Wilson looks winded!
Pick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Pick.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Pick.
Pick lands a knee to the body.
Pick scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Pick stalling against the cage.

Pick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Pick misses its intended target.
Wilson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steve Pick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson lands a lovely overhand right.

Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Pick has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Pick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pick.
Pick is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Pick looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Pick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pick lands a damaging elbow.

Pick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Pick misses.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Pick lands a big right hand that sends Wilson crashing to the mat! Pick stays standing though and waves Wilson back to his feet!

Wilson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pick finish him?
Pick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pick grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Wilson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Pick cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Pick!
An out of breath Steve Pick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Slade Wilson had this to say: 'No excuses but I came into this fight with three days of injuries. I feel with a healthy camp I would have performed much better. Still respect to my opponent and I will see him again. '.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

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

Gaultier
vs
Tattum

175 cm
28
155 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

185 cm
27
153 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lyon Gaultier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Tattum!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaultier throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gaultier - that will leave a mark!
Gaultier throws a nice looking combination but Tattum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gaultier connects with a crisp jab.
Tattum misses with a head kick.
Gaultier lands with a hook. Tattum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tattum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Gaultier misses.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses
and Gaultier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tattum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gaultier is out of range.
Gaultier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaultier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gaultier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tattum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tattum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaultier blocks a head kick by Tattum.
Gaultier just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tattum manages to avoid it.
Tattum is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gaultier misses with a low kick as Tattum jumps back.
We've been informed that Tattum 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.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gaultier's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaultier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tattum slips under a jab from Gaultier.
Tattum fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tattum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tattum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaultier. Tattum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tattum throws a right hand that Gaultier ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaultier also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick there by Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tattum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tattum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattum tries to clinch but Gaultier moves out of range.

Gaultier has Tattum up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch.

Tattum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattum misses with a head kick.

Gaultier moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaultier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tattum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gaultier has him pressed against the cage.
Gaultier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaultier misses with the head strike.
Gaultier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tattum backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattum.
Gaultier gets through Tattum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gaultier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaultier is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Gaultier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike.
Gaultier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Gaultier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tattum tries to break the clinch but Gaultier is controlling the position.
Tattum trying to land knees to the body.
Gaultier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaultier cracks Tattum with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaultier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gaultier fails to land.
Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Gaultier - that landed with a thud.
Gaultier lands a shot to the body.
Gaultier is leaning against Tattum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tattum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tattum is trying to force a seperation but Gaultier has the dominant position.
Gaultier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tattum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Tattum.
Gaultier working aggressively here.
Gaultier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaultier lands a right hand.
Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaultier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Gaultier misses.
Gaultier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tattum.
Tattum throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tattum counters with an outside leg kick.
Gaultier throws a jab but it's blocked by Tattum.
Tattum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaultier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tattum can do to turn this around?
Tattum tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaultier avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Gaultier moves out of range easily.
Gaultier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Tattum moves out of range.
Tattum lands a head kick!
Tattum blocks a jab.
Tattum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gaultier.
A head kick misses from Tattum.
Gaultier misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattum throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Gaultier moves out of range easily.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum avoids a kick to the body.
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tattum. That did some damage!

Gaultier gets tackled into the cage by Tattum. Tattum maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
Tattum blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Gaultier to work.
Gaultier tries to throw a body punch but Tattum avoids it by throwing Gaultier back against the cage.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Tattum.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier throws a head punch that misses.
Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tattum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tattum prevents a body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaultier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaultier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaultier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gaultier misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tattum breaks the clinch.
Tattum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tattum takes one to the side of the head.
Gaultier avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Gaultier is looking to land body kicks.
Tattum throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Tattum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaultier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. Tattum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tattum lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tattum moves out of range as Gaultier strikes.
Gaultier tries to score with a low kick but Tattum moves his leg out of the way.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Tattum moves out of range.
Tattum unleashes a big counter combination but Gaultier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gaultier misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Gaultier misses.

Tattum has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaultier misses with the head strike.
Gaultier lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Tattum.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Tattum.
Gaultier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tattum or not.
Gaultier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tattum's elbow.
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike.
Gaultier lands a shot to the body.
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaultier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaultier scores with a shoulder strike.
Gaultier throws a head punch that misses.
Gaultier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyon Gaultier dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tattum misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Tattum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tattum misses with a few strikes there.
Gaultier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gaultier misses with a wild combination.
Tattum throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tattum takes a swing at Gaultier's ribcage but misses.
And Gaultier counters with a quick kick to the body but Tattum blocks it.
Tattum ducks under a wild hook from Gaultier.

