Madness MMA 7: Tormented PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loves To Spooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spooge is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Litte Things - One Direction. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Graves
vs
To Spooge

190 cm
42
213 lbs
35 - 29 - 0

185 cm
32
219 lbs
18 - 19 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Doug Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loves To Spooge!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spooge darts in and clinches Graves up against the cage.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Spooge blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spooge.
Spooge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Graves prevents it.
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Spooge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Spooge blocks it.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Spooge blocking some punches.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Spooge is blocking nicely.
Spooge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doug Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loves To Spooge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spooge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Spooge blocks it.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Spooge blocking some punches.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Spooge wants a takedown.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Spooge is blocking nicely.
Spooge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Spooge.
Spooge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Spooge.
Spooge is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Spooge blocks an uppercut.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spooge backwards.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spooge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Spooge.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Spooge.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Spooge is blocking nicely.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spooge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spooge is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spooge backwards.
Graves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spooge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graves fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spooge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Spooge.
Graves working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Spooge is blocking nicely.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spooge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spooge blocks it with crossed arms.
Graves pushes Spooge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Spooge.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Spooge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Graves prevents it.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spooge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spooge can't get the takedown.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
A short left from Graves.
Spooge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spooge takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Graves gets a clinch.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spooge blocks it with crossed arms.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Doug Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spooge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spooge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Graves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spooge is looking for a takedown.
Doug Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loves To Spooge.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Spooge is blocking nicely.
Graves with a knee to the head.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spooge.
Graves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spooge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spooge.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spooge blocks an uppercut.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Spooge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Graves has closed the distance and engaged Spooge in a clinch.
Spooge takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spooge can do to turn this around?
Spooge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Spooge blocks with his arms.

Graves is fighting off a takedown attempt but Spooge is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Graves to the mat. Graves regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Spooge stands up from Graves's guard - Spooge perhaps looking for a knockout.

Spooge moves into the clinch.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Spooge blocks with his arms.
Graves stops a takedown attempt from Spooge.
Graves with a knee to the head.
Spooge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Spooge blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spooge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spooge blocks an uppercut.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spooge takes a shot to the head.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Spooge.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spooge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Graves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spooge blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Spooge.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Spooge is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spooge is trying to drag Graves to the mat but Graves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Graves dominated that second round.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Graves instigates a clinch.
Spooge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spooge is trying to drag Graves to the mat but Graves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spooge is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Spooge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spooge has Graves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Graves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Doug Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loves To Spooge.
Spooge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Spooge blocks with his arms.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spooge blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spooge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spooge blocks it with crossed arms.
Spooge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Spooge.
Graves gets underhooks to prevent Spooge's takedown attempt.
Doug Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spooge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spooge wants a takedown.
Spooge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Graves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spooge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Graves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Spooge.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves pushes Spooge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spooge blocks it with crossed arms.
Spooge tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spooge.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Graves!
Doug Graves thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Loves To Spooge stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to the fans for their support.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryk Szczerbiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alvarez
vs
Szczerbiec

191 cm
41
183 lbs
27 - 22 - 2

188 cm
40
185 lbs
28 - 33 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 27 - 22 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nick Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patryk Szczerbiec!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczerbiec throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patryk Szczerbiec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Szczerbiec clinches with his opponent.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Szczerbiec controls the action.
Szczerbiec softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Szczerbiec tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Szczerbiec throws an elbow that misses.
Szczerbiec throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Szczerbiec throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Szczerbiec counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczerbiec wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Szczerbiec connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Szczerbiec sprawls well.
Szczerbiec connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Szczerbiec keeps it at a distance.

Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Szczerbiec back into the cage.
Szczerbiec swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.

Alvarez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alvarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Szczerbiec would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Szczerbiec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Szczerbiec seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Szczerbiec seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Szczerbiec controlling him for the moment.

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

Szczerbiec has managed to clinch.
Alvarez pushes Szczerbiec back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Alvarez breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Szczerbiec misses its intended target.
Szczerbiec swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Szczerbiec circles away from the clinch attempt.
Szczerbiec throws a big shot that misses.
Szczerbiec scores with a nice right hand.
Szczerbiec tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Szczerbiec feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice takedown defense from Szczerbiec. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szczerbiec wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczerbiec tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Szczerbiec sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Szczerbiec wants to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch position.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Szczerbiec circles away.

Szczerbiec gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez tries to stall but Szczerbiec uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Szczerbiec turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Szczerbiec lands a body punch.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Szczerbiec fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Szczerbiec. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Szczerbiec.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Szczerbiec.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patryk Szczerbiec dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alvarez clinches.
Szczerbiec is pushing Alvarez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alvarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Szczerbiec with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Szczerbiec smiles and moves away.

