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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Calirante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calirante comes into the arena with Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Calirante
vs
Teller

174 cm
38
150 lbs
23 - 14 - 0

183 cm
42
156 lbs
42 - 27 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Santiago Calirante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jax Teller!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calirante misses with an attempted mid kick.
Calirante looks to land a body kick but Teller moved away.
Calirante looks to throw the jab but Teller is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Teller misses.
Calirante throws a solid leg kick but Teller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Calirante.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Calirante.
Calirante looks to land a left hand but Teller moved out of range nicely.
Teller tries a quick counter leg kick but Calirante is wise to it.
Calirante lands an overhand right.
Teller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Calirante to score with a decent uppercut.
Calirante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teller tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller cracks the inside of Calirante's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teller connects with the punch.
Jax Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Calirante's shoulder, as Calirante tries to avoid the shot.
Teller lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Calirante saw that one coming.
Teller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calirante misses with an attempted mid kick.
Calirante attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Teller misses.
Calirante lands a right hook to the body.
Teller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Teller connects with an inside leg kick.
Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calirante manages to avoid it.
Calirante throws out a loose jab but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Teller.
A big right from Calirante misses.
Calirante steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Teller. That one must have hurt.
Calirante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calirante tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Calirante throws a nice looking combination but Teller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Teller connects with a solid leg kick.
Teller scores with a push kick.
Calirante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller misses with a wild body shot.
Teller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Calirante if he has to take too many more of those.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Calirante cracks Teller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Calirante misses with a body shot.
Calirante gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller missing with a left hand there. Calirante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Calirante tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teller lands with a nice body punch.
Calirante looks to land a left hand but Teller moved out of range nicely.
Calirante feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teller's calf.
Teller throws a head kick that half lands.
Teller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teller moves out of range as Calirante throws a body kick.
Calirante throws a nice inside leg kick.
Calirante is looking to clinch but Teller is avoiding it.
Calirante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teller.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teller.
Teller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calirante misses with a wild body shot.
Teller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Calirante punishes Teller's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Calirante misses.
Calirante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Calirante if he has to take too many more of those.
Teller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teller lands with a nice body punch.
Teller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calirante on the side of the head.
Teller misses with a leg kick
and Calirante counters with a thumping low kick.
Teller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calirante rather than just go for the knockout.
Teller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teller swings for the body but Calirante moves out of range.
It looked like Calirante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Teller.
A solid leg kick lands there for Calirante.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Teller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Teller connects with a leg kick. Calirante looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Teller checks a low kick from Calirante.
Teller avoids the head kick by Calirante.

Teller pushes Calirante up against the cage in a clinch.
Calirante pushes Teller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calirante has a couple of punches blocked by Teller.
Teller prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Calirante.
Calirante holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Teller controls his hands.
Teller lands a nice knee to the body.
Calirante can't find room to land a body shot as Teller controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Calirante.
Calirante's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Teller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Calirante looks for the body kick but Teller saw that one coming.
Calirante keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Teller checks a leg kick.
Teller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calirante tries to counter with a takedown but Teller is quick to defend against it.
Teller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Calirante misses with a double jab.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calirante was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
Teller lands a body shot.
Teller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Calirante checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Teller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Calirante on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Teller thuds his right hand into Calirante's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Jab from Teller.
Calirante lands a nice shot that snaps Teller's head back.
A punch combination from Teller misses.
Teller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Calirante has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Calirante there as he acknowledges the shot.
Teller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calirante is able to avoid easily.
Calirante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Calirante is just out of range.
Calirante throws a poor cross that misses
and Teller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Teller.
Teller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calirante lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller misses with the combination.
Teller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Calirante 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.
Calirante tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Calirante misses.
Calirante tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller moves out of range as Calirante strikes.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Calirante is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Calirante misses the target.
Calirante tries to clinch up but Teller circles away and keeps his distance.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws a head kick but Calirante moves out of range.
Jax Teller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Calirante. Those never looked like landing.
Calirante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calirante wants to land a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
A slow jab from Calirante misses its intended target.
Teller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calirante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Calirante.
A low kick from Calirante is predictable there
and Teller counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calirante was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Teller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Calirante checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Teller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Calirante can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Calirante.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Teller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Good exchange - Teller coming out on top.
Calirante works the jab nicely.
Calirante throws a right and a left that Teller avoids nicely.
Calirante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calirante blocks the body kick.
Teller connects with a jab.
Calirante tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller checks the leg kick.
Santiago Calirante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teller wants to slow Calirante down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teller. That did some damage!
Teller tries a head kick but it misses.
Calirante swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teller. Calirante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calirante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Teller misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller cracks Calirante with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Calirante.
Calirante walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Calirante looks for the body kick but Teller saw that one coming.
Teller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calirante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Calirante drives through and clinches with Teller against the cage.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body.
Teller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Teller pushes off an throws an elbow but Calirante leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Calirante is pushing Teller up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Calirante on the inside.
Teller misses with some punches.
Teller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teller.
Teller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Teller misses with an elbow over the top.
Calirante lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Teller.
The referee calls for Calirante to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teller.
Teller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Calirante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calirante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calirante.
Calirante is leaning against Teller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Calirante misses with a short punch on the inside.