Gaultier darts in and clinches Tattum up against the cage.
Gaultier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattum uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gaultier content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaultier pushes Tattum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaultier working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattum.
Gaultier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaultier lands an uppercut.
Tattum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Tattum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Gaultier blocks the low kick.
Tattum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Tattum misses.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. Tattum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lyon Gaultier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gaultier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tattum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaultier moves away.
Tattum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaultier connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tattum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaultier connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaultier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gaultier throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaultier throws a shot from downtown. Tattum moves away and avoids it.
Tattum looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaultier.
Tattum slips a jab from Gaultier.
Tattum throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier connects with a jab.
Tattum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gaultier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tattum staying out of range there.
Gaultier checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier misses with a wild combination.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Gaultier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tattum is able to avoid easily.
Gaultier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tattum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Gaultier is looking to counter punch.
Lyon Gaultier is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaultier throws a lazy right hand but Tattum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tattum.
Tattum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaultier lands a jab to the head.
Gaultier misses with a low kick.
Gaultier throws a wild body kick that Tattum sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Tattum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gaultier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gaultier avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Gaultier swings for the body but Tattum moves out of range.
Tattum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaultier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tattum moves away.

Gaultier rushes Tattum and presses him up against the cage.
Lyon Gaultier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaultier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tattum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tattum prevents a body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaultier has Tattum pushed against the cage.
Dominic Tattum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gaultier.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon Gaultier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gaultier 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Gaultier!
A less than humble Lyon Gaultier misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan comes to the cage accompanied by Excuse Me. Rashad Wilkinson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jordan
vs
Wilkinson

180 cm
25
200 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

186 cm
27
190 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edwin Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashad Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson looks to land a left hand but Jordan moved out of range nicely.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilkinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Wilkinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan tried to score with a low kick but Wilkinson checks it.
Jordan lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilkinson thuds his right hand into Jordan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jordan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilkinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilkinson moves away.
Wilkinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilkinson works Jordan's body with a nice hook.
Wilkinson defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Wilkinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilkinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jordan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilkinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Jordan's head.
Jordan lands with a hook. Wilkinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wilkinson throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Jordan finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilkinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.
Wilkinson thuds a left hand into Jordan's body.
Jordan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilkinson misses with a looping left.
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilkinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jordan misses with a straight right.
Jordan lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilkinson's head.
Wilkinson lands a jab.
Wilkinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordan moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkinson lunges at Jordan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jordan's hand.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Jordan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jordan lands with a hook. Wilkinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wilkinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkinson.
A big right from Wilkinson misses.
Wilkinson throws a series of punches but Jordan avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilkinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jordan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Wilkinson misses with a looping left.
Jordan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilkinson on the side of the head.
Wilkinson takes a swing at Jordan's ribcage but misses.
Wilkinson throws a body punch but Jordan moves out of range.
Wilkinson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wilkinson looks to land a right hand but Jordan moved out of range.
Wilkinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkinson is just out of range.
Wilkinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jordan is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wilkinson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jordan - the referee stops the clock and Wilkinson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jordan. Wilkinson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wilkinson throws a big shot that misses.
Wilkinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Wilkinson.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilkinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilkinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Wilkinson checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilkinson misses with a straight left.
Wilkinson defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Wilkinson defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.

Oooh a lovely combination from Jordan sends Wilkinson down but not out. Jordan dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Rashad Wilkinson has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jordan content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jordan connects with a nice short shot to Wilkinson's temple.
Wilkinson gets full guard.
Jordan won't allow Wilkinson to sweep him here.
Wilkinson is still trying to improve position.
Jordan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jordan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilkinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jordan has managed to get both his arms back between Wilkinson's legs - danger averted.
Jordan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving.
Wilkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordan throws a big right hand that misses.

Wilkinson looking for a guillotine here but Jordan defends easily.
Jordan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilkinson 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan lands a couple of elbows.
Jordan throwing strikes from guard but Wilkinson blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edwin Jordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Wilkinson'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.

Wilkinson swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilkinson. Jordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jordan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilkinson is out of range and Jordan settles back down.
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilkinson manages to avoid it.
Jordan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jordan misses with a looping right.
Wilkinson throws a right and a left that Jordan avoids nicely.
Jordan scores with a head kick.
Jordan scores with a nice right hand.
Jordan misses with a low kick as Wilkinson jumps back.
Jordan throws out a powerful jab.
Jordan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Wilkinson is rocked!
Wilkinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jordan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson scores with a hook.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkinson can do to turn this around?
Wilkinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jordan moves away from the strike by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson sizes up Jordan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wilkinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Jordan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilkinson throws a body punch but Jordan moves out of range.
A big right from Wilkinson misses.
Wilkinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Wilkinson lands with a nice combination. Jordan backs away looking to recover.

Wilkinson rushes Jordan and presses him up against the cage.

