SP ICON 2.0: The Next Chapter PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wally Markberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markberg comes to the cage accompanied by Motionless In White - Reincarnate. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Markberg
vs
Fernandez

175 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wally Markberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Monty Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez moves out of range of the body kick.

Markberg drives through and clinches with Fernandez against the cage.
Markberg has Fernandez pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Markberg to work.
Markberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Markberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fernandez takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markberg lands with a light punch inside.
Markberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fernandez up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Markberg.
Markberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandez is defending well for now.
Fernandez has had enough of the clinch but Markberg keeps him there for the moment.
Markberg digs a right hand underneath Fernandez's ribcage. Fernandez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markberg.
Markberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernandez backwards.
Markberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Markberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernandez backwards.

Markberg breaks from the clinch.
Markberg misses the jab.
Fernandez with the counter takedown but Markberg avoids it easily.
Markberg drops Fernandez with a huge uppercut! Fernandez drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Markberg is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wally Markberg!
A very excited looking Wally Markberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Leagatius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Dahmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Leagatius
vs
Dahmer

195 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
17
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brutus Leagatius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Dahmer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leagatius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Dahmer backs away, Leagatius returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Leagatius misses the shot to the body.
Leagatius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dahmer is out of range.
Leagatius throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leagatius checks a leg kick.
Leagatius misses with a left hand
and Dahmer counters with a thumping low kick.
Dahmer moves forwards but Leagatius connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Jeff Dahmer has been cut.
Leagatius throws a lazy body kick
and Dahmer counters with an inside leg kick.
Leagatius throws a leg kick but Dahmer moved away.
Dahmer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dahmer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leagatius misses with a lunging right hand
and Dahmer counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leagatius cracks the inside of Dahmer's front leg.
Dahmer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dahmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leagatius is looking to score with low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahmer blocks a jab.
Dahmer feints a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leagatius scores with a nice head shot.
Leagatius misses with a wild body shot.
Leagatius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Dahmer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Leagatius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leagatius scores with a leg kick.
Dahmer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dahmer ducks under a wild hook from Leagatius.
Dahmer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leagatius misses the jab.
And Dahmer responds with a good body kick, but Leagatius manages to step out the way in time.
Leagatius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dahmer is out of range.
Dahmer feints a counter leg kick.
Dahmer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dahmer ducks under a wild hook from Leagatius.
Dahmer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Leagatius throws a lazy uppercut
and Dahmer counters with a nice leg kick.
Leagatius scores with a kick to the body.
That kick from Dahmer tenderised Leagatius's leg. Leagatius is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leagatius.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leagatius misses with a kick to the body.
Dahmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leagatius.
Leagatius does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leagatius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dahmer tries a quick counter leg kick but Leagatius is wise to it.
Leagatius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leagatius is looking to score with low kicks.
Dahmer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leagatius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dahmer throws a leg kick but Leagatius checks it.
Dahmer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leagatius throws a lazy right hand but Dahmer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dahmer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leagatius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dahmer looking to throw knees to the head but Leagatius is blocking nicely.
Leagatius can't find room to land a body shot as Dahmer controls the action.
Dahmer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer misses with a knee to the head.
Leagatius has a couple of punches blocked by Dahmer.
Dahmer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leagatius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leagatius wants to get back to striking at distance but Dahmer won't allow it.
Dahmer prevents a body shot from Leagatius.
Dahmer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Leagatius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leagatius.
A clash of legs there as Dahmer blocks the low kick.
Dahmer counters with a body kick.
Leagatius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dahmer in his tracks.
Dahmer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leagatius connects with a leg kick. Dahmer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dahmer checks a leg kick.
Leagatius misses with a low kick.
Dahmer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Leagatius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dahmer is able to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leagatius checks a low kick from Dahmer.
Dahmer throws a push kick but Leagatius slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Leagatius tenderised Dahmer's leg. Dahmer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dahmer moves out of range of the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dahmer blocks the leg kick.
Dahmer moves out of range of the body kick.
Dahmer throws a big counter head kick but Leagatius avoids it with no problem.
Leagatius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leagatius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dahmer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leagatius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leagatius catches Dahmer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brutus Leagatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leagatius throws a push kick but Dahmer slaps the foot to one side.
Dahmer delivers a nice body kick.
Dahmer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dahmer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leagatius wants to slow Dahmer down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dahmer. That's going to slow Leagatius down.
Leagatius looks to land a left hand but Dahmer moved out of range nicely.
Leagatius tries to score with a low kick but Dahmer moves his leg out of the way.
Leagatius throws out a loose jab but Dahmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dahmer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Leagatius.
Leagatius throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leagatius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dahmer circles away quickly and effectively.
Leagatius scores with a hook.
Dahmer checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leagatius misses with a kick to the body
and Dahmer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leagatius's knee momentarily.
Leagatius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dahmer connects with a leg kick. Leagatius looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Dahmer.
Dahmer is looking to clinch.
Brutus Leagatius is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahmer moves out of range of the leg kick from Leagatius.
Dahmer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Leagatius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dahmer. Dahmer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leagatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dahmer can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Leagatius.
Leagatius throws a combination that misses
and Dahmer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dahmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dahmer throws a low kick, looking for Leagatius's leg but Leagatius calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leagatius.
Good leg kick by Leagatius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leagatius delivers a nice body kick.
Dahmer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leagatius's calf.
Leagatius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dahmer.
Leagatius motions for Dahmer to come forward. Leagatius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leagatius misses with a hook. Dahmer ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Leagatius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leagatius misses with a left hand
and Dahmer counters with a solid body kick.
Dahmer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leagatius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leagatius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leagatius lands with a thumping leg kick.