Teller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calirante. Teller does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calirante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Calirante connects with a body shot that sends Teller's belly button to the back.
Calirante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calirante tried to counter with a leg kick but Teller avoided it.
Calirante takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Calirante takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Teller moves away from the strike by Calirante.
Calirante misses with a body kick.
Calirante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calirante takes a swing at Teller's ribcage but misses.
Calirante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calirante was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
Calirante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teller.
Teller lands with a kick to the temple. Calirante shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calirante misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Calirante gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Teller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Calirante scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Teller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Calirante back to the cage. Teller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calirante manages to avoid it.
Calirante is looking to counter with head kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Teller misses the target.
Calirante dips to his left and cracks Teller with an uppercut!
Calirante on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Teller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Calirante.
Teller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Calirante.
Calirante defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Calirante fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Teller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jax Teller.
I've got Teller 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Teller!
Jax Teller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Average Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Sumerod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Joe
vs
Sumerod

185 cm
37
196 lbs
14 - 9 - 1

180 cm
31
199 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Average Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aidan Sumerod!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe throws a hook but Sumerod avoids it easily.
Sumerod wants to clinch.

Sumerod instigates a clinch.
Sumerod blocks a body shot from Joe.
Joe tries to work over Sumerod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sumerod is trying to pull guard but Joe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as Sumerod controls his hands.
Sumerod changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sumerod fails with a takedown attempt.
Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumerod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Sumerod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sumerod.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sumerod jumps guard.

Sumerod looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily.

Sumerod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sumerod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Sumerod working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.

Sumerod is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joe is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sumerod is trying to control the position but Joe postures up.

Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sumerod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Sumerod's legs - danger averted.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Sumerod working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sumerod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Sumerod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sumerod bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joe's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod throwing strikes but missing.
Sumerod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sumerod won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
Sumerod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe pulls Sumerod in close to his closed guard and prevents Sumerod from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sumerod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sumerod scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four 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.
Sumerod postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sumerod has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sumerod landing some decent shots from guard.
Sumerod scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sumerod working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe's head.
Sumerod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sumerod won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
Sumerod distracts Joe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sumerod scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sumerod throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sumerod trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sumerod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Sumerod.
Sumerod has momentary wrist control but Joe slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aidan Sumerod dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Joe closes the distance and clinches.
Joe takes an elbow to the temple.
Joe misses with some punches.

Sumerod has picked Joe up - he's going for a ride! Sumerod dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Joe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sumerod scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe taking some punishment here, with Sumerod in his half guard.

Sumerod wants to work for an arm triangle but Joe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joe is staying active underneath Sumerod, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Sumerod.

Sumerod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joe sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sumerod throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sumerod drops an elbow to the side of Joe's head.
Sumerod is thwarting Joe's attempts to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sumerod is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sumerod is looking for a kimura here.

Sumerod is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joe defends it well.

Sumerod seems to be looking for submissions.

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.
Joe is trying to maintain the position but Sumerod is very close to passing his half guard.
Aidan Sumerod has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sumerod thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head.
Sumerod missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sumerod.
Sumerod thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head.

Sumerod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joe sees it coming and defends easily.

Sumerod is trying to work for a kimura but Joe is defending well.
Sumerod throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sumerod looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sumerod sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joe defending well though.
Sumerod thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sumerod with the ground and pound but Joe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sumerod throws a big elbow that misses.
Joe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sumerod throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet.

