ITFC 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Zwirn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Zwirn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Lau
vs
Zwirn

170 cm
24
178 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Lau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Zwirn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwirn connects with a body shot.
Lau misses the shot to the body.
Zwirn scores with a jab to the head.
Lau throws a shot from downtown. Zwirn moves away and avoids it.
Lau looks to land a combination but Zwirn avoids it well.
Good exchange - Zwirn coming out on top.
Zwirn with a nice cross.
Lau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zwirn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zwirn avoids the head kick by Lau.
Zwirn wants to counter with a clinch but Lau pushes him away.
Lau misses with an uppercut.
Zwirn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zwirn connects with a crisp jab.
Zwirn doesn't manage to clinch there - Lau circles away.
Zwirn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zwirn scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zwirn wants to clinch up but Lau keeps it at a distance.
Zwirn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lau is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau throws a body shot but no joy.
Lau drops his hands momentarily and Zwirn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lau misses with a wild body shot.
Zwirn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Zwirn.
Lau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zwirn defending well as Lau loads up on a big left hand.
Zwirn scores with a body shot.
Zwirn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lau tries to score with a low kick but Zwirn moves his leg out of the way.
Lau misses with a straight left.
Lau misses with the combination.
Zwirn connects with a body shot that sends Lau's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lau swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zwirn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zwirn lands a jab to the nose.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lau avoids the elbow strike from Zwirn, against the cage.
Zwirn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zwirn gets through Lau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zwirn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lau is looking to break free of the clinch but Zwirn has double underhooks.
Zwirn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lau's defenses.
Lau takes a shot to the head.
Zwirn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zwirn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lau avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn is working Lau over against the cage.
Lau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zwirn tries to work over Lau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lau tries to break the clinch but Zwirn is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Zwirn.
Lau swings wildly with an uppercut but Zwirn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zwirn looking to slow down the pace here.
Zwirn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lau has had enough of the clinch but Zwirn keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Lau fails to land.
Zwirn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zwirn lands with a left to the head.
Zwirn lands an elbow just above Lau 's eye.
Lau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zwirn has him pressed against the cage.
Lau working hard to break the clinch.
Zwirn keeps control of Lau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zwirn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Zwirn on the inside.
Lau can't break the clinch.
Lau can't break the clinch.
Zwirn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Zwirn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zwirn throws out a powerful jab.
Joe Lau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zwirn throws a wild body kick that Lau sees coming a mile off.
Lau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lau throws a low kick but Zwirn moves out of range easily.
Lau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zwirn jabs at Lau's body.
Lau keeps the fight on the outside.
Lau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zwirn manages to avoid it.
Zwirn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Zwirn blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zwirn cracks Lau with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zwirn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lau doesn't seem bothered though.
Lau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lau misses with a straight right.
Thomas Zwirn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zwirn scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwirn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zwirn misses with a wild combination.
Zwirn is breathing heavily.
Zwirn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zwirn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lau.
Lau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zwirn.
Lau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zwirn blocks a low kick nicely.
Zwirn blocks a jab.
Zwirn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Lau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zwirn throws out a counter right but Lau avoids it with no problem.
Zwirn tries to clinch but Lau is having none of it.
Zwirn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lau throws a leg kick but Zwirn checks it.
Zwirn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lau is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zwirn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn slips under a jab.
A big left from Lau misses.
Lau swats away the attempt to clinch by Zwirn.
Nice cross by Zwirn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lau throws a leg kick but Zwirn moved away.
Lau misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Zwirn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zwirn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Zwirn.
Lau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zwirn moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zwirn! But no joy.
Zwirn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zwirn scores with a three punch combo!
Lau throws a body punch but Zwirn moves out of range.
Zwirn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lau's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Lau slips under a jab from Zwirn.
Lau 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 swing and a miss from Lau.
Lau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zwirn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lau defending well as Zwirn loads up on a big left hand.
Lau throws a right hand that Zwirn ducks under and follows up with a left that Zwirn also avoids with ease.
Zwirn throws a hook but Lau blocks it.
Zwirn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zwirn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zwirn 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.
Lau throws the kick towards the body but Zwirn avoids it.
Lau misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Zwirn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lau throws out a leg kick but Zwirn moves out of range and Lau only half commits.