Szczerbiec has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez blocking some punches.

Alvarez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Szczerbiec clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Szczerbiec tries to escape but Alvarez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alvarez working for a choke but Szczerbiec is defending well.
Szczerbiec rolls, trying to escape but Alvarez keeps control of the position.

Szczerbiec defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.

Szczerbiec decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alvarez, up you get!

Alvarez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec trying to control the position here.
Szczerbiec is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szczerbiec keeps trying to improve his position.

Alvarez stands up and waves to Szczerbiec to follow him.

Alvarez moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Alvarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Szczerbiec pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alvarez looks to clinch
and Szczerbiec counters with a nice uppercut.
Szczerbiec tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Szczerbiec smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Szczerbiec shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Alvarez drives through with a takedown into Szczerbiec's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Szczerbiec wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Szczerbiec pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
Szczerbiec keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Szczerbiec's guard.
Alvarez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alvarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Szczerbiec works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patryk Szczerbiec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Szczerbiec just stands there and leans against the cage.
Szczerbiec with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szczerbiec misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Szczerbiec is calmly controlling the position for now.
Szczerbiec has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Szczerbiec scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szczerbiec.
Alvarez jumps guard but Szczerbiec stands there with Alvarez around his waist. Alvarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szczerbiec misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczerbiec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szczerbiec misses with the head strike.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Szczerbiec is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Szczerbiec holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Szczerbiec on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec is pressed up against the cage. Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Szczerbiec down to the mat. Szczerbiec avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Szczerbiec, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Szczerbiec misses.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Szczerbiec avoids it really well and circles away.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alvarez shoots in but Szczerbiec avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nick Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Szczerbiec with a nice cross.

Szczerbiec takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
Patryk Szczerbiec seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Szczerbiec pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szczerbiec drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Szczerbiec forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szczerbiec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Szczerbiec lands a right hand.

Alvarez drags the fight down to the ground.
Patryk Szczerbiec is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Szczerbiec wants to stand but Alvarez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szczerbiec is one step ahead there.
Nick Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Szczerbiec is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szczerbiec wants to stand but Alvarez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nick Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Szczerbiec decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alvarez, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczerbiec bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Szczerbiec's waist but Szczerbiec gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Szczerbiec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patryk Szczerbiec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Szczerbiec 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patryk Szczerbiec!
A very excited looking Patryk Szczerbiec made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Molly Banana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Bestarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banana comes to the cage accompanied by Banana Boat Song (Day O) - Harry Belafonte. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Banana
vs
Bestarsson

175 cm
29
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

179 cm
26
166 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Molly Banana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Bestarsson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bestarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bestarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bestarsson looks to land a combination but Banana avoids it well.
Bestarsson scores with the left hand. Banana knows he should have avoided that one.
Banana misses with a body kick.
Banana doesn't manage to clinch there - Bestarsson circles away.
Banana backing away here, and Bestarsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've been informed that Bestarsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bestarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Banana.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bestarsson. That's going to slow Banana down.
Banana throws a head kick that misses

and Bestarsson counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bestarsson.
A right handed body shot lands from Bestarsson.
Knees to the body from Bestarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bestarsson crunches a lovely knee into Banana's ribcage.
Bestarsson crunches a lovely knee into Banana's ribcage.
Banana is breathing heavily.
Bestarsson lands a left hand.
Bestarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bestarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bestarsson.

Bestarsson manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bestarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bestarsson scores with a head kick.
Bestarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Banana should have avoided that one.
Bestarsson throws out a powerful jab.
Banana throws a head kick that misses.
Banana throws a lazy head kick
and Bestarsson counters with a crisp right that sends Banana to the canvas! Bestarsson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Bestarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Viktor Bestarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Molly Banana was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cunningham
vs
Landry

188 cm
40
210 lbs
31 - 20 - 1

182 cm
44
218 lbs
27 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brutus Landry!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham connects with a body shot that sends Landry's belly button to the back.
Cunningham misses with a wild combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Landry 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 Cunningham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cunningham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Landry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cunningham is looking to chop away at Landry's legs.
Landry is looking for the big counter here.
Cunningham thuds his right hand into Landry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cunningham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Landry doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Cunningham misses its intended target.
A lazy body kick from Landry
and Cunningham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cunningham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Cunningham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landry throws out a counter right but Cunningham avoids it with no problem.
Landry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Cunningham.
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!
Cunningham avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Cunningham was looking to counter with a kick there.
Landry throws a sloppy head kick and Cunningham moves out of range easily.
Landry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunningham.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry is looking to land body kicks.
Cunningham fakes the leg kick and cracks Landry in the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cunningham.
Cunningham doesn't manage to clinch there - Landry circles away.
Cunningham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Landry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cunningham fires out a quick counter leg kick but Landry just manages to avoid it.
Landry misses the shot to the body.
Landry misses with the body kick
and Cunningham counters with an outside leg kick.
Cunningham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cunningham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landry moves away.
Landry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cunningham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Landry has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cunningham.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cunningham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cunningham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Cunningham.
Cunningham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Landry.
Cunningham scores with a nice strike.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, jab by Cunningham - just one landing.
Landry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Landry is looking to clinch but Cunningham is avoiding it.
Cunningham scoring well with a low kick there.

