LH23: Strife vs Schmo II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mel Neelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dietrich Von Bern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dietrich Von Bern will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Neelin
vs
Von Bern

185 cm
19
181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

205 cm
19
209 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mel Neelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dietrich Von Bern!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neelin lands a jab-cross combination.
Neelin connects with a crisp jab.
Von Bern gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Bern misses with a low kick.

Von Bern has Neelin up against the cage in a clinch.
Neelin struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Bern controls his hands.
Von Bern blocks a body shot from Neelin.
Von Bern misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Bern throws a punch but it's blocked by Neelin.
Neelin trying to stall but Von Bern improves his position.
Neelin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Von Bern in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Neelin.
Von Bern misses with some punches.
Von Bern misses with some punches.
Von Bern misses with a punch to the body.
Von Bern is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neelin misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Bern lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neelin or not.
Neelin can't find room to land a body shot as Von Bern controls the action.
Von Bern lands a shot to the body.
Neelin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Neelin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Bern takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neelin lands a nice hook to Von Bern's body. Von Bern takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Bern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Bern looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Neelin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Bern stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Neelin.
Von Bern throws a leg kick but Neelin moved away.
Neelin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Bern's coach down at Evolution MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Von Bern's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice combination there by Neelin.
Neelin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Bern checks it well.
Von Bern is trying to counter with his kicks.
Neelin lands a really nice looking cross but Von Bern seems unphased.
Neelin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Bern is out of range.
Von Bern tries to clinch but Neelin is having none of it.
Neelin throws a solid leg kick but Von Bern takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Neelin.
Von Bern tries to land a front kick but Neelin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch lands to the side of Von Bern 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Von Bern tries to clinch up
and Neelin counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neelin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Neelin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Bern momentarily.
Von Bern shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Von Bern closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Neelin.
Von Bern blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Bern.
Von Bern misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Bern lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Bern misses with the head strike.
Neelin struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Bern controls his hands.
Neelin tries to throw a body punch but Von Bern avoids it by throwing Neelin back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Bern.
Von Bern struggles to land a body shot inside as Neelin controls his hands.
Von Bern swings wildly with an uppercut but Neelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neelin struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Bern controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Von Bern fails to land.
Von Bern throws a head punch that misses.
Von Bern throws a punch but it's blocked by Neelin.
Von Bern's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Bern takes a shot to the head.
Neelin lands a left hand.
Neelin lands a right hand.
Von Bern lands a shoulder strike.
Neelin missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Bern.
Neelin tries to work over Von Bern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Bern misses with a punch to the body.
Von Bern managing to block the knees to the body from Neelin.
Neelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Neelin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Bern.
Von Bern tries to work over Neelin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Neelin.
A short body shot lands from Neelin as the two fighters clinch.
Von Bern blocks a body shot from Neelin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Bern misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Bern tries to throw a body punch but Neelin avoids it by throwing Von Bern back against the cage.
Von Bern throws a head punch that misses.
Von Bern scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Bern throws a head punch that misses.
Von Bern tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Bern tries a body shot but Neelin blocks it.
Neelin looking to stall.
Neelin lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Bern backwards.
Von Bern misses with a punch to the body.
Neelin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neelin blocks an uppercut.
Neelin scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Von Bern fails to land.
Von Bern lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Bern lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Bern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Bern working aggressively here.
Neelin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Von Bern throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Neelin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Bern moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Bern doesn't manage to clinch there - Neelin circles away.
Von Bern misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Von Bern.
A leg kick checked by Von Bern.
Neelin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Bern is out of range.
Neelin clobbers Von Bern with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Von Bern is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Neelin tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Bern was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Von Bern throws a body kick that misses.
Neelin lands a body shot.
Mel Neelin is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neelin blocks a head kick by Von Bern.
Neelin thuds a left hand into Von Bern's body.
Neelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Bern.
Von Bern throws a big counter head kick but Neelin avoids it with no problem.
Neelin lands a nice looking body shot.
Neelin lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neelin misses with a kick to the body.
Von Bern checks a low kick from Neelin.
Von Bern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neelin.
Von Bern throws the left hand but Neelin avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Neelin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Bern takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Bern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neelin. Neelin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Neelin scores with a jab to the body.
Neelin connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Bern is looking to clinch.
Neelin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Neelin swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Bern.
An attempted straight right counter from Neelin misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Neelin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neelin checks the leg kick.
Von Bern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Von Bern blocks the low kick.
Von Bern throws a head kick that misses