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.
Sumerod throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely.
Sumerod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sumerod accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sumerod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sumerod throws a big right hand that misses.
Sumerod throwing strikes but missing.
Joe has Sumerod pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sumerod wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sumerod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sumerod 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.
Sumerod working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aidan Sumerod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sumerod moves into the clinch.
Sumerod throws an elbow that misses.
Joe gets underhooks to prevent Sumerod's takedown attempt.
Joe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sumerod is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joe is defending well.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sumerod.
Sumerod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod.
Sumerod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sumerod is working for takedown but Joe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe digs a right hand underneath Sumerod's ribcage. Sumerod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sumerod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joe smiles and moves away.

Joe has closed the distance and engaged Sumerod in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumerod jumps guard but Joe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Sumerod uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Sumerod blocks an uppercut.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sumerod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sumerod blocks an uppercut.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Sumerod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe gets through Sumerod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sumerod backwards.
Average Joe has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Sumerod wants the takedown. Joe is fighting it off but Sumerod persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Joe's guard against the cage.
Sumerod trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe trying to keep a closed guard but Sumerod is proving a slippery customer.
Average Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sumerod landing some decent shots from guard.

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

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sumerod looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sumerod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joe being controlled here momentarily.
Sumerod controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.
Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Sumerod working a defensive guard here.

Sumerod working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sumerod is tightening it up a little... Joe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Joe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Joe taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sumerod!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aidan Sumerod!
In defeat, Average Joe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bad luck. But I'll kick your ass next time. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steffan Stove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrick Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stove
vs
Head

165 cm
34
149 lbs
21 - 10 - 2

157 cm
28
154 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Stove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Garrick Head!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Stove avoids the body shot from Head.
Head misses with a straight right.
Stove throwing a counter right hand but Head manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Stove 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stove moves out of range of the leg kick from Head.
Stove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Head throws a body punch but Stove moves out of range.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Stove jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Head throws an off balance right hand
and Stove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Head misses with a hook
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stove throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.
Stove throws a big counter combination but Head scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stove takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the body from Head misses
and Stove counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove.
Head connects with a crisp jab.
Head misses with a body shot
and Stove counters with a three punch combo that has Head backing up. Head nods at Stove to acknowledge the strikes.
Stove takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Head tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Head throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stove tried to counter with a leg kick but Head avoided it.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stove counters with a nice body shot.
Stove lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Head throws a hook but Stove blocks it.
Stove takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Head throws a poor cross that misses
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Head throws a body punch but Stove moves out of range.
Stove appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stove moves out of range of the body kick from Head.
Head throws a leg kick but Stove moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Head, as that shot connected.
Stove swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove.
Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Head misses with an uppercut. Stove saw that one coming.
Head swings for the body but Stove moves out of range.
Head throws a nice inside leg kick.
Head moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Head throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a nice uppercut.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
Head misses with a looping right.
Stove is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stove is looking to slow Head down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stove slips a straight right by Head.
Stove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stove.
Head lands with a thumping leg kick.
Head throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.
Head scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stove tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Head as he connects with a hook.
Head takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stove throws a leg kick which misses Head's front leg but catches the back leg as Head tries to avoid it.
Head swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Stove misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
Stove turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Head throws a leg kick
and Stove counters with a three punch combo that has Head backing up. Head nods at Stove to acknowledge the strikes.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove.
Stove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Stove swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stove is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head misses with a straight left.
Stove gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Head sizes up Stove with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stove on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Head. Head obviously looking to wear him down.
Stove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steffan Stove will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stove's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stove blocks a jab.
Stove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Stove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stove seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Head in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Head changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stove misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice straight punches there by Head. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Head.
Head digs a good hook to Stove's body.
A shot to the body from Head misses
and Stove counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stove misses with a double jab.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steffan Stove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Stove moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Stove was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Head is predictable there
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head misses with a hook
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stove is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Head tries a low kick but Stove avoids it.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
Head cracks the inside of Stove's front leg.
Head bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head throws out a loose jab but Stove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head jabs Stove to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Head throws a sloppy head kick
and Stove counters with a series of strikes. Head will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head throws a body punch but Stove moves out of range.
Head throws a leg kick
and Stove counters with a left and a right that stings Head.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stove throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stove fails to land with a series of punches.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Stove slips the punch.
Head throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Head takes a swing at Stove's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stove.
Head punishes Stove's body with a nice straight punch.
Stove takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Head throws a leg kick but Stove sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stove throws a big counter combination but Head scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stove stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy left from Head finds it's target.
Stove lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Head throws an off balance right hand
letting Stove counter with a right hand.
Stove scores with a head kick. Head tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab from Head.
Head has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Stove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Head slips a jab and a cross from Stove.
A left lands for Head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head tries to land a leg kick but Stove saw it coming and moves away.
Stove throws a low kick but Head avoids it.
Head throws a solid leg kick but Stove takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Head.
Nice defenses there by Head.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Head misses with an uppercut
and Stove counters with a two punch combo.
Stove's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Head connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stove scrambles back to his feet.
Good work by Stove as he checks the leg kick.
Head missing with a left hand there. Stove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head looks to land a body kick but Stove moved away.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
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 Steffan Stove will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.