Cunningham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cunningham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Landry lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Landry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Landry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Landry looking to slow down the pace here.
Cunningham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cunningham.
Cunningham scores with a hook to the body.
Cunningham misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham slowing the pace effectively.
Landry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cunningham can't find room to land a body shot as Landry controls the action.
Cunningham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Landry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cunningham scores with a shoulder strike.
Landry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cunningham lands a body punch in the clinch.

Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cunningham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Landry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Landry tries to keep at a distance but Cunningham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Landry misses with a punch to the body.
Landry gets through Cunningham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham lands a left hand.
Landry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cunningham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow.
Cunningham slows down the pace here.
Cunningham works on Landry's body with a couple of short punches.
Landry misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cunningham.
Landry looks winded!

Cunningham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Landry throws a leg kick
and Cunningham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Landry thinking.
Landry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Landry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Landry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cunningham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Landry is rocked!
Landry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Landry is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Cunningham drops Landry with a big left hand and mounts him. Landry is in big trouble!
Cunningham unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Landry wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Cunningham celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Cunningham!
Randall Cunningham looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Young and strong but you one dimensional.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Vini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rollo Lothbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathias Vini could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rollo Lothbrok's chin.

Vini
vs
Lothbrok

180 cm
33
205 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

198 cm
29
220 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mathias Vini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rollo Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok fails to land with a series of punches.
Lothbrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Vini doesn't manage to clinch there - Lothbrok circles away.
Vini takes one to the side of the head.
Vini shoots in and drives through. Lothbrok sprawls well.
Lothbrok throws out a counter right but Vini avoids it with no problem.

Vini gets caught flat footed, as Lothbrok shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Vini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lothbrok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Vini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lothbrok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Vini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lothbrok postures up in Vini's guard and throws a big left but Vini blocks it.
Lothbrok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vini keeping moving, preventing Lothbrok from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vini has his foot on Lothbrok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lothbrok works his way back into a safe position though.
Lothbrok looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lothbrok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Vini has his foot on Lothbrok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lothbrok works his way back into a safe position though.
Lothbrok postures up.
Vini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vini working a defensive guard here.
Lothbrok trying to control but Vini is working from the bottom.

Vini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lothbrok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lothbrok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lothbrok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lothbrok must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok works over Vini with some ground and pound from guard.
Lothbrok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lothbrok postures up.

Vini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Vini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lothbrok lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Vini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vini being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vini keeping moving, preventing Lothbrok from controlling successfully.

Vini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lothbrok distracts Vini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Vini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lothbrok trying to control but Vini is working from the bottom.
Lothbrok stands up over Vini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lothbrok trying to control but Vini is working from the bottom.

Lothbrok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Lothbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lothbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Vini's legs - danger averted.
Vini keeping moving, preventing Lothbrok from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vini is on top in guard.

Lothbrok is pulling down on Vini's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok wants to get back to his feet but Vini is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vini looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vini is looking to clinch.
Vini takes one to the side of the head.
Lothbrok connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Lothbrok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lothbrok.

Vini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lothbrok, pushing him back against the cage.
Lothbrok pushes off an throws an elbow but Vini leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Vini.
Lothbrok is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vini is defending well.

Lothbrok manages to break the clinch.
Vini misses with a takedown attempt

and Lothbrok counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok can't get the takedown.
A short right from Vini.
Lothbrok tries for a takedown but Vini manages to get underhooks.
Mathias Vini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Lothbrok.
Lothbrok lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lothbrok lands a takedown into guard.

Vini looking for a guillotine here but Lothbrok defends easily.
Vini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lothbrok has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok controls the position.
Vini dodges the ground and pound from Lothbrok.
Vini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Vini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vini is not content to let Lothbrok control the position.
Lothbrok scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rollo Lothbrok has got the better of the ground game so far.

Vini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Vini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lothbrok is working away from the top position though.
Vini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lothbrok landing with the ground and pound.

Lothbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lothbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Vini's legs - danger averted.
Vini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lothbrok is one step ahead there.