and Neelin counters by clinching up.
Von Bern prevents a body shot from Neelin.
Nice body punch from Neelin.
Neelin can't find room to land a body shot as Von Bern controls the action.
Neelin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Bern backwards.
Dietrich Von Bern seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neelin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neelin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Bern misses with some punches.
Von Bern misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neelin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neelin trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Bern.
Neelin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Bern can do to turn this around?
Von Bern can't find room to land a body shot as Neelin controls the action.
Neelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Bern lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Neelin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neelin blocking some punches.
Neelin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Von Bern is breathing heavily.
Neelin lands an uppercut.
Neelin lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Bern backwards.
Neelin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Bern or not.
Von Bern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Bern gets underhooks to prevent Neelin's takedown attempt.
Neelin presses Von Bern against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Von Bern fails to land.
Von Bern goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neelin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Neelin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Berns head.
Von Bern managing to block the knees to the body from Neelin.
Von Bern blocking some punches.
Neelin works on Von Bern's body with a couple of short punches.
Neelin lands a left hand.
Neelin crunches a lovely knee into Von Bern's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neelin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Bern's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neelin works on Von Bern's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neelin.
Neelin blocking some punches.
Neelin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Neelin stalling against the cage.
Von Bern tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neelin's elbow.
Neelin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neelin misses with a punch to the body.
Neelin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Von Bern just stands there and leans against the cage.
Neelin has Von Bern pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Neelin.
Knees in the clinch landing for Neelin.
Neelin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Bern.
Von Bern has a couple of punches blocked by Neelin.
Von Bern misses with a body punch.
Neelin blocks an uppercut.
Neelin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Bern avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mel Neelin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Von Bern on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Neelin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Bern blocks a low kick nicely.
Neelin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neelin misses with a low kick.
Von Bern misses with a low kick.
Neelin scores with a nice strike.
Von Bern is looking to land body kicks.
Mel Neelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neelin misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Neelin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Bern tries to clinch but Neelin is having none of it.
Von Bern throws a head kick that Neelin semi-blocks.
Von Bern throws a leg kick but Neelin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Bern misses the target.
Neelin tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neelin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Neelin loads up on a big right hand but Von Bern slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Neelin.
Von Bern is looking to clinch.
As Von Bern tries to get set, Neelin tries to push him back and clinch up but Von Bern manages to avoid the attempt.
Neelin scores with a shot to the body.
Von Bern misses with a head kick.
Von Bern checks a low kick from Neelin.
Neelin misses with a head kick.
Von Bern 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.
Neelin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neelin throws a head kick but Von Bern moves out of range.
Neelin throws a wild body kick that Von Bern sees coming a mile off.
Neelin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Von Bern.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neelin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Bern checks it well.
Von Bern replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Neelin blocks it well.
Von Bern takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Bern ducks right into an uppercut from Neelin.
Von Bern goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Neelin blocks the low kick.
Von Bern lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Neelin swings for the body but Von Bern moves out of range.
Neelin lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Neelin.
Von Bern looks for the body kick but Neelin saw that one coming.
Neelin throws a head kick but Von Bern moves out of range.
Neelin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Bern blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neelin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Neelin connects with the punch.
Neelin misses with a body kick.
Von Bern appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Von Bern throws a head kick that misses.
Von Bern moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Von Bern closes the distance and clinches.
Neelin throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Bern.
Dietrich Von Bern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Bern fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neelin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Neelin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Bern can't find room to land a body shot as Neelin controls the action.
Von Bern misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Bern can't find room to land a body shot as Neelin controls the action.
Von Bern throws a punch but it's blocked by Neelin.
Von Bern tries to throw a body punch but Neelin avoids it by throwing Von Bern back against the cage.
A short right from Neelin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neelin lands a good knee to the midsection. Von Bern won't want to take too many of those.
Von Bern has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Von Bern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Bern misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neelin gets through Von Bern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Neelin working aggressively here.
Neelin trying to stall but Von Bern improves his position.
Von Bern throws a punch but it's blocked by Neelin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Neelin throws an elbow but misses.
Neelin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Bern.
Neelin prevents a body shot from Von Bern.
Von Bern swings wildly with an uppercut but Neelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neelin blocking some punches.
Neelin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Von Bern blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Bern has a couple of punches blocked by Neelin.
Neelin lands a body punch.
Von Bern blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Neelin throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Bern.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mel Neelin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Neelin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mel Neelin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Winters has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Daniels
vs
Winters

170 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Winters!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels misses with a takedown
and Winters counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Winters wants to clinch up but Daniels keeps it at a distance.

Daniels tries to keep at a distance but Winters has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Winters.
Winters wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Winters is pressed up against the cage. Daniels has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Winters down to the mat. Winters avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Daniels clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Winters manages to break the clinch.
Daniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winters shoots in but no luck this time.
Winters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Winters closes the distance and clinches.
Daniels tries to score a body lock takedown but Winters shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winters can't get the takedown.
Winters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daniels.
Our sources have told us that Daniels has been working on his elbows in the gym.

Winters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniels fails with the takedown

and Winters counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daniels trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Daniels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daniels tries to get out of the position.
Winters fails to move to back control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is working to get back to half guard.
Winters trying to control but Daniels is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Winters controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winters is working for a guillotine from mount but Daniels frees his head quite easily.
Winters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been informed that Winters has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Daniels is trying to stand up.
Winters looking to ground and pound but Daniels is blocking nicely.
Daniels is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

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.

Winters jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Daniels is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Daniels and Winters has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Winters trying to control the position but Daniels is working away.

Winters stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Winters closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Winters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Daniels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Winters to the mat! Winters manages to get full guard.
Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Winters has wrist control.

Winters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daniels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daniels cracks Winters with a solid left hand.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Daniels prevents Winters from getting back to his feet.
Winters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winters's head.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winters is keeping the position for now.
Winters is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels is in close to Winters's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winters has Daniels pulled in close to control his posture.
Winters wants to sweep but no luck.
Daniels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winters's head.
Jack Winters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winters wants to sweep but no luck.
Daniels cracks Winters with a solid left hand.
Daniels scoring with some ground and pound.
Daniels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daniels working some strikes from top position.
Daniels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winters's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daniels postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Daniels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Daniels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Daniels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winters's head.

Winters is rocked!
Daniels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daniels arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Winters's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rick Daniels!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roe Jogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roe Jogan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jogan
vs
Berg

181 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roe Jogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristian Berg!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg staying out of range there.
A combination from Jogan does no damage.
Nice cross by Jogan.