Head misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Stove misses the target.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
As Head looks to move away, Stove throws a big counter combo but Head just gets out of the way.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Stove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Head misses with a straight right.
Head will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Head was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Head is looking to score with low kicks.
Head throws a body punch but Stove moves out of range.
Stove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stove counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head misses with a shot to the body
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Stove catches Head with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Stove, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Stove.
Stove defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Stove tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Head is able to avoid easily.
A right-left combo lands from Stove.
Head misses with a straight right.
Stove blocks a jab.
Stove staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Stove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stove tries to work over Head's front leg with a kick but Head checks it.
Head misses with a right hand
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garrick Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Stove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head is looking to score with low kicks.
Head lands with a good body shot.
Head lands a nice hook to Stove's body. Stove takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Head misses with a body shot
and Stove counters with a three punch combo that has Head backing up. Head nods at Stove to acknowledge the strikes.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stove throws out the jab.
Head throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.
Head slips a jab and a cross from Stove.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Stove slips the punch.
Head scores with a jab. Stove acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stove.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove.
A quick step to the side and Stove tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steffan Stove is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stove counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Stove misses.
Stove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Stove takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Head digs a good body shot into Stove's ribs.
Head stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stove rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Head looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Head swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stove counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Stove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Head throws a leg kick
and Stove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head misses with an uppercut. Stove saw that one coming.
Head fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stove looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Stove walks into a left hand.
Head throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head lands a nice hook to Stove's body. Stove takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Head walks into a left hand.
Stove moves out of range as Head strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steffan Stove.
Well Stove 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steffan Stove!
Steffan Stove bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dyllz Tahere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corvo Attano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dyllz Tahere has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tahere
vs
Corvo Attano

174 cm
27
160 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

173 cm
29
170 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

MayheM sportswear

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dyllz Tahere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corvo Attano!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Attano. Tahere does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Tahere's head coaches at School Of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Attano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Attano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tahere is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tahere moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Attano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tahere works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tahere fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Attano.
Attano ducks right into an uppercut from Tahere.
Attano slips a jab from Tahere.
Tahere misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tahere works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Attano moves into range and clinches up with Tahere.
Tahere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Attano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tahere backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attano looking to throw knees to the head but Tahere is blocking nicely.
Attano trying to control the position but instead, Tahere has worked for underhooks and has pushed Attano into the cage.
Attano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tahere blocks it with crossed arms.
Attano has a couple of punches blocked by Tahere.
Tahere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Attano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Attano scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahere lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Attano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Attano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Attano.
Attano looking to slow down the pace here.
Tahere is leaning against Attano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Attano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tahere can't find room to land a body shot as Attano controls the action.
Tahere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Attano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Attano lands with a short shot to the head.
Attano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tahere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Attano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Attano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tahere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Attano's elbow.
Attano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tahere's elbow.

Tahere breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Attano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Attano misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tahere manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tahere misses with a straight left.
Attano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tahere.
Tahere throws a solid leg kick but Attano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tahere.
Tahere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Attano.
Nice uppercut there from Tahere.
Attano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tahere swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tahere misses with a body kick.
Attano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Attano looks to land a right hand but Tahere moved out of range.
Attano checks a low kick from Tahere.
Attano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tahere moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Attano, as that shot connected.
Tahere throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Attano checks a low kick from Tahere.

