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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derui Pake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Chuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Pake
vs
Chuck

172 cm
22
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
149 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derui Pake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Chuck!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuck lands with a cross.
Pake lunges at Chuck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chuck's hand.
Pake just misses with a punch to the body.
Pake scores with a jab.
A nice combination there by Pake.
Pake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chuck moves away.
Chuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Pake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chuck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Chuck is rocked!
Chuck gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Pake gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derui Pake!
Derui Pake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Connor Kenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Puma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kenway might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Warriors. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Connor Kenway
vs
Puma

184 cm
30
195 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

179 cm
21
182 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Connor Kenway !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Puma!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Kenway throws a leg kick but Puma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at World Combat Sports Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Kenway .

Kenway shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Puma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenway manages to get himself to full guard.

Puma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kenway wants to stand but Puma is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenway has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenway thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kenway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenway tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Puma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Puma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kenway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puma's guard.

Puma has Kenway pulled in close to control his posture.
Puma throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puma thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Puma striking off his back but it's not causing Kenway any problems.
Puma keeping moving, preventing Kenway from controlling successfully.
Kenway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kenway throwing strikes from guard but Puma blocks nicely.
Kenway trying to stand up but can't free himself from Puma's guard.

Kenway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kenway stopping the sweep attempt from Puma.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Jacob Connor Kenway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Puma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Puma is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenway has wrist control.
Kenway keeping moving, preventing Puma from controlling successfully.
Puma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kenway wants to stand but Puma is controlling the position.
Kenway is adopting a defensive guard.
Kenway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puma with a nice head shot there.
Puma scoring with some ground and pound.
Puma wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving.
Kenway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puma scoring with some ground and pound.
Kenway is trying to keep Puma in close.
Puma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puma scoring with some ground and pound.
Puma is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenway has wrist control.
Puma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Puma will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Puma shoots for a takedown but Kenway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenway feinted with a counter takedown.

Kenway shoots in and gets a takedown into Puma's guard.
Puma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenway passes Puma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Puma is not content to let Kenway control the position.
Kenway looks to land a strike but Puma avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kenway takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puma with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Kenway can't handle though.
Puma keeping moving, preventing Kenway from controlling successfully.
Kenway stopping the sweep attempt from Puma.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway throwing strikes but missing.
Puma wants to sweep here but Kenway controlling him for the moment.
Kenway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenway postures up.
Kenway with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kenway wants to control from the top but Puma keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kenway misses with a body kick.

Puma tries to sprawl but Kenway drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Puma missing with punches from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puma is looking for a sweep. Kenway is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puma.
Puma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puma keeping full guard, as Kenway tries to pass.
Puma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puma is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puma wants to sweep here but Kenway controlling him for the moment.
Kenway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenway .
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kenway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

Kenway fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Puma to the ground. Kenway is now in Puma's guard.
Puma wants to sweep here but Kenway controlling him for the moment.
Puma looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kenway puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kenway trying to control from half guard but Puma is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Puma wants to get back to full guard.
Puma works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puma is on top in guard.

Puma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Puma cracks Kenway with a solid left hand.
Puma is working Kenway over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puma connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puma chips away with some ground and pound.
Kenway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Connor Kenway dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kenway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenway connects with a body shot that sends Puma's belly button to the back.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Puma is just out of range.
Puma feints the counter takedown.
Kenway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Puma if he has to take too many more of those.
Kenway is looking to wear down Puma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kenway lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kenway looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kenway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Puma 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puma throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Puma keeping moving, preventing Kenway from controlling successfully.
Puma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puma has momentary wrist control but Kenway slips an elbow through the middle.
Kenway trying to control but Puma is working from the bottom.
Puma trying to control the position.
Puma wants to sweep here but Kenway controlling him for the moment.
Kenway is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

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.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses.
Puma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kenway !
Some wild striking there from Kenway .
Puma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenway 's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kenway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puma.
Puma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kenway tries to avoid it but Puma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kenway to the ground. Kenway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenway pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Puma back to the cage. Kenway follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
Puma drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kenway defends it well.
Puma fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacob Connor Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Puma.
Puma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Puma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenway as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puma.
Kenway looks to throw a body kick

and Puma counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kenway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kenway is trying to maintain the position but Puma is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Connor Kenway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kenway 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Connor Kenway !
Jacob Connor Kenway decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Tucker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tucker
vs
Taylor

197 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
20
268 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brett Taylor!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Benjamin Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Benjamin Tucker has been cut.
Tucker misses with a wild combination.
Taylor jabs Tucker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tucker wants to clinch.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker wants to clinch.
We've been told by Tucker's head coaches at Kalashnikov MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Tucker tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Taylor works the jab nicely.

Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tucker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Taylor drops Tucker with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tucker looks back up at him and smiles so Taylor waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Tucker takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Taylor sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Tucker bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Taylor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bring Ithome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anus Rhammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ithome
vs
Rhammar

189 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

195 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bring Ithome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anus Rhammar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rhammar takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rhammar.
Ithome has a couple of punches blocked by Rhammar.
Rhammar lands with a light punch inside.
Rhammar is struggling to control the position.
Rhammar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rhammar scores with a shoulder strike.
Rhammar is leaning against Ithome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ithome tries to break free but Rhammar pushes him back against the cage.
Rhammar digs a right hand underneath Ithome's ribcage. Ithome let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhammar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rhammar gets through Ithome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhammar scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhammar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rhammar lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rhammar.

Ithome is rocked!
Rhammar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Ithome is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ithome can't break the clinch.
Ithome seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhammar gets through Ithome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhammar lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhammar.
Ithome is breathing heavily.
Rhammar lands with a light punch inside.
Ithome takes a shot to the head.
Ithome is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rhammar is keeping busy.
Rhammar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rhammar lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rhammar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ithome tries to break the clinch but Rhammar is controlling the position.
Rhammar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ithome takes a shot to the head.
Rhammar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ithome takes a shot to the head.
Rhammar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Rhammar.
Come on Rhammar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhammar lands a left hand.
Ithome wants to get back to striking at distance but Rhammar won't allow it.
Ithome has had enough of the clinch but Rhammar keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Rhammar on the inside.
Rhammar lands a right hand.
Rhammar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short body shot lands from Rhammar as the two fighters clinch.
Rhammar scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Rhammar on the inside.
Rhammar scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Rhammar drops Ithome onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ithome is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Rhammar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ithome to his knees! Rhammar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anus Rhammar!
Anus Rhammar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Womack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Spanky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spanky has chosen Death is Forming- Jay Reatard as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Womack
vs
Spanky

178 cm
23
182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
195 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$195
Arcticus University: London

Voodoo Nutrition

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Womack !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Spanky!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womack slips under a jab.
Ken Womack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Womack is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spanky.

It looks like Ken Womack has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Womack - that will leave a mark!
Womack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spanky.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Womack .
Spanky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Womack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~KT-MMA~ in the buildup to the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Spanky as he connects with a hook.
Womack lands with a shot to the body.

Womack clinches up with Spanky and pushes him back against the cage.
Womack gets through Spanky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Womack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spanky is trying to break the clinch but Womack has him pressed against the cage.
Womack scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spanky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack gets through Spanky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spanky has had enough of the clinch but Womack keeps him there for the moment.
Womack lands a shoulder strike.
Womack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Womack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Womack lands with a short shot to the head.
Womack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Spanky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spanky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

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

It looks like Leonardo Spanky has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Womack misses with a looping left.
Spanky ducks under a wild hook from Womack .
Spanky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Womack .
Spanky misses with a hook.
Womack throws a body punch but Spanky moves out of range.
Good work by Spanky as he checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack swinging wildly here.
Womack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spanky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Spanky misses.
Spanky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spanky misses with an uppercut. Womack saw that one coming.
That kick from Spanky tenderised Womack 's leg. Womack is trying to keep his angry face on.

Womack forces Spanky back against the cage and clinches.
Spanky working hard to break the clinch.
Womack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Womack taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Womack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Womack misses with some punches.

Spanky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spanky misses with a body shot.