It looks like Kristian Berg has been cut.
Jogan lands a body shot.
Roe Jogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berg dives in for a single leg takedown but Jogan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jogan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Berg.
Berg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jogan defends it well.
Jogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jogan wants it to stay on the feet.
Jogan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jogan tries a low kick but Berg avoids it.
Berg misses with a takedown attempt - Jogan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roe Jogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristian Berg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jogan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berg.

Berg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jogan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jogan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Berg crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Berg.
Berg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Berg prevents Jogan from escaping the position.
Berg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Berg working the head and body with strikes.
Berg 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.
Berg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jogan down.
Berg in side control, throwing shots but Jogan defends.
Berg is putting a hurting on Jogan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Berg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jogan is breathing heavily.
The ground and pound from Berg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Check out the look on Berg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Berg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Berg.
Berg working the ground and pound from side control.
Berg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jogan down.
Check out the look on Berg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Berg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Berg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jogan some visible discomfort.
Berg landing strikes.
Berg lands some shots froms side control.
Berg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berg working the head and body with strikes.
Berg working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Berg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Berg scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jogan to see if he's OK.
Berg scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jogan to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg cracks Jogan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Berg scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jogan to see if he's OK.
Jogan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jogan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Berg working the ground and pound.
Berg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berg trying to control the position but Jogan is working away.
Berg moves into full mount!
Berg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jogan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jogan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Berg lands a big shot there that rocks Jogan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Berg cracks Jogan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jogan is bucking up trying to escape but Berg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jogan is bucking up trying to escape but Berg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Berg landing strikes from the mount and Jogan is in trouble!
Berg landing strikes from the mount and Jogan is in trouble!
Berg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Berg is landing with some decent strikes but Jogan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Berg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Berg with good strikes from the mount here!
Berg landing punches.
Berg unloading with bombs!
Berg unloading with bombs!
Berg working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristian Berg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristian Berg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Berg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berg works over Jogan with some ground and pound from guard.
Berg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berg postures up and lands a big shot to Jogan's brow.
Berg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg throwing strikes from guard but Jogan blocks nicely.
Berg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
Berg landing some decent shots from guard.
Berg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jogan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berg landing some decent shots from guard.
Berg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Berg is in close to Jogan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berg scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two 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.
Berg postures up in Jogan's guard and throws a big left but Jogan blocks it.

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

Berg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Berg passes to full mount!
Berg lands with some strikes.
Berg raining down shots from the mount!
Berg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Berg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jogan looks a forlorn figure.
Berg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jogan taking shots to the head.
Berg cracks Jogan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jogan?
Berg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jogan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Berg lands a nice shot to the head.
Berg with a couple of short strikes.
Berg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kristian Berg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berg breaks from Jogan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Berg lands a big elbow.
Berg landing punches.
Berg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jogan's face.
Berg lands a couple of good shots and Jogan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Berg really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jogan.
Berg scores with punches to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jogan covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jogan to escape the position.
Berg scores with strikes from the back.
Berg cracks Jogan with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jogan from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Berg lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Berg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berg punches Jogan on the ear.
Jogan covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Berg has Jogan flattened out and is raining down punches.
Berg scores with punches and elbows.
Berg is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Berg gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Berg gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Berg apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristian Berg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kristian Berg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Berg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jogan defends it nicely.

Berg looking to score a takedown here. Jogan is defending well but Berg drives through and ends up in Jogan's guard.
Jogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berg.
Berg wants to control from the top but Jogan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg scoring with some ground and pound.
Berg throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berg throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berg lands a couple of elbows.
Berg scoring with some ground and pound.
Jogan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jogan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berg on the ground.
Berg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jogan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berg landing some decent shots from guard.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roe Jogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Berg shoots for a takedown but Jogan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Berg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jogan!
Berg cracks Jogan with a big elbow.
Berg trying to control the action but Jogan is working from the bottom.
Berg working the ground and pound from side control.
Jogan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jogan tries to get out of the position.
Berg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Berg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Berg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Berg lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berg looks up at the clock and then as Jogan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Berg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Berg is working Jogan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Berg lands a nice forearm strike.
Berg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jogan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Berg trying to control the position but Jogan is working away.
Jogan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jogan taking a bit of punishment here - Berg scoring with strikes.
Berg cracks Jogan with a big right hand but Jogan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Berg landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Berg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Berg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jogan down.
Berg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Berg lands a nice forearm strike.
Jogan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Berg landing shots from mount.
Berg with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg unloading with bombs!
Berg lands a nice shot to the head.
Kristian Berg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristian Berg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Berg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Kshymensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sands comes to the cage accompanied by Irish Soldier Song ... Free & Green. Jesse Kshymensky is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Sands
vs
Kshymensky

173 cm
20
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Sands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesse Kshymensky !
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kshymensky misses with a right hand

and Sands counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kshymensky !

Sands working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Sands is trying to get an arm triangle but Kshymensky is defending well.

Sands has hold of Kshymensky 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kshymensky tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sands cranks the arm and Kshymensky screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kshymensky , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bobby Sands!
Bobby Sands 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.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katman Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draszen Ibisevicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibisevicz has chosen 2pac-Uppercut as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Belle
vs
Ibisevicz

191 cm
19
279 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

225 cm
19
285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Katman Belle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Draszen Ibisevicz!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belle cracks Ibisevicz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ibisevicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibisevicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Belle throws a body punch but Ibisevicz moves out of range.
A jab from Belle misses.
Ibisevicz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Belle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Ibisevicz clinches up against the cage.
Ibisevicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibisevicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belle struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibisevicz controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Ibisevicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belle working aggressively here.
Ibisevicz prevents Belle from breaking the clinch.
Belle blocks a body shot from Ibisevicz.
Ibisevicz digs a right hand underneath Belle's ribcage. Belle let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Belle breaks from the clinch.
Belle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belle throws a shot to the body.
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!
Belle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibisevicz to score with a decent uppercut.