Dahmer moves into range and clinches up with Leagatius.
Dahmer pressing his opponent against the cage.

Leagatius breaks from the clinch.
Dahmer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dahmer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dahmer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dahmer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer misses with a kick to the body
and Leagatius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dahmer's knee momentarily.
Leagatius throws a low kick, looking for Dahmer's leg but Dahmer calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dahmer! But no joy.
Dahmer misses with a kick to the body.
Dahmer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Leagatius throws a low kick but Dahmer moves out of range easily.
Dahmer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Leagatius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dahmer lands a front kick.
Dahmer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dahmer looks to land a body kick but Leagatius moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Leagatius misses the target.
Leagatius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dahmer connects with an inside leg kick.
Leagatius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dahmer avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leagatius misses with an uppercut.
Dahmer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leagatius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dahmer. Dahmer obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Leagatius misses.
Leagatius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dahmer's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Dahmer.
Dahmer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leagatius takes a step back to recover.
Leagatius swings widly with a right hand
and Dahmer counters with a low kick, right behind Leagatius 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leagatius throws a front kick aimed at Dahmer's knee but Dahmer avoids it well.
And Dahmer responds with a good body kick, but Leagatius manages to step out the way in time.
Leagatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Dahmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dahmer lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Dahmer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leagatius's face.
Dahmer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leagatius up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brutus Leagatius will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Leagatius looks to throw a body kick
and Dahmer counters with an inside leg kick.
Dahmer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leagatius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dahmer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dahmer. That's going to slow Leagatius down.
Dahmer checks a leg kick.
Leagatius avoids a kick to the body.
Dahmer misses with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dahmer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leagatius throws a leg kick
and Dahmer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A punch combination from Leagatius misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leagatius tries to score with a low kick but Dahmer moves his leg out of the way.
Leagatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dahmer! But no joy.
Leagatius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dahmer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leagatius tries to work over Dahmer's front leg with a kick but Dahmer checks it.

Dahmer rushes Leagatius and presses him up against the cage.
Leagatius misses with a punch to the body.
Leagatius is trying to break free.
Leagatius is trying to break the clinch but Dahmer has him pressed against the cage.
Dahmer blocking some punches.
Dahmer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dahmer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leagatius looking to stall.
Dahmer leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dahmer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dahmer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dahmer with a knee to the head.
Leagatius swings wildly with an uppercut but Dahmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeff Dahmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leagatius is pushing Dahmer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dahmer lands a knee to the body.
Dahmer looking to throw knees to the head but Leagatius is blocking nicely.
Leagatius tries to circle away but Dahmer has him pinned against the cage.
Dahmer working Leagatius over with knees to the body.
Dahmer slowing the pace effectively.
Dahmer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jeff Dahmer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dahmer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dahmer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dahmer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leagatius lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahmer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dahmer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leagatius's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Dahmer.
Dahmer tries to land a knee to the head but Leagatius blocks with his arms.
Leagatius tries to work over Dahmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dahmer with a knee to the head.
Dahmer misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dahmer obliges.
Leagatius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dahmer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dahmer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leagatius lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Dahmer.
Dahmer landing knees to the head.
Dahmer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dahmer landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahmer tries a knee to the head but Leagatius blocks it.
Dahmer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dahmer tries a knee to the head but Leagatius blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Dahmer.
Dahmer looking to throw knees to the head but Leagatius is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Dahmer.
Dahmer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dahmer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leagatius blocks it with crossed arms.
Leagatius lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Leagatius as the two fighters clinch.