Tahere tries to keep at a distance but Attano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tahere scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Attano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tahere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Attano scores with a shot to the side of Tahere's head.
A short right from Tahere.
Attano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Attano.
Tahere lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tahere.
Tahere misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tahere gets through Attano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Attano struggles to land a body shot inside as Tahere controls his hands.
Attano lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tahere.
Attano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Attano on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tahere's elbow.
Tahere scores with a hook to the body.
Attano tries to land knees in the clinch but Tahere avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahere is working Attano over against the cage.
Attano digs a right hand into Tahere's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tahere's gas tank.
Tahere tries to throw a body punch but Attano avoids it by throwing Tahere back against the cage.
Attano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tahere's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Tahere.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Attano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Attano lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tahere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Attano.
Tahere tries to throw a body punch but Attano avoids it by throwing Tahere back against the cage.
Tahere lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Attano backwards.
Attano lands an uppercut.
Tahere tries a body shot but Attano blocks it.
Tahere struggles to land a body shot inside as Attano controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tahere misses with a body punch.
Tahere blocks a body shot from Attano.
Tahere working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tahere lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Attano.
Tahere misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corvo Attano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tahere throws a hook but Attano avoids it easily.
Tahere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Attano.
Tahere misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Attano throws a counter combo.
Attano misses with a body shot.
Corvo Attano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tahere looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Attano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tahere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Attano throws a nice looking combination but Tahere bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tahere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Attano throws a series of strikes that have Tahere backpedaling.
Tahere takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corvo Attano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tahere explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tahere throws a looping overhand right but Attano ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Attano cracks Tahere with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Attano darts in and clinches Tahere up against the cage.
Attano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tahere blocks it with crossed arms.

Tahere breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Attano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tahere is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Attano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Attano moves out of range of the body kick from Tahere.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tahere. Attano shrugs it off though.
Tahere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Attano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Attano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tahere.
Tahere tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tahere takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Attano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Attano punishes Tahere's body with a nice straight punch.
Tahere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Attano.
Attano moves in looking to clinch but Tahere pushes him off.
Attano doesn't manage to clinch there - Tahere circles away.
Tahere misses the shot to the body.
Tahere throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tahere scoring well with a low kick there.
Tahere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tahere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Attano instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tahere lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Attano.
Tahere digs a right hand into Attano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Attano's gas tank.
Tahere lands with a right to the head.
Attano misses with a punch on the inside.
Attano prevents a body shot from Tahere.
A short right from Tahere on the inside.
Attano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tahere misses with some punches.
Attano blocking some punches.
Attano blocking some punches.
Tahere lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tahere tries a body shot but Attano blocks it.
Attano misses with the head strike.
Attano gets through Tahere's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tahere working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Tahere fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Attano as the two fighters clinch.
Attano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tahere blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attano blocks a body shot from Tahere.
Attano throws a punch but it's blocked by Tahere.
Attano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tahere.
Tahere lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Corvo Attano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tahere stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Attano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tahere backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tahere.
Attano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tahere backwards.
Attano lands a nice uppercut.
Tahere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Attano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Attano fails to land.
Attano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Attano tries to land knees in the clinch but Tahere avoids the damage to the body.
Tahere digs a right hand underneath Attano's ribcage. Attano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Attano tries to work over Tahere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tahere lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tahere as Attano tries to tie him up.
Tahere lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahere tries to work over Attano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Attano misses with the head strike.
Tahere struggles to land a body shot inside as Attano controls his hands.
Tahere scores with a hook to the body.
Tahere misses with a body punch.
Tahere lands with a light punch inside.
Tahere tries a body shot but Attano blocks it.
Attano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tahere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Attano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tahere scores with a shoulder strike.
Tahere scores with a hook to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tahere lands a right hand that snaps the head of Attano backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tahere lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tahere scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Attano lands an uppercut.
A short right from Attano on the inside.
Tahere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Corvo Attano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Some wild striking there from Attano.
Tahere lands a leg kick that knocks Attano off balance momentarily.
Tahere takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Attano misses its intended target.
Tahere feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Attano moves into range and clinches up with Tahere.
Tahere tries a body shot but Attano blocks it.
Attano lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Attano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Attano seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Attano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahere makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tahere misses with a punch to the body.
Tahere tries to throw a body punch but Attano avoids it by throwing Tahere back against the cage.
Tahere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Attano can't find room to land a body shot as Tahere controls the action.
Tahere pushes Attano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Attano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Attano scores with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Tahere.