Ibisevicz clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibisevicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belle backwards.
Belle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belle throws a head punch that misses.
Ibisevicz can't find room to land a body shot as Belle controls the action.
Belle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Belle prevents a body shot from Ibisevicz.
Belle misses with a punch to the body.
Ibisevicz misses with a body punch.
Ibisevicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Belle backwards.
Ibisevicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibisevicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibisevicz.
Ibisevicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belle takes a shot to the head.
Belle is breathing heavily.
Belle prevents a body shot from Ibisevicz.
Belle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Belle has a couple of punches blocked by Ibisevicz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Ibisevicz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belle has a couple of punches blocked by Ibisevicz.
Ibisevicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibisevicz lands with a left to the head.
Ibisevicz misses with the head strike.
Ibisevicz misses with a punch to the body.
Belle misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ibisevicz.
Ibisevicz blocks an uppercut.
Ibisevicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Belle.
Ibisevicz lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ibisevicz fails to land.
Belle struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibisevicz controls his hands.
Ibisevicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belle backwards.
A short right from Ibisevicz on the inside.
Belle working hard to break the clinch.
Ibisevicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibisevicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ibisevicz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibisevicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belle.
Nice body punch from Ibisevicz.
Belle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibisevicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibisevicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ibisevicz misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ibisevicz.
Ibisevicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Ibisevicz.
Nice body punch from Ibisevicz.
Ibisevicz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Ibisevicz on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibisevicz.
Ibisevicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibisevicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Ibisevicz.
A head punch on the inside from Ibisevicz fails to land.
Ibisevicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibisevicz lands a shoulder strike.
Belle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibisevicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ibisevicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ibisevicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ibisevicz - that landed with a thud.
Ibisevicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibisevicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibisevicz pushes Belle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibisevicz.
Ibisevicz lands a body punch.

Ibisevicz drops Belle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Belle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Belle is rocked!
Ibisevicz scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Belle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibisevicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Belle controls his hands.
Ibisevicz misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Ibisevicz.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibisevicz.
Belle seems to have got his legs back now.
Ibisevicz gets through Belle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ibisevicz lands with a right to the head.
Ibisevicz scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ibisevicz moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Belle fails to land.
Ibisevicz scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibisevicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Belle has had enough of the clinch but Ibisevicz keeps him there for the moment.
Ibisevicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belle tries to throw a body punch but Ibisevicz avoids it by throwing Belle back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibisevicz.
Belle prevents a body shot from Ibisevicz.
Ibisevicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Ibisevicz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belle.
Ibisevicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibisevicz prevents a body shot from Belle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibisevicz.
Ibisevicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibisevicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ibisevicz misses with a punch to the body.
Ibisevicz lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibisevicz misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belle.
Still in the clinch, Ibisevicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibisevicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibisevicz throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belle.
Ibisevicz pushes Belle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibisevicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Ibisevicz.

Ibisevicz drops Belle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Belle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibisevicz can't find room to land a body shot as Belle controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Ibisevicz as the two fighters clinch.
Belle blocks an uppercut.
Ibisevicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibisevicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibisevicz works on Belle's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibisevicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibisevicz misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibisevicz lands with a light punch inside.
Ibisevicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ibisevicz.
Ibisevicz can't find room to land a body shot as Belle controls the action.
Ibisevicz works on Belle's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibisevicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Belle takes a shot to the head.
Draszen Ibisevicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Belle prevents a body shot from Ibisevicz.
Ibisevicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibisevicz cracks Belle with a nice body shot.
Ibisevicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibisevicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ibisevicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Ibisevicz.
Ibisevicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ibisevicz can't find room to land a body shot as Belle controls the action.
Ibisevicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibisevicz.
Ibisevicz misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belle blocks an uppercut.
Ibisevicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Belle controls his hands.
Ibisevicz misses with some punches.
Ibisevicz cracks Belle with a nice body shot.
Ibisevicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibisevicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Ibisevicz.
A short right from Ibisevicz.
Ibisevicz tries a body shot but Belle blocks it.
Nice body punch from Ibisevicz - that landed with a thud.
Ibisevicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Belle blocks a body shot from Ibisevicz.

Ibisevicz drops Belle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Belle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibisevicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibisevicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Belle.
Ibisevicz is working Belle over against the cage.
Ibisevicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibisevicz creates a bit of distance for himself, with Belle pressed up against the cage and cracks Belle with a massive uppercut! Belle goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Ibisevicz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Draszen Ibisevicz!
A relieved looking Draszen Ibisevicz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Deluxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incy Quincy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Deluxe
vs
Quincy

190 cm
26
255 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

198 cm
26
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Deluxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Incy Quincy!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quincy throws a head kick that misses
enabling Deluxe to counter with a crisp jab.
Deluxe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Deluxe misses with a two punch combination.
Deluxe throws out a loose jab but Quincy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quincy misses with an uppercut. Deluxe saw that one coming.
Quincy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Quincy as Deluxe shoots in.
Quincy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Deluxe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quincy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deluxe under the eye.
Deluxe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quincy throws a combination that misses

and Deluxe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Quincy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deluxe distracts Quincy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deluxe distracts Quincy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deluxe passes Quincy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Deluxe drops an elbow to the side of Quincy's head.
Quincy looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deluxe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Deluxe raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deluxe landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deluxe landing punches.
Deluxe landing strikes from the mount.
Deluxe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Quincy's face.