Vini is looking for a triangle but Lothbrok pushes his legs off easily.
Lothbrok keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vini's head.
Vini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok stands and throws Vini's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vini regains half guard.
Lothbrok is thwarting Vini's attempts to control the position.
Lothbrok controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Lothbrok.
Vini tries to get to full guard but Lothbrok has control of the leg.
Vini is trying to control but can't.
Vini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lothbrok is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lothbrok working over Vini with some ground and pound. Vini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vini tries to roll over but Lothbrok keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vini has hold of Lothbrok's hands but Lothbrok slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Vini looking for submissions off his back.
Lothbrok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vini is trying to maintain the position but Lothbrok is very close to passing his half guard.
Vini wants to improve his position but Lothbrok is controlling well.
Lothbrok drops an elbow to the side of Vini's head.
Vini is trying to maintain the position but Lothbrok is very close to passing his half guard.
Vini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Vini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lothbrok has picked Vini up and slammed him! Vini can't keep hold of the triangle and Lothbrok manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rollo Lothbrok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Vini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Vini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lothbrok is trying to defend but Vini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lothbrok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lothbrok is looking to improve his position.
Lothbrok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vini is working away from the top position though.
Vini is keen to just control but Lothbrok is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok is looking to control Vini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lothbrok avoid being mounted?
Vini wants to take a breather but Lothbrok is having none of it.

Vini is looking for a kimura here.

Lothbrok is defending against the submission attempts here by Vini.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok is positioning himself well to prevent Vini advancing to mount.

Vini is trying to work for a kimura but Lothbrok is defending well.
Lothbrok trying to control from the bottom.
Lothbrok wants to get back to his feet.

Vini is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Vini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lothbrok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lothbrok tries to roll over but Vini keeps him under control.

Vini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lothbrok wants to get back to his feet.

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

Vini fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lothbrok to the ground. Vini is now in Lothbrok's guard.
Vini wants to pass the guard but Lothbrok is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok wants to sweep here but Vini controlling him for the moment.
Lothbrok managing to control the position.
Lothbrok wants to get back to his feet but Vini is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vini preventing the sweep.
Rollo Lothbrok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vini trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lothbrok swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vini is working hard here to advance position.
Lothbrok wants to sweep but no luck.
Vini trying to control but Lothbrok is working from the bottom.

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

Vini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lothbrok, pushing him back against the cage.
Vini tries to land knees in the clinch but Lothbrok avoids the damage to the body.
Lothbrok takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lothbrok wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vini gets underhooks to prevent Lothbrok's takedown attempt.
Lothbrok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lothbrok looking for a takedown.
Mathias Vini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Lothbrok.
Vini tries to pull guard but Lothbrok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lothbrok tries for a takedown. No joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Vini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lothbrok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rollo Lothbrok!
During a confident post fight interview, Rollo Lothbrok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Bezoink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Garbutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezoink comes to the cage accompanied by Fuel. Garbutt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law. This should be a great matchup!

Bezoink
vs
Garbutt

190 cm
32
215 lbs
15 - 20 - 0

193 cm
26
215 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Bezoink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Garbutt!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezoink misses with a hook.
Garbutt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garbutt throws a hook but Bezoink avoids it easily.
Garbutt blocks a leg kick.
Garbutt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Garbutt avoids them all with ease.
Bezoink misses with a head kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Garbutt.
Garbutt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bezoink sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Garbutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garbutt misses with the ground and pound.
Bezoink is trying to escape the position but Garbutt is controlling the position.
Bezoink is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt controlling the position from side mount.
Bezoink is looking for a sweep.
Garbutt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Garbutt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garbutt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bezoink to see if he's OK.
Garbutt throwing strikes but Bezoink manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Garbutt taking punishment in the form of punches.
Garbutt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garbutt is trying to control Bezoink's posture but Bezoink avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink tries to score with some ground and pound. Garbutt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bezoink in the domination position with Garbutt hanging on.
Bezoink fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Garbutt defending against the ground and pound.
Garbutt tries to bench press Bezoink off him but Bezoink keeps the position.
Bezoink in side control, throwing shots but Garbutt defends.
Garbutt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbutt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bezoink is looking to control Garbutt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bezoink avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt wants to control but Bezoink is keeping him busy.
Garbutt lands strikes from half guard.
Garbutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bezoink trying to hold on to Garbutt's head to control him but Garbutt postures up.
Bezoink makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bezoink.
Garbutt stays in close to Bezoink's body and controls the position.
Bezoink lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bezoink throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garbutt keeping full guard, as Bezoink tries to pass.
Garbutt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Garbutt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bezoink trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbutt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bezoink with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garbutt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garbutt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bezoink connects with a solid leg kick.
Bezoink throws a body kick that misses.
Garbutt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Garbutt fails with a takedown attempt.
Bezoink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bezoink misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezoink fails to land with a series of punches.