Tahere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Attano throws a nice looking combination but Tahere bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tahere fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Attano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tahere moves into range and connects with a jab.
Attano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tahere. That's going to slow Attano down.
Tahere lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tahere walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Attano tries to clinch up but Tahere circles away and keeps his distance.
Tahere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tahere fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Attano on the side of the head.
Tahere lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Attano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tahere paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tahere misses with a head kick.
Attano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tahere was well out of range. Poor timing from Attano.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tahere. Tahere obviously looking to wear him down.
Attano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Attano misses with a combination
and Tahere counters with a nice leg kick.
Attano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tahere looks to land a left hand but Attano moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Attano does no damage.
Tahere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tahere scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dyllz Tahere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Attano is rocked!
Attano takes one to the chin there.
Attano is still on wobbly legs! Can Tahere finish him?
Tahere looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Attano tries to clinch up.
Tahere appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tahere throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Attano crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dyllz Tahere!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powell has chosen 8 Mile as his entrance music. Duke Nukem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nukem
vs
Powell

193 cm
32
246 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

194 cm
28
276 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Nukem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Powell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nukem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell throws a counter combo.
Nukem misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nukem. That's going to slow Powell down.
Nukem slips under a jab.
Powell looks to land a right hand but Nukem moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Powell.
Nukem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
Nukem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Powell's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Powell misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Nukem.
Nukem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nukem works the jab nicely.
Nukem misses with a double jab.
Powell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Nukem.
Powell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Powell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nukem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Nukem misses with a right hand
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
Powell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Powell misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Powell there.
That kick from Nukem tenderised Powell's leg. Powell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Powell tries to get set, Nukem tries to push him back and clinch up but Powell manages to avoid the attempt.
Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Powell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
It looked like Nukem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Nukem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell misses with a hook
and Nukem counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Nukem does it's job there.
Powell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nukem.
Nukem lands a two punch combo.

Nukem closes the distance and clinches.
Powell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Powell is trying to push Nukem away but Nukem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Powell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nukem prevents Powell from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell trying to control the position but instead, Nukem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Powell into the cage.
Powell takes an elbow to the temple.
Powell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nukem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nukem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Powell's defenses.
Nukem pushes off an throws an elbow but Powell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Powell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Powell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Powell misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nukem.
Nukem throws an elbow but it misses.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Nukem controls the action.
Nukem lands a right hand.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
Powell tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Powell breaks from the clinch.
Nukem throws out a powerful jab.
Nukem takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell loads up on a big right hand but Nukem slips the punch.
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nukem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Powell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nukem.
Jimi Powell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nukem misses with a body kick.
Nukem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Powell throws a jab when Nukem was well out of range.
Nukem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nukem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Nukem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Powell's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Nukem dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nukem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powell misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nukem.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Nukem is just out of range.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nukem throws a head kick that misses
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nukem can pounce on him.
Powell fails to land with a series of punches.
Powell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nukem fails to land with a series of punches.
Nukem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem misses with a wild combination.
Powell throws a counter combo.
Powell checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nukem.
Powell digs a good hook to Nukem's body.
Nukem tries a low kick but Powell avoids it.
Powell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nukem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powell throws out the jab.
Powell throws a combination that misses
and Nukem makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Powell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Powell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nukem.
Nukem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Nukem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duke Nukem is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Nukem's shoulder, as Nukem tries to avoid the shot.
Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Nukem throws a leg kick but Powell moved away.
Powell throws a counter combo.
Nukem slips a straight right by Powell.
Nukem thumps Powell with a low kick.
Nukem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nukem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nukem throws an elbow but misses.
Nukem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Powell's efforts to push away.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.

Powell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Powell misses with an uppercut
and Nukem counters with a good low kick that Powell was not able to check.
Nukem dips to his left and cracks Powell with an uppercut!
Nukem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nukem throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powell defends well and Nukem ends up having to push Powell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nukem misses with a head kick.
Nukem drops his hands momentarily and Powell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Nukem misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nukem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Powell misses with an uppercut.
Nukem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Powell swings for the body but Nukem moves out of range.
Nukem looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Nukem is just out of range.
Good shot there by Powell.

It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut.
Nukem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Powell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nukem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Nukem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Powell counters with a crisp right that sends Nukem to the canvas! Powell follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
Our winner, Jimi Powell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.