Quincy is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Deluxe! Quincy is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Deluxe!
An out of breath Johnny Deluxe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fipps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yormomza Thundercunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Fipps
vs
Thundercunt

188 cm
19
285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

225 cm
19
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brian Fipps!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yormomza Thundercunt!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thundercunt rushes Fipps and presses him up against the cage.
Thundercunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fipps.
A head punch on the inside from Thundercunt fails to land.
Fipps digs a right hand into Thundercunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thundercunt's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thundercunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thundercunt lands an uppercut.
Fipps definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fipps can't find room to land a body shot as Thundercunt controls the action.
Thundercunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fipps is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thundercunt lands a left hand.
Fipps swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thundercunt tries to throw a body punch but Fipps avoids it by throwing Thundercunt back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fipps.
Nice body punch from Fipps.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fipps throws a head punch that misses.
Fipps can't find room to land a body shot as Thundercunt controls the action.
Thundercunt blocks a body shot from Fipps.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fipps doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fipps misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
Fipps misses with a body punch.
Fipps goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Fipps as the two fighters clinch.
Fipps blocking some punches.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fipps working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fipps lands a nice uppercut.
Fipps tries to work over Thundercunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Fipps.
Thundercunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fipps.
Fipps blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fipps misses with a punch to the body.
Thundercunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fipps backwards.
Fipps blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thundercunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fipps tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fipps blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thundercunt tries a body shot but Fipps blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thundercunt misses with a body punch.
Thundercunt blocks an uppercut.
Fipps scores with an uppercut up the middle.

It looks like Yormomza Thundercunt has been cut.
Fipps tries to work over Thundercunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fipps prevents a body shot from Thundercunt.
Fipps tries to work over Thundercunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fipps.
Thundercunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fipps.
Fipps blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fipps tries a body shot but Thundercunt blocks it.
Thundercunt prevents a body shot from Fipps.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fipps.
Fipps is leaning against Thundercunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fipps uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt misses with the head strike.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thundercunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt misses with a body punch.
Thundercunt has a couple of punches blocked by Fipps.
Fipps blocks an uppercut.
Fipps working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Thundercunt fails to land.
Fipps misses with a punch to the body.
Fipps blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fipps scores with a shot to the side of Thundercunt's head.
Fipps lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fipps.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fipps tries to throw a body punch but Thundercunt avoids it by throwing Fipps back against the cage.
Fipps misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fipps.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Fipps.
A short right from Fipps on the inside.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt has a couple of punches blocked by Fipps.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fipps swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.

Fipps drops Thundercunt onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thundercunt is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Thundercunt is rocked!

That has opened up Yormomza Thundercunt's cut even more.
Fipps tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thundercunt's elbow.
Thundercunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Fipps finish him?
Nice body punch from Fipps.
Thundercunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Fipps blocks an uppercut.
Fipps struggles to land a body shot inside as Thundercunt controls his hands.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brian Fipps will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Thundercunt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fipps changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Fipps moves into the clinch.
Thundercunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thundercunt misses with some punches.
Thundercunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
Fipps misses with a body punch.
We've been informed that Thundercunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thundercunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fipps lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
Thundercunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thundercunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fipps.
Fipps struggles to land a body shot inside as Thundercunt controls his hands.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fipps misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fipps goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fipps works on Thundercunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Fipps tries to work over Thundercunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thundercunt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fipps blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fipps takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fipps doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Fipps on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fipps.
A short uppercut from Fipps.
A hook to the body from Fipps.
Fipps tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thundercunt's elbow.
Fipps tries a body shot but Thundercunt blocks it.
Brian Fipps has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fipps prevents a body shot from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt is working Fipps over against the cage.
Fipps struggles to land a body shot inside as Thundercunt controls his hands.
Fipps misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fipps throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thundercunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fipps.
Fipps misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fipps can't find room to land a body shot as Thundercunt controls the action.
Thundercunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thundercunt prevents a body shot from Fipps.
Fipps struggles to land a body shot inside as Thundercunt controls his hands.
Fipps tries to throw a body punch but Thundercunt avoids it by throwing Fipps back against the cage.
Thundercunt has a couple of punches blocked by Fipps.
Fipps misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fipps scores with a hook to the body.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fipps blocking some punches.
Fipps has Thundercunt pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
Fipps misses with a punch to the body.
Fipps misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fipps goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fipps swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fipps doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fipps goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Thundercunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fipps tries to close the distance and clinch but Thundercunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thundercunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thundercunt looks to land a right hand but Fipps moved out of range.
Thundercunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fipps manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thundercunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thundercunt looks to land a left hand but Fipps moved out of range nicely.
Thundercunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thundercunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Fipps misses with a few strikes there.
Thundercunt tries to clinch but Fipps moves out of range.
Fipps tries to counter by clinching up but Thundercunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Thundercunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Fipps.
As Thundercunt tries to get set, Fipps tries to push him back and clinch up but Thundercunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Thundercunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt misses with an uppercut.
Fipps staying out of range there.
Fipps throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fipps lands with a shot to the body.
Fipps misses with an uppercut. Thundercunt saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fipps just misses with a punch to the body.
Fipps misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thundercunt.
Fipps misses the shot to the body.
Fipps keeps the fight on the outside.
Fipps wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fipps throws a right and a left that both miss.