Garbutt drives through with a takedown into Bezoink's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garbutt throws a big elbow that misses.
Garbutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bezoink's head.
Bezoink is pulling down on Garbutt's head to control his posture.
Garbutt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Garbutt looking to sit in guard and control but Bezoink gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Garbutt wants to sweep here but Bezoink controlling him for the moment.
Garbutt has Bezoink pulled in close to control his posture.
Kevin Garbutt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garbutt is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Garbutt the control monster continue. Boring.
Bezoink throws a big right hand that misses.
Garbutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garbutt controlling the position.
Garbutt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garbutt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garbutt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bezoink can pounce on him.
Garbutt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bezoink blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garbutt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bezoink.
Bezoink stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garbutt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bezoink checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garbutt misses with a head kick.
Garbutt misses with a kick to the body.
Bezoink misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt 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.
Bezoink throws a lazy right hand but Garbutt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garbutt throws a lazy head kick
and Bezoink counters with a three punch combo that has Garbutt backing up. Garbutt nods at Bezoink to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bezoink ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
Bezoink seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A lazy left from Garbutt finds it's target.
Bezoink throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Garbutt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bezoink!

Bezoink throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Garbutt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garbutt thumps Bezoink with a low kick.
Bezoink throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bezoink takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ernie Bezoink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bezoink swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bezoink falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garbutt counters with a good low kick that Bezoink was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernie Bezoink dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Garbutt lands a really nice looking cross but Bezoink seems unphased.
Garbutt throws a one two combo.
Bezoink lands a right hook to the body.
Bezoink tries to land a leg kick but Garbutt saw it coming and moves away.
Bezoink misses with a double jab.
Bezoink blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
Ernie Bezoink is winning the standup battle so far.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garbutt throws a lazy head kick
and Bezoink counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Garbutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bezoink.
Garbutt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bezoink.
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!
Bezoink throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garbutt fails with the takedown
and Bezoink connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garbutt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Garbutt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bezoink connects with a nice looking jab.
Garbutt has a takedown stuffed.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that Garbutt avoids nicely.
Bezoink missing with a left hand there. Garbutt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garbutt dives in and grabs Bezoink's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bezoink pushes down on Garbutt's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Bezoink misses its target.
Ernie Bezoink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Garbutt.
Bezoink blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
Bezoink throws a big counter combination but Garbutt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Bezoink catches Garbutt right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt misses with a body shot.
Garbutt misses with a body punch
and Bezoink counters with a right hand to the body.
Bezoink loads up on a big right hand but Garbutt slips the punch.
Bezoink lands a nice shot that snaps Garbutt's head back.
Nice body punch from Bezoink.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bezoink!
Garbutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bezoink tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bezoink uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbutt.
Bezoink attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garbutt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bezoink finds it's way round the side to connect with Garbutt's head.
Garbutt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
It looks like Bezoink has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That kick from Bezoink tenderised Garbutt's leg. Garbutt is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bezoink avoids the head kick by Garbutt.

Bezoink gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Garbutt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garbutt throws an elbow that misses. Bezoink uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garbutt's guard. Nice move by Bezoink!

Bezoink working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garbutt trying to control the position here.
Garbutt keeping moving, preventing Bezoink from controlling successfully.
Bezoink pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garbutt is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink stops Garbutt from standing up.
Garbutt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bezoink manages to get himself to full guard.

Bezoink has Garbutt pulled in close to control his posture.
Bezoink utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bezoink wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Garbutt forces his way into half guard.
Garbutt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernie Bezoink!
A relieved looking Ernie Bezoink 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
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe County (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mironov has chosen Down by Law - by Madball as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

County
vs
Mironov

200 cm
24
280 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

190 cm
37
285 lbs
23 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe County!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Mironov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
County rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mironov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
County is looking to clinch but Mironov is avoiding it.
Mironov scores with a head kick. County tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
County takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mironov throws a shot from downtown. County moves away and avoids it.
A head kick from Mironov lands but County takes it in his stride.
Mironov moves out of range as County strikes.

County moves into the clinch successfully.
Mironov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. County fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mironov.
Nice defenses there by Mironov.
County has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mironov finds it's way round the side to connect with County's head.
A telegraphed right hand from County misses the target.
County will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mironov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling County to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Sergei Mironov has been cut.
County tries to clinch up.
Mironov wants to counter the offense by County and move into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
County lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mironov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
County moves in looking to clinch but Mironov pushes him off.
No luck for County with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe County. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mironov connects with a body shot.

Mironov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
County tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mironov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mironov in side control, throwing shots but County defends.
Mironov tries to score with some ground and pound. County controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mironov working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mironov is looking to take a break and control but County is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
County tries to bench press Mironov off him but Mironov keeps the position.