Jordan breaks from the clinch.
Wilkinson misses with a looping right.
Wilkinson misses with a body shot.
Jordan digs a good hook to Wilkinson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkinson lands with a nice body punch.
Jordan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilkinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jordan misses with a looping left.
Jordan misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands with a shot to the body.
Wilkinson scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilkinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jordan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jordan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilkinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilkinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilkinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilkinson works the jab nicely.
Wilkinson throws a jab when Jordan was well out of range.
Wilkinson misses with a looping right.
Jordan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wilkinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jordan throws out the jab.
Wilkinson tries to bum rush Jordan with a series of wild strikes but Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson misses with a right hand
and Jordan counters with a leg kick.
Wilkinson lands a nice shot that snaps Jordan's head back.
Jordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson takes a swing at Jordan's ribcage but misses.
Jordan slips under a jab.
Wilkinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jordan doesn't seem bothered though.
Jordan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jordan throws a shot from downtown. Wilkinson moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Wilkinson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jordan misses with an uppercut.
Wilkinson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilkinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilkinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jordan scores with a jab to the body.
Wilkinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jordan connects with a leg kick. Wilkinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilkinson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jordan on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilkinson scores with a jab.
Wilkinson throws a shot to the body.
Wilkinson lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilkinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilkinson walks into a left hand.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Wilkinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwin Jordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilkinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jordan misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Jordan misses its intended target.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wilkinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jordan.
Jordan is looking for a counter combo.
Wilkinson looks to land a combination but Jordan avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Wilkinson.
Jordan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilkinson at a distance.
Jordan tries to bum rush Wilkinson with a series of wild strikes but Wilkinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Jordan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rashad Wilkinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rashad Wilkinson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jordan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jordan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jordan connects with a looping right hand.
Wilkinson throws a nice looking combination but Jordan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jordan throws a jab when Wilkinson was well out of range.

Jordan throws a left that rocks Wilkinson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jordan dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Wilkinson regain composure!
Wilkinson is still in real trouble! Can Jordan finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilkinson is looking to reverse the position.

Jordan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilkinson, who protects the arm well.
Wilkinson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jordan looks up at the clock and then as Wilkinson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jordan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wilkinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jordan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jordan lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Wilkinson quite badly. Wilkinson pulls Jordan in close trying to recover. Jordan postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Wilkinson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Wilkinson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Jordan!
A relieved looking Edwin Jordan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Mayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wake Me Up. Tommy Mayor has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mayor
vs
Cortez

203 cm
34
291 lbs
28 - 14 - 0

183 cm
32
219 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Mayor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayor checks a leg kick nicely.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayor.
Mayor tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayor throws a body kick that misses
and Cortez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mayor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Mayor misses with a few strikes there.
Mayor takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Mayor blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Mayor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cortez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayor looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Cortez misses with a looping left.

Cortez forces Mayor back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayor tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
Mayor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mayor lands a right hand.
Mayor lands a body shot.
Cortez looks winded!
Mayor lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Mayor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.

Mayor manages to break the clinch.
Mayor connects with a crisp jab.

That has opened up Rafael Cortez's cut even more.

Mayor sends Cortez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mayor is motioning to the referee to let Cortez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Cortez is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Mayor uses the oldest trick in the book to send Cortez tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Mayor is absolutely delighted - when Cortez wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommy Mayor!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. Hunter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by (Dedicated to Darren Myles) Lift Me Up- Five Finger Death Punch. Darren Myles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Myles
vs
Hunter

173 cm
38
166 lbs
28 - 18 - 0

177 cm
31
167 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Myles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Myles with that takedown attempt.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myles is looking for a counter combo.
Hunter misses with a combination
and Myles counters with a left and a right that stings Hunter.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myles.
Myles is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles swinging wildly here.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myles.
Myles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Myles looks for a takedown but Hunter sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myles counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Myles to acknowledge the strikes.
Myles slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Myles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Myles with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Myles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Myles counters with a nice body shot.

Hunter drives through with a takedown into Myles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Myles blocks nicely.
Myles keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Myles blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Myles blocks nicely.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Myles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunter is pushing down on Myles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Myles is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is stalling here. Myles is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Myles has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Myles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hunter sneaks back into half guard.
Hunter trying to control but Myles postures up.
Myles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunter defending well though.
Hunter is staying active underneath Myles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Hunter missing with punches from the bottom.
Hunter is not content to let Myles control the position.
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 Darren Myles will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hunter clinches up with Myles and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Myles avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Hunter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Myles walks away with a smile on his face. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Myles leaves Hunter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Myles shows good takedown defense.
Darren Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hunter.
Myles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Myles shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hunter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Myles avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Hunter can't get the takedown.
Myles is trying to break the clinch but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Myles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Myles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Myles prevents it.

Myles breaks from the clinch.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Myles counters with a two punch combo.
Myles slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunter, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Hunter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Myles pushes Hunter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hunter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Hunter crashes against the mat.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hunter working the strikes but Myles uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hunter connects with a nice short shot to Myles's temple.
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!
Hunter throwing shots but Myles is blocking nicely.
Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Myles's head.
Myles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunter.
Myles has hold of Hunter's hands but Hunter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Myles wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Hunter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hunter looking to finish with strikes here!
Myles trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Hunter there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hunter with a couple of short strikes.
Hunter scoring with strikes but Myles is staying in there.
Hunter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Myles because Hunter loaded up on that one.

Hunter is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hunter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justin Hunter!
Justin Hunter is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Justin Hunter gave a big smile as he said 'Darren, thank you for lifting me up above everyone here! You are a ****head whose only purpose is to make me Undisputed as the best. **** You, you're done.'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

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