Thundercunt has Fipps up against the cage in a clinch.
Fipps tries to work over Thundercunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fipps.
Fipps throws a punch but it's blocked by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt misses with the head strike.
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 Brian Fipps will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Thundercunt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Thundercunt slips under a jab.
Thundercunt wants to counter with a clinch but Fipps pushes him away.
Thundercunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Fipps moves into range and clinches up with Thundercunt.
Fipps blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thundercunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fipps backwards.
Fipps pushes off an throws an elbow but Thundercunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thundercunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thundercunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fipps.
Thundercunt cracks Fipps with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Fipps - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thundercunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Fipps can't find room to land a body shot as Thundercunt controls the action.
Thundercunt has a couple of punches blocked by Fipps.
Fipps lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
A short right from Thundercunt on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fipps tries to work over Thundercunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thundercunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fipps backwards.
Thundercunt prevents a body shot from Fipps.
Thundercunt lands with a light punch inside.
Fipps working aggressively here.
Thundercunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fipps swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fipps throws a head punch that misses.
Fipps lands a shot to the body.
Fipps lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fipps uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fipps pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thundercunt blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thundercunt prevents a body shot from Fipps.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fipps's elbow.
Thundercunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fipps lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thundercunt has a couple of punches blocked by Fipps.
Fipps throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thundercunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fipps.
Thundercunt lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Thundercunt.
Fipps tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thundercunt's elbow.
Fipps is trying to maintain a safe position but Thundercunt gets an underhook and turns Fipps into the cage.
Thundercunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fipps backwards.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fipps tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Thundercunt.
Fipps doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt digs a right hand into Fipps's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fipps's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fipps throws a head punch that misses.
Thundercunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fipps backwards.
Thundercunt lands an uppercut.
Fipps blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fipps struggles to land a body shot inside as Thundercunt controls his hands.
Thundercunt misses with the head strike.
Thundercunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fipps.
Fipps tries to throw a body punch but Thundercunt avoids it by throwing Fipps back against the cage.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fipps tries to work over Thundercunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fipps goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fipps misses with the head strike.
Fipps lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thundercunt breaks from the clinch.

Thundercunt clinches.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
Fipps tries a body shot but Thundercunt blocks it.
Thundercunt has a couple of punches blocked by Fipps.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thundercunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fipps.
Thundercunt has a couple of punches blocked by Fipps.
Thundercunt lands a shot to the body.
Fipps displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thundercunt up against the cage.
Fipps misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt prevents a body shot from Fipps.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fipps uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yormomza Thundercunt really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Thundercunt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fipps lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thundercunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thundercunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fipps tries to clinch there but Thundercunt circles away.
It seemed like Thundercunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fipps defending well as Thundercunt loads up on a big left hand.
Fipps uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Fipps ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fipps takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fipps is looking to clinch.
Thundercunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fipps sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thundercunt throws a shot from downtown. Fipps moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fipps misses with a body shot.
Thundercunt avoids the body shot from Fipps.
Fipps is looking to clinch.
Fipps keeps the fight on the outside.
Fipps throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fipps takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thundercunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fipps is looking to wear down Thundercunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fipps misses the body punch
and Thundercunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fipps misses with a wild body shot.
Thundercunt scores with a hook to the body. Fipps takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thundercunt is looking to clinch.
Fipps tries to clinch
and Thundercunt counters with a straight right hand.
Thundercunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Fipps forces Thundercunt back against the cage and clinches.
Thundercunt misses with a body punch.
Fipps blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thundercunt misses with some punches.
Fipps cracks Thundercunt with a nice body shot.
Thundercunt blocks a body shot from Fipps.
Fipps throws a punch but it's blocked by Thundercunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fipps.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt looking to slow down the pace here.
Fipps lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
Thundercunt can't find room to land a body shot as Fipps controls the action.
Good body shot from Fipps.
Thundercunt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fipps lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fipps lands an elbow inside.
Fipps lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

The cut above Yormomza Thundercunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fipps lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fipps taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fipps throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Fipps.
Fipps lands a hook that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fipps uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Fipps as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Fipps.
A left hand lands to the body for Fipps.
Fipps works on Thundercunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Thundercunt blocks a body shot from Fipps.
Fipps can't find room to land a body shot as Thundercunt controls the action.
Fipps gets through Thundercunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fipps fails to land.
Fipps misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
Fipps lands a hook that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
Fipps tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thundercunt lands with a right to the head.
Fipps cracks Thundercunt with a nice body shot.
Fipps tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thundercunt's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fipps goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thundercunt throws a head punch that misses.
Fipps goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fipps blocks an uppercut.
Fipps lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
Fipps scores with a shoulder strike.

Yormomza Thundercunt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fipps misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thundercunt throws a head punch that misses.
Fipps swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt misses with a punch to the body.
Fipps tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thundercunt's elbow.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thundercunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thundercunt throws a head punch that misses.
Thundercunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fipps backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brian Fipps will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Thundercunt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Thundercunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fipps stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thundercunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fipps blocks a jab.
Fipps seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fipps ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thundercunt scores with a body shot.
Fipps tries to work over Thundercunt's front leg with a kick but Thundercunt checks it.