Mironov swings around for an armbar but County sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mironov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mironov wants to sweep here but County controlling him for the moment.
Mironov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from County.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mironov striking off his back but it's not causing County any problems.
County controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
County preventing the sweep.
Mironov trying to keep a closed guard but County is proving a slippery customer.
County has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mironov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

County is pulling down on Mironov's head to control his posture.

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.
County keeping moving, preventing Mironov from controlling successfully.
County pulls Mironov in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mironov tries to free his leg and advance position but County is retaining full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mironov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
County is looking to clinch.
Mironov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces County back to the cage. Mironov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mironov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt County.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Mironov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Mironov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

County wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mironov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mironov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts County as he jumps to the side.
County cracks Mironov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joe County seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
County wants to clinch but Mironov slips to the side

and Mironov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
County avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mironov.
County is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County is not content to let Mironov control the position.
Mironov controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mironov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mironov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed County's head.
Mironov controlling the action here.
Mironov works his way into side control.
Mironov wants to control but County is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
County struggling a bit here.
Mironov throwing strikes but County manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mironov tries to bench press County off him but County keeps the position.
Mironov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mironov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
County seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
County takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

County is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
County is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mironov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mironov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
County sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mironov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mironov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and County defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as County accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Joe County will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergei Mironov's cut.
That's time! County's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

County throws a hook but Mironov avoids it easily.
County throws a right and a left that both miss.

Mironov scores with a takedown into County's guard.
Mironov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
County is adopting a defensive guard.
County keeping moving, preventing Mironov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mironov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
County seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
County preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
County is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mironov controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mironov misses with a wild combination.
County misses with a shot to the body
and Mironov counters with a nice body kick.

Mironov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mironov trying to control the position but County is working away.

Mironov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
County misses the jab.
The fighters circling - County throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mironov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Mironov. Those never looked like landing.

County pushes Mironov up against the cage in a clinch.
County lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mironov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mironov goes for a takedown attempt but County pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
County fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mironov manages to avoid it.
Mironov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sergei Mironov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mironov throws a series of punches but County moves out of range.
County drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mironov sprawls and moves away.
Mironov throws a sloppy head kick and County moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mironov misses.
County shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mironov but Mironov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mironov scores with a jab.
County fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mironov avoids it really well and circles away.
Mironov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from County with a body shot.
Mironov takes one to the side of the head.

Mironov looking to score a takedown here. County is defending well but Mironov drives through and ends up in County's guard.
County pulls Mironov in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mironov trying to control but County is working from the bottom.
Mironov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
County keeping full guard, as Mironov tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mironov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Mironov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mironov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Mironov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Mironov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Degrizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Degrizz comes to the cage accompanied by Battle in prison. Pitakaka has chosen my dick as his entrance music. 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.

Degrizz
vs
Pitakaka

187 cm
36
217 lbs
22 - 18 - 0

189 cm
35
217 lbs
24 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Degrizz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz throws a lazy right hand but Pitakaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Degrizz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes a swing at Degrizz's ribcage but misses.
Degrizz is looking to counter punch.
Pitakaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.
Pitakaka looks for the body kick but Degrizz saw that one coming.
Pitakaka tries to land a leg kick but Degrizz saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Degrizz.
Pitakaka slips under a jab.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
A counter left hand to the body from Degrizz misses its target.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Degrizz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitakaka.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Degrizz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Degrizz tried to counter with a leg kick but Pitakaka avoided it.
Degrizz throws a jab when Pitakaka was well out of range.
Degrizz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitakaka to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a wild body kick that Degrizz sees coming a mile off.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Degrizz as he checks the leg kick.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Degrizz checks a low kick from Pitakaka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Pitakaka. That's going to slow Degrizz down.
Pitakaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Degrizz throws a shot from downtown. Pitakaka moves away and avoids it.
Degrizz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka connects with a high kick.
Degrizz misses with a left hand
and Pitakaka counters with a big head kick but Degrizz shrugs it off.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Degrizz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka throws a lazy head kick
and Degrizz counters with a leg kick.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Degrizz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A leg kick checked by Pitakaka.
Degrizz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pitakaka throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Degrizz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Degrizz slips under a jab.
Pitakaka lands a head kick. Degrizz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice straight punches there by Degrizz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Degrizz.
Pitakaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Degrizz thuds his right hand into Pitakaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Degrizz misses with a straight left.
Pitakaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Degrizz.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Degrizz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Degrizz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Degrizz lands an overhand right.
Crunch! Pitakaka slams his shin into Degrizz's torso.
Degrizz lands a leg kick that knocks Pitakaka off balance momentarily.
Degrizz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Degrizz.
Pitakaka slips a jab from Degrizz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Degrizz moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka keeps Degrizz at a distance using the push kick.
Pitakaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Degrizz.
Pitakaka tries to move into range but Degrizz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Degrizz.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Degrizz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Degrizz takes a swing at Pitakaka's ribcage but misses.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitakaka moves away.
Pitakaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Degrizz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Degrizz blocks the leg kick.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitakaka.
A slow jab from Degrizz misses its intended target.
Degrizz tries to work over Pitakaka's front leg with a kick but Pitakaka checks it.
Degrizz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Degrizz misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Pitakaka misses its intended target.
Degrizz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pitakaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Degrizz moves out of range easily.
It looked like Degrizz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pitakaka.
Degrizz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Degrizz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitakaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitakaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Degrizz is out of range and Pitakaka settles back down.
Degrizz swings for the body but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Degrizz. Pitakaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elijah Pitakaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz'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.