Womack clinches up with Spanky and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Womack has him pressed against the cage.
Womack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spanky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Womack cracks Spanky with a nice body shot.

Spanky breaks from the clinch.

Womack pushes Spanky up against the cage in a clinch.
Womack misses with some punches.
Spanky tries to break free but Womack pushes him back against the cage.
Spanky tries to break free but Womack pushes him back against the cage.
Womack pushes Spanky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Womack misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Womack scores with a shoulder strike.
Spanky has had enough of the clinch but Womack keeps him there for the moment.
Womack tries to throw a body punch but Spanky avoids it by throwing Womack back against the cage.
Womack lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Womack has him pressed against the cage.
Spanky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Womack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spanky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Womack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Womack works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Womack lands a nice shot to the body.
Spanky looks winded!
Womack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanky is trying to break the clinch but Womack is controlling him.
A short right from Womack .
Womack lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Womack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spanky backwards.
Womack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spanky takes a shot to the head.
Womack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spanky backwards.

Spanky is rocked!
Womack presses Spanky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spanky throws an elbow but it misses.
Womack lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Womack dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Womack clinches.
Womack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spanky trying to stall but Womack improves his position.
Spanky is trying to break the clinch but Womack has him pressed against the cage.
Spanky looking to stall.
Womack misses with a body punch.
Womack digs a right hand into Spanky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spanky's gas tank.
Spanky is trying to push Womack away but Womack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Womack managing to block the knees to the body from Spanky.
Womack blocks an uppercut.
Spanky prevents a body shot from Womack .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Womack misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spanky looking to stall.
Spanky is trying to break the clinch but Womack has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanky throws a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Womack .
Womack lands a shoulder strike.
Spanky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Womack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spanky backwards.
Spanky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Womack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Womack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Womack gets through Spanky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spanky is still on wobbly legs! Can Womack finish him?
Womack lands an elbow that stopped Spanky in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Womack unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Spanky! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Womack is unloading with more strikes now! Spanky drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Womack !
Ken Womack made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.

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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 Elijah David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

David
vs
Nevsky

167 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
21
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David throws a sloppy body shot
and Nevsky counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from David.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nevsky! But no joy.
Nevsky slips under a jab from David.
David lands a front kick.
Nevsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
David misses with a jab, cross combination.

Nevsky lands a big head kick that sends David tumbling to the mat! Nevsky takes a step backwards and waves David back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Elijah David has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David defending well as Nevsky loads up on a big left hand.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nevsky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
David throws a jab but it's blocked by Nevsky.
David throws a big shot that misses.
David misses with a looping right.
David throws a combination that misses
and Nevsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
David tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nevsky defends well and David ends up having to push Nevsky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nevsky's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nevsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David misses with a left hand
and Nevsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Nevsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
David throws an off balance right hand
letting Nevsky counter with a right hand.

David is rocked!
David glances at the clock... BAM! Nevsky nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends David crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, David is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Nevsky!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diggs
vs
Hunt

190 cm
22
250 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
280 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Lion Fightwear

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Diggs.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champions MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Diggs scores with a punch to the head.
Diggs sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt lands with a cross.

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

Diggs is rocked!

It looks like Robert Diggs has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs lands with a hook. Hunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Hunt cracks Diggs with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hunt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Diggs to stand back up!
Oh Diggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Diggs seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Diggs drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.
Diggs is working Hunt over against the cage.
Hunt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diggs stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Robert Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Hunt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunt pulls guard effortlessly.
Hunt controls Diggs momentarily but Diggs frees himself.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diggs controlling from the top position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Diggs from controlling successfully.
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Diggs tries to pass.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diggs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diggs passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Diggs has control of the leg.
Diggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diggs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt is controlling Diggs's posture.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Diggs from controlling successfully.
Hunt looking to control but Diggs passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diggs trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt wants to control but Diggs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Diggs sits in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Diggs rushes Hunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fedor Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Diggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hunt moves out of range as Diggs strikes.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt shoots and misses
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diggs throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Hunt gets tackled into the cage by Diggs. Diggs maintains the clinch.
Diggs gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Diggs gets underhooks to prevent Hunt's takedown attempt.
Robert Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Hunt.
Diggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Diggs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
Diggs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diggs to keep the fight standing.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
A hook to the body from Diggs.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Diggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diggs.
Diggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt tries to score a body lock takedown but Diggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Diggs has hold of one of Hunt's legs. Hunt is fighting the takedown attempt but Diggs gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diggs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diggs advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Diggs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Diggs is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diggs.
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.
Diggs is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt tries to roll over but Diggs keeps him under control.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position.

Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diggs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diggs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
Diggs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robert Diggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diggs wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Diggs here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hunt 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.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Diggs from controlling successfully.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt is looking to sweep but instead, Diggs has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Diggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Diggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt works Diggs's body with a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Diggs as Hunt shoots in.
Robert Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diggs scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Diggs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt misses with a hook
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.

Hunt is rocked!
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Diggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Diggs finish him?
Diggs batters Hunt with a massive right followed by a huge left! Hunt is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Diggs lands a final crushing right hand to drop Hunt to the mat with a gruesome thud! Diggs is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert Diggs!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Birmbaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Stone
vs
Birmbaum

185 cm
22
177 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
176 lbs
10 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Conviction

Lion Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chance Birmbaum!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birmbaum tries to move into range but Stone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Birmbaum dives in for a single leg takedown but Stone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stone lands a front kick.
Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Birmbaum shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Birmbaum working the ground and pound but Stone is defending the strikes.
Stone can't do much from the bottom here.
Birmbaum wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Birmbaum seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Birmbaum trying to control the position but Stone is working away.
Birmbaum takes a little break here. Stone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmbaum has knee on belly momentarily but Stone bucks him off and regains half guard.
Birmbaum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Birmbaum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Birmbaum wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Birmbaum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birmbaum.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Birmbaum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stone's head.
Birmbaum uses his free foot to push down on Stone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stone.
Stone tries to hold on but Birmbaum pushes him away.
Birmbaum throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Birmbaum controlling his opponent.
Stone blocking the ground and pound.
Stone is squirming around, avoiding Birmbaum's attempts to control the action.
Stone is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmbaum lands a big shot there that rocks Stone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Birmbaum is landing with some decent strikes but Stone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Birmbaum misses with some ground and pound and Stone recovers position to half guard.

Stone is defending against the submission attempts here by Birmbaum.
Birmbaum not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birmbaum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stone trying to control from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Birmbaum working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Birmbaum wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Stone trying to control but Birmbaum postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birmbaum slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Birmbaum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Birmbaum misses the shot to the body.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Birmbaum looks for the body kick but Stone saw that one coming.
It looked like Stone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Birmbaum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Birmbaum ducks down to avoid it.
Birmbaum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone leaves Birmbaum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stone connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Birmbaum manages to avoid it.
Birmbaum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Birmbaum just manages to avoid it.
Stone blocks a head kick by Birmbaum.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Birmbaum manages to avoid it.
Birmbaum takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Stone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Birmbaum throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
Birmbaum throws a sloppy head kick
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jack Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Birmbaum misses with a head kick.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Birmbaum manages to avoid it.
Birmbaum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Birmbaum misses
and Stone counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone digs a good hook to Birmbaum's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone throws a low kick, looking for Birmbaum's leg but Birmbaum calmly moves out of range.
Birmbaum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Birmbaum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stone thumps Birmbaum with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmbaum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stone is fending him off so far but Birmbaum persists. Nope, Stone circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jack Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Birmbaum.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Birmbaum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBirmbaum.
Birmbaum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Birmbaum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone blocks a head kick by Birmbaum.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chance Birmbaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone blocks a head kick by Birmbaum.
Birmbaum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Birmbaum throws an off balance right hand
and Stone counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Stone blocks the leg kick.
Birmbaum throws a right hand that misses
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone throws a lazy body kick

and Birmbaum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birmbaum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Birmbaum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Birmbaum chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Stone dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Stone.
Stone lands a jab to the nose.
Birmbaum thuds his shin into the meat of Stone's side.
Stone thows a body kick. Birmbaum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Birmbaum throws a combination that misses
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stone. That's going to slow Birmbaum down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stone defends well and Birmbaum ends up having to push Stone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Birmbaum staying out of range there.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a poor cross that misses
and Birmbaum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone scores with a nice head shot.
Birmbaum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Birmbaum throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Stone counters with a nice right hand that sends Birmbaum toppling to the canvas! Birmbaum scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stone finish him?!