Fipps clinches with his opponent.
Thundercunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Fipps.
Thundercunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fipps misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fipps misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fipps tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thundercunt's elbow.
Thundercunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
Thundercunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fipps blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thundercunt misses with the head strike.
Thundercunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fipps backwards.
Thundercunt pushes Fipps back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Thundercunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thundercunt lands a shoulder strike.
Thundercunt can't find room to land a body shot as Fipps controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fipps lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fipps lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thundercunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fipps working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Fipps fails to land.
Fipps lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
Thundercunt blocks a body shot from Fipps.
Yormomza Thundercunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Fipps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fipps lands with a short shot to the head.
Fipps struggles to land a body shot inside as Thundercunt controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fipps.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thundercunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thundercunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fipps tries to work over Thundercunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thundercunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Fipps backwards.
Fipps lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fipps is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fipps struggles to land a body shot inside as Thundercunt controls his hands.
Thundercunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Thundercunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fipps backwards.
Thundercunt lands with a left to the head.
Fipps tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thundercunt's elbow.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thundercunt has a couple of punches blocked by Fipps.
Thundercunt throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fipps misses with a body punch.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fipps lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fipps blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thundercunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fipps lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thundercunt lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thundercunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thundercunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thundercunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thundercunt misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yormomza Thundercunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fipps 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 48:48
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50

The fight is ruled a draw!
Brian Fipps retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivaylo Stoimenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Oleynik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoimenov comes to the cage accompanied by The Game - 100 ft. Drake. Alexey Oleynik has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Stoimenov
vs
Oleynik

190 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

186 cm
26
209 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivaylo Stoimenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexey Oleynik!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oleynik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oleynik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov.

Stoimenov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oleynik, pushing him back against the cage.
Oleynik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stoimenov struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleynik controls his hands.
Stoimenov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Stoimenov fails to land.
Stoimenov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Oleynik prevents a body shot from Stoimenov.
A left hand lands to the body for Stoimenov.
Stoimenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleynik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stoimenov has him pressed against the cage.
Stoimenov digs a right hand into Oleynik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oleynik's gas tank.
Stoimenov struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleynik controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stoimenov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoimenov struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleynik controls his hands.
Stoimenov lands a body punch.
Oleynik blocking some punches.
Oleynik prevents a body shot from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oleynik blocks a body shot from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoimenov misses with a punch to the body.
Stoimenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoimenov misses with a body punch.
Stoimenov effectively controlling the action here.
Stoimenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoimenov'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.
Stoimenov struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleynik controls his hands.
Stoimenov misses with a body punch.
Oleynik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Oleynik breaks from the clinch.

Stoimenov pushes Oleynik up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoimenov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oleynik.
Stoimenov prevents Oleynik from breaking the clinch.
Stoimenov tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoimenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoimenov'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.
Oleynik is trying to break free.

Oleynik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stoimenov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoimenov misses the shot to the body.
Stoimenov lands a glancing blow to the side of Oleynik's head.
Stoimenov throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoimenov lands with a good body shot.
Oleynik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Stoimenov closes the distance and clinches.
Stoimenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oleynik breaks the clinch.
Oleynik misses with a straight right.
Oleynik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oleynik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoimenov misses with a hook. Oleynik ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoimenov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oleynik throws a hook to the side of Stoimenov's head but Stoimenov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oleynik throws a hook to the side of Stoimenov's head but Stoimenov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oleynik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoimenov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoimenov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoimenov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoimenov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oleynik momentarily.

Stoimenov instigates a clinch.
Stoimenov cracks Oleynik with a nice body shot.
Stoimenov lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivaylo Stoimenov 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.

Oleynik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoimenov.
Ivaylo Stoimenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Oleynik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oleynik has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stoimenov scores with a jab to the body.
Stoimenov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oleynik doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoimenov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoimenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oleynik was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoimenov.
Oleynik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oleynik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stoimenov counter with a right hand.
Stoimenov takes a swing at Oleynik's ribcage but misses.
Stoimenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Oleynik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Oleynik misses.
Stoimenov tries to clinch but Oleynik is having none of it.
Stoimenov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oleynik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stoimenov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oleynik manages to avoid it.
Oleynik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoimenov lands an overhand right.
Stoimenov throws a body punch but Oleynik moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Oleynik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stoimenov doesn't seem phased though.
Stoimenov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Oleynik to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oleynik. Stoimenov does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoimenov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stoimenov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oleynik misses with a looping left.
Stoimenov scores with a hook to the body. Oleynik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Stoimenov moves into the clinch.
Stoimenov slows down the pace here.
Oleynik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stoimenov tries to throw a body punch but Oleynik avoids it by throwing Stoimenov back against the cage.
Oleynik prevents a body shot from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oleynik can do to turn this around?
Stoimenov effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Stoimenov as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoimenov.
Stoimenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Stoimenov to work.
Ivaylo Stoimenov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stoimenov stalling against the cage.
Oleynik blocks a body shot from Stoimenov.
Oleynik scores with a shot to the side of Stoimenov's head.
Oleynik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stoimenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oleynik.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oleynik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oleynik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stoimenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoimenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oleynik takes one to the side of the head.
Oleynik throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoimenov counters with a right hand to the body.
Stoimenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Oleynik is just out of range.
Stoimenov slips a straight right by Oleynik.
Stoimenov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oleynik.
A slow jab from Oleynik misses its intended target.
A left lands for Stoimenov.
Stoimenov connects with a crisp jab.
Stoimenov connects with a jab.
Stoimenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Oleynik is just out of range.
Stoimenov is looking to wear down Oleynik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stoimenov cracks Oleynik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoimenov swings for the body but Oleynik moves out of range.
Oleynik is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik throws a hook but Stoimenov blocks it.
Stoimenov thuds a left hand into Oleynik's body.