A good leg kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Degrizz takes a swing at Pitakaka's ribcage but misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Degrizz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Degrizz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Degrizz scores with a hook to the body. Pitakaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pitakaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Degrizz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitakaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Degrizz.
Degrizz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Degrizz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitakaka.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitakaka looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
A little feinted left hand from Degrizz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka misses with a leg kick.
Degrizz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pitakaka.
Pitakaka thumps Degrizz with a low kick.
Pitakaka checks a low kick from Degrizz.
We've been informed that Pitakaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Degrizz jabs Pitakaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pitakaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Degrizz.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Degrizz tried to counter with a leg kick but Pitakaka avoided it.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Degrizz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Degrizz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Degrizz looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitakaka is just out of range.
Pitakaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pitakaka.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.
Degrizz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitakaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitakaka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Degrizz with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Degrizz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Degrizz throws a jab when Pitakaka was well out of range.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz throws a sloppy head kick and Pitakaka moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka slips under a jab from Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Degrizz. Pitakaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Degrizz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitakaka ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz loads up on a big right hand but Pitakaka slips the punch.
A combination from Degrizz does no damage.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.
It looked like Degrizz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Degrizz moved away.
A jab from Degrizz does it's job there.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Degrizz avoids it.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz throws a hook to the side of Pitakaka's head but Pitakaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Degrizz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Degrizz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz thuds his right hand into Pitakaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Degrizz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pitakaka in his tracks.
Pitakaka takes one to the side of the head.
Degrizz misses with a straight left.
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Pitakaka ducks down to avoid it.
Degrizz moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Degrizz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.
Degrizz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pitakaka defending well as Degrizz loads up on a big left hand.
Degrizz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Degrizz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pitakaka. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka tries to land a front kick but Degrizz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Degrizz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Degrizz works Pitakaka's body with a nice hook.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.
Degrizz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitakaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitakaka staying out of range there.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Degrizz motions for Pitakaka to come forward. Degrizz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Degrizz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz scores with a kick to the body.
Degrizz lands with a hook. Pitakaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitakaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Degrizz throws a lazy right hand but Pitakaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pitakaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Degrizz steps away.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitakaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Degrizz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Degrizz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitakaka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pitakaka ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that misses.
Pitakaka scores with a push kick.
Pitakaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A cross from Degrizz lands.
Pitakaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pitakaka keeps Degrizz at a distance using the push kick.
Degrizz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitakaka moves away.
Degrizz throws a shot to the body.
Degrizz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitakaka. Pitakaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Pitakaka ducks down to avoid it.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Degrizz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Degrizz throws the left hand but Pitakaka avoids the punch easily.
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!
Pitakaka throws a push kick but Degrizz slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Pitakaka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz thuds his right hand into Pitakaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitakaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Degrizz steps away.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz misses with a low kick.
Pitakaka avoids the body shot from Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Degrizz thumps Pitakaka with a low kick.
Degrizz loads up on a big right hand but Pitakaka slips the punch.
Pitakaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Degrizz tries to land a front kick but Pitakaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Degrizz backing away here, and Pitakaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Degrizz moves out of range easily.
Degrizz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pitakaka takes one to the side of the head.
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Degrizz lands a head kick!
Pitakaka moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Degrizz misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Pitakaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Degrizz throws a hook to the side of Pitakaka's head but Pitakaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Degrizz moves out of range easily.
Degrizz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Degrizz throws a low kick but Pitakaka avoids it.
Pitakaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Degrizz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Degrizz misses with a leg kick.
Degrizz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitakaka throws a fast counter high kick but Degrizz manages to duck under it in time.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Degrizz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pitakaka.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka thumps Degrizz with a low kick.
Degrizz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Degrizz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz misses with a hook. Pitakaka ducked under it nicely.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Degrizz lands with a nice body punch.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Degrizz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Degrizz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pitakaka momentarily.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Degrizz. Beautiful body shot.
Degrizz throws a leg kick which misses Pitakaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Pitakaka tries to avoid it.
Pitakaka ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Degrizz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitakaka.
Degrizz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pitakaka. That did some damage!
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!
Degrizz wants to land a leg kick but Pitakaka is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Degrizz.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz throws a good cross that connects.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Pitakaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Degrizz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Degrizz lands a nice hook to Pitakaka's body. Pitakaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Degrizz misses with a looping right.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitakaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitakaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Degrizz.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Degrizz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Degrizz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Degrizz 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Degrizz!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Degrizz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algot Uggla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hecker comes to the cage accompanied by The Ultimate Warrior. Jeff Hecker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hecker
vs
Uggla