Birmbaum is rocked!
Birmbaum misses the shot to the body.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Birmbaum manages to avoid it.
Birmbaum is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Stone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone scores with a shot to the body.
Birmbaum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Birmbaum seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a hook
and Birmbaum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Birmbaum slips the punch.
Birmbaum throws a head kick that misses.
Stone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Birmbaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birmbaum misses with a head kick.
Birmbaum throws a body kick that misses
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Birmbaum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Birmbaum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stone thows a leg kick but Birmbaum checks it

and Birmbaum counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stone wants to get back to his feet but Birmbaum passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Birmbaum tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone controlling the position well.
Birmbaum trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Birmbaum in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is staying active underneath Birmbaum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stone desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Birmbaum throwing shots but Stone is blocking nicely.
Birmbaum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Birmbaum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stone's head.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birmbaum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Stone clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A low kick from Stone misses

and Birmbaum counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stone is looking to improve his position.

Birmbaum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stone won't allow Birmbaum to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stone trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmbaum thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
Birmbaum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stone defending well though.

Birmbaum is trying to work for a kimura but Stone is defending well.
Birmbaum is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stone reverses the position - he's now on top in Birmbaum's guard.
Birmbaum wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stone is now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birmbaum is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stone jumps into side control!
Birmbaum is looking to regain half guard here but Stone keeps moving and retains side control.
Birmbaum is still trying to improve position.
Birmbaum is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it.
Birmbaum tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stone presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmbaum is wriggling around trying to escape.

Stone stands up from mount. Strange move.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Birmbaum was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stone avoids a kick to the body.
Birmbaum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stone momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone cracks a nice hook into Birmbaum's ribs.
Stone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Birmbaum closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stone's guard.

Stone has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Birmbaum off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Birmbaum misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone cracks Birmbaum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Birmbaum has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Stone had his way with Chance Birmbaum in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Birmbaum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Birmbaum throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Birmbaum moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Stone scores with a four punch combination!
Birmbaum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone wants to slow Birmbaum down by chopping away at his legs.
Birmbaum misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Birmbaum manages to avoid it.
Birmbaum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone blocks the body kick.
Birmbaum takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stone throws a leg kick which misses Birmbaum's front leg but catches the back leg as Birmbaum tries to avoid it.
Birmbaum shoots in looking for a takedown but Stone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Birmbaum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Birmbaum throws a half hearted mid kick.
Birmbaum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chance Birmbaum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birmbaum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Birmbaum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stone misses with a hook. Birmbaum ducked under it nicely.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Stone.
Stone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Birmbaum throws the kick towards the body but Stone avoids it.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stone scores with a nice right hand.
Birmbaum blocks a jab.
Birmbaum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Birmbaum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Birmbaum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Birmbaum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stone misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birmbaum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Birmbaum throws a lazy body kick
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Birmbaum misses with a body kick.
Stone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Birmbaum throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birmbaum misses with a body kick.
Birmbaum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stone at a distance.
Birmbaum darts in looking for a takedown but Stone gets double underhooks and turns Birmbaum into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Stone!
Jack Stone is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Jack Stone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bolek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolek kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bolek
vs
Smith

176 cm
23
166 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

173 cm
22
147 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bolek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bolek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bolek wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Bolek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Bolek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bolek defends it well.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolek momentarily.
Smith moves out of range as Bolek strikes.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolek throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Bolek.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bolek avoids it really well and circles away.
Billy Bolek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bolek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bolek throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from Bolek misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith with a jab.
Billy Bolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith cracks Bolek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bolek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Billy Bolek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Bolek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolek cracks Smith's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Smith slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Bolek can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Bolek!
Billy Bolek retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Billy Bolek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.