Stoimenov forces Oleynik back against the cage and clinches.
Stoimenov tries to throw a body punch but Oleynik avoids it by throwing Stoimenov back against the cage.
Stoimenov misses with a punch to the body.
Stoimenov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oleynik up against the cage.
Oleynik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stoimenov misses with the head strike.
Stoimenov working aggressively here.
Stoimenov is pushing Oleynik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivaylo Stoimenov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stoimenov cracks Oleynik with an open hand slap.
Stoimenov lands a right hook to the body.
Oleynik misses with a straight right.
Stoimenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oleynik throws out a counter right but Stoimenov avoids it with no problem.
Oleynik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oleynik was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov with a hook.
Stoimenov connects with a body shot that sends Oleynik's belly button to the back.
Stoimenov scores with a body shot.
Stoimenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoimenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oleynik moves away.
Oleynik throws the left hand but Stoimenov avoids the punch easily.
Stoimenov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oleynik takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Stoimenov instigates a clinch.
Oleynik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleynik blocks a body shot from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov gets through Oleynik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov has a couple of punches blocked by Oleynik.
Stoimenov can't find room to land a body shot as Oleynik controls the action.
Stoimenov throws a head punch that misses.
Stoimenov stalls.
A short right from Stoimenov on the inside.
Stoimenov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoimenov lands a right hand.
Ivaylo Stoimenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik wants to get back to striking at distance but Stoimenov won't allow it.
Oleynik is trying to break the clinch but Stoimenov has him pressed against the cage.
Oleynik is trying to break free.
Oleynik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oleynik.
Oleynik lands with a short punch from the clinch.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoimenov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oleynik's head backwards.
Oleynik looks to land a right hand but Stoimenov moved out of range.
Oleynik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov.

Stoimenov moves into the clinch successfully.
Oleynik is trying to break the clinch but Stoimenov has him pressed against the cage.
Oleynik is trying to break the clinch but Stoimenov is controlling him.
Stoimenov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoimenov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoimenov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oleynik's efforts to push away.
Oleynik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stoimenov has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stoimenov has him pressed against the cage.
Stoimenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoimenov cracks Oleynik with a nice body shot.
Stoimenov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoimenov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oleynik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivaylo Stoimenov!
Ivaylo Stoimenov 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
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keoji Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Pecilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guillermo Pecilli will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Takahashi
vs
Pecilli

181 cm
26
152 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

165 cm
26
141 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Hellraiser FightGear

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keoji Takahashi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guillermo Pecilli!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pecilli has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pecilli.
A right hand to the body from Pecilli.
Takahashi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pecilli walks away with a smile on his face. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takahashi tries for a takedown but Pecilli circles away easily

and Pecilli counters by moving into the clinch.
Pecilli creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takahashi 's defenses.
Pecilli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takahashi being controlled against the cage.
Pecilli lands an uppercut.
Pecilli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Pecilli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takahashi .
Pecilli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Pecilli - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pecilli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pecilli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Keoji Takahashi has been cut.
Pecilli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Pecilli holds him up against the cage and eventually Takahashi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keoji Takahashi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pecilli just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pecilli to keep the fight standing.
Pecilli cracks Takahashi with a nice body shot.
Pecilli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pecilli lands an elbow inside.
A hook to the body from Pecilli.
Takahashi is breathing heavily.
Pecilli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pecilli slows down the pace here.
Pecilli scores with a hook to the body.
Pecilli lands a body punch.
Pecilli slowing the pace effectively.
Pecilli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pecilli lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Pecilli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pecilli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pecilli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pecilli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Pecilli.

Takahashi is rocked!
Pecilli presses Takahashi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Takahashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pecilli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Pecilli.
Pecilli digs a right hand underneath Takahashi 's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pecilli is working Takahashi over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pecilli.
Good body shot from Pecilli.
Takahashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Pecilli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pecilli - that landed with a thud.
Pecilli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pecilli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pecilli.
Pecilli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pecilli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Pecilli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Pecilli won't allow it.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Pecilli.
Pecilli works on Takahashi 's body with a couple of short punches.
Pecilli gets through Takahashi 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pecilli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Pecilli creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Takahashi ! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Pecilli.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillermo Pecilli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schmo (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.

Strife
vs
Schmo

195 cm
26
255 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
220 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cloud Strife!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Schmo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmo ducks under a wild hook from Strife.
And Schmo tries to counter it with a takedown but Strife pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Schmo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strife throws out the jab.
Strife ducks under a wild hook from Schmo.
A telegraphed right hand from Schmo misses the target.
Strife scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schmo misses with a takedown attempt
and Strife counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Schmo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schmo there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strife misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strife throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife throws an off balance right hand
and Schmo counters with a nice uppercut.
Strife scores with a nice strike.
Schmo throws a good cross that connects.
Strife pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schmo with a poor takedown
and Strife counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That has opened up Joe Schmo's cut even more.
Strife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Strife.
And Schmo tries to counter it with a takedown but Strife pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strife lands with a right hand.
Strife throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmo misses with an uppercut. Strife saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strife definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Strife, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strife cracks Schmo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Schmo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Strife pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Schmo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cloud Strife!
Cloud Strife retains his heavyweight title!