175 cm
40
155 lbs
29 - 22 - 0

165 cm
30
149 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hecker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Algot Uggla!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uggla shoots in but Hecker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uggla dodges the punch combination from Hecker.
Uggla with the counter takedown but Hecker avoids it easily.

Uggla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hecker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hecker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hecker is looking for a sweep.
Hecker looks to move to half guard but instead Uggla has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uggla tries to push Hecker's head away but Hecker is holding on tight.

Uggla goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hecker is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker lands a couple of elbows.
Hecker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uggla's head.
Hecker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uggla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hecker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Uggla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uggla looking to control.
Uggla wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hecker is now in half guard.
Uggla tries to roll over but Hecker keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uggla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hecker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hecker is looking to take a break and control but Uggla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hecker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Uggla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hecker pulls his head out easily.
Uggla pushes Hecker off looking to stand but Hecker dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uggla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hecker wants to control from the top but Uggla keeps moving.
Uggla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hecker is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uggla keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
Uggla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uggla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uggla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hecker's guard.

Uggla trying to control the position from guard on top but Hecker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hecker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uggla stands and throws Hecker's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker is trying to get back to his feet.
Hecker is looking to regain half guard here but Uggla keeps moving and retains side control.

Uggla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Uggla throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hecker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hecker is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Algot Uggla will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hecker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Uggla to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hecker trying to keep a closed guard but Uggla is proving a slippery customer.

Uggla drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hecker dives on top into guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uggla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Uggla sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla is continuing to stall.
Hecker wants to control the position but Uggla says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hecker wants to improve his position but Uggla is controlling well.

Hecker looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Uggla connects with a nice short shot to Hecker's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hecker tries to get to full guard but Uggla has control of the leg.
Hecker is trying to maintain the position but Uggla is very close to passing his half guard.
Hecker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uggla.
Hecker is refusing to be controlled, as Uggla sits in half guard.
Hecker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uggla scores with a couple of nice shots.

Hecker is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Uggla has latched onto it... Big trouble! Uggla pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hecker is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Uggla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Algot Uggla!
Algot Uggla is the new featherweight champion!
Jeff Hecker spoke after the fight, saying 'I......I don't know.....It didn't go my way. I'm gonna hit the gym, and come back better than ever.'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muakbar has chosen That Punjabi Jay-Z song 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.

LeBeau
vs
Muakbar

180 cm
31
190 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

171 cm
44
192 lbs
40 - 27 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remy LeBeau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Haji Muakbar!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Muakbar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
LeBeau cracks Muakbar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muakbar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Remy LeBeau has been cut.
Muakbar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
LeBeau misses with a body shot.
Muakbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muakbar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muakbar walks into a left hand.
Muakbar misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBeau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muakbar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by LeBeau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muakbar lands with a shot to the body.

LeBeau cracks Muakbar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Muakbar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can LeBeau finish him?

LeBeau drops Muakbar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Muakbar looks back up at him and smiles so LeBeau waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Muakbar is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar swinging wildly here.
Muakbar is still on wobbly legs! Can LeBeau finish him?
Muakbar blocks a jab.
Muakbar seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muakbar. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muakbar stuns LeBeau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

LeBeau lands a big right hand that sends Muakbar crashing to the mat! LeBeau stays standing though and waves Muakbar back to his feet!
LeBeau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muakbar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from LeBeau misses
and Muakbar counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBeau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muakbar.
LeBeau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muakbar tries to clinch there but LeBeau circles away.
Muakbar closes the distance but LeBeau moves to the side
enabling LeBeau to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBeau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau throws a leg kick
enabling Muakbar to counter with a crisp jab.
Muakbar misses with a left hand
and LeBeau counters with a crisp right that sends Muakbar to the canvas! LeBeau follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy LeBeau!
Remy LeBeau retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Remy LeBeau waved his t-shirt featuring My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`)'s logo in front of the cameras.
Haji Muakbar was interviewed post fight and said 'the roid rage just didn't kick in this time'.