Leagatius breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leagatius.
Leagatius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leagatius backing away here, and Dahmer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dahmer checks a leg kick.
Dahmer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brutus Leagatius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leagatius cracks the inside of Dahmer's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Dahmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leagatius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brutus Leagatius!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grogory Damkratov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snoop Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grogory Damkratov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Snoop Blue 's chin.

Damkratov
vs
Blue

176 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grogory Damkratov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Snoop Blue !
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damkratov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Damkratov connects with a nice looking jab.

Blue is rocked!
Damkratov misses with a double jab.
Blue is still on wobbly legs! Can Damkratov finish him?
Damkratov cracks Blue with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Blue tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Damkratov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Blue is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grogory Damkratov!
A very excited looking Grogory Damkratov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ury Dikunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryszard Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Dikunov
vs
Nowak

180 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
251 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ury Dikunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryszard Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dikunov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dikunov wants it to stay on the feet.

Nowak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dikunov, pushing him back against the cage.
Nowak has Dikunov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dikunov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Dikunov is trying to trip Nowak. He has hold of a leg but Nowak is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dikunov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dikunov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dikunov postures up in Nowak's guard and throws a big left but Nowak blocks it.
Dikunov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dikunov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dikunov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikunov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nowak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dikunov.
Dikunov throws an elbow that misses. Nowak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dikunov's guard. Nice move by Nowak!

Dikunov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak stands up over Dikunov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nowak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nowak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Dikunov keeps moving.

Dikunov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nowak defends well.
Nowak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dikunov is controlling Nowak's posture.
Dikunov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nowak is looking to work some ground and pound but Dikunov has wrist control.
Dikunov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dikunov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dikunov tries to get out of the position.
Nowak chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dikunov is on top in guard.

Dikunov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dikunov wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
Dikunov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nowak keeping moving, preventing Dikunov from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dikunov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dikunov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nowak keeping moving, preventing Dikunov from controlling successfully.
Dikunov distracts Nowak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nowak being controlled here, momentarily.
Dikunov wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.

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

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.
Nowak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dikunov or perhaps it was just good defense by Nowak, which made it look bad.

Dikunov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nowak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nowak dodges the ground and pound from Dikunov.
Dikunov working the ground and pound from side control.
Dikunov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dikunov tries to score with some ground and pound. Nowak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dikunov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nowak keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ury Dikunov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dikunov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nowak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dikunov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nowak somewhat.

Dikunov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dikunov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nowak can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes there by Dikunov.
Dikunov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak trying to remain calm as Dikunov controls from the top position.
Dikunov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nowak works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dikunov passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dikunov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dikunov looking to ground and pound but Nowak is blocking nicely.
Nowak is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dikunov unloading with bombs!
Dikunov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dikunov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nowak is looking to escape.
Dikunov with good strikes from the mount here!
Nowak is in a horrible position here. Dikunov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dikunov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Nowak is rocked!
Dikunov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Nowak wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dikunov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ury Dikunov!
Ury Dikunov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Karate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Freitas
vs
Karate

200 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Mizuko

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Freitas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Karate!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle, before Karate throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Freitas's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Karate lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Joey Karate!
A relieved looking Joey Karate 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Happy Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3L7-SxMzH4. Carter has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Face
vs
Carter

170 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Happy Face!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Carter!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Face misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Face counters by moving into the clinch.
Face looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter trying to stall but Face improves his position.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Face tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carter smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Face. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Face fails with an attempt to clinch.
Face is looking to clinch.
Face shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws a right and a left that Face avoids nicely.
Carter throws a right and a left that Face avoids nicely.
Face cracks Carter with an open hand slap.

It looks like Dominic Carter has been cut.
Happy Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
As Face backs off Carter throws a huge counter combo but Face manages to avoid it all.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Carter has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Face blocks the low kick.
Carter staying out of range there.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Face on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Carter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Face was covering up waiting for the punch and Carter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Face might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Face knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter on the ground.
Face 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.

Carter drops back looking for a leg! Face is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Face manages to kick Carter off! Carter jumps back into Face's guard.
Carter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Face's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter trying to control but Face is working from the bottom.
Carter is in close to Face's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carter working the head with strikes.
Face is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face is working hard here to advance position.

Carter in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Face is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dominic Carter!
Dominic Carter is the new middleweight champion!
Dominic Carter spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Happy Face was interviewed post fight and said 'DOINNNNNNNNG'.