Zwirn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lau.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Zwirn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lau tries to bum rush Zwirn with a series of wild strikes but Zwirn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zwirn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zwirn loads up on a big right hand but Lau slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Lau.
Lau misses with a hook. Zwirn ducked under it nicely.
Lau throws a leg kick but Zwirn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zwirn.
Zwirn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lau throws a big counter combination but Zwirn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zwirn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lau tried to score with a low kick but Zwirn checks it.
Lau throws a low kick but Zwirn moves out of range easily.
Lau throws a solid leg kick but Zwirn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lau.
Lau tries a low kick but Zwirn avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Zwirn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zwirn.
Lau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zwirn tries to clinch there but Lau circles away.
Zwirn lands a jab to Lau's midsection.
Lau is looking to chop away at Zwirn's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zwirn. Lau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lau walks into a straight right hand from Zwirn.
Lau throws a leg kick but Zwirn checks it.
Zwirn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lau was well out of range. Poor timing from Zwirn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Zwirn.
Lau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lau missing with a left hand there. Zwirn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lau throws a lazy right hand but Zwirn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau tries to move into range but Zwirn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zwirn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zwirn avoids the head kick by Lau.
Zwirn misses with a body shot.
Lau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zwirn with a jab.
Lau throws a sloppy head kick and Zwirn moves out of range easily.
Zwirn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lau throws a leg kick but Zwirn checks it.
Zwirn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by Zwirn.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zwirn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zwirn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lau.
Lau throws a leg kick that misses.
Lau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zwirn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lau throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau misses with a series of wild punches.
Zwirn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zwirn sizes up Lau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zwirn with a nice cross.
Lau misses with a hook.
A cross from Zwirn lands.
Zwirn scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Zwirn - just one landing.
Lau misses with a two punch combination.
Zwirn throws a body punch but Lau moves out of range.
Zwirn ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Lau throws a low kick but Zwirn avoids it.
Zwirn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau throws a low kick, looking for Zwirn's leg but Zwirn calmly moves out of range.
Lau throws a body shot but no joy.
Zwirn tries to clinch there but Lau circles away.
Lau throws a body kick that misses.
Zwirn throws out a counter right but Lau avoids it with no problem.
Zwirn loads up on a big right hand but Lau slips the punch.
Lau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zwirn is looking to clinch.
Zwirn ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Zwirn avoids a kick to the body.
Lau slips a straight right by Zwirn.
Lau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zwirn avoids a kick to the body.
Lau takes a swing at Zwirn's ribcage but misses.
Zwirn jabs Lau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lau avoids the body shot from Zwirn.
A leg kick checked by Zwirn.
Lau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zwirn blocks a leg kick.
Zwirn avoids the body shot from Lau.
Lau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zwirn avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zwirn! But no joy.
Joe Lau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zwirn defending well as Lau loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Zwirn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zwirn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Zwirn!
Thomas Zwirn spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Yurich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Seal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baby Seal acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Yurich
vs
Seal

172 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

171 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Yurich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baby Seal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seal shoots and misses
and Yurich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seal thinking.
Seal staying out of range there.
Yurich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seal misses with a takedown
and Yurich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yurich throws out the jab.
Yurich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yurich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yurich lands with a nice body punch.
Seal goes for a double leg but Yurich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yurich continues to drive forward.
Henry Yurich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baby Seal.
Yurich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seal momentarily.
Seal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yurich circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yurich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yurich counters with a straight right hand.
Baby Seal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Seal misses
and Yurich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yurich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yurich tests Seal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yurich lands with a good body shot.
Seal looks winded!
The fighters circle momentarily. Yurich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seal shoots in for a takedown but Yurich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yurich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Yurich - just one landing.

Seal is rocked!
Seal goes for a double leg but Yurich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yurich continues to drive forward.
Seal is still on wobbly legs! Can Yurich finish him?
Seal gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Yurich gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Yurich!
Henry Yurich 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
84%

Undercard bout

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

Tandberg
vs
Birch

190 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

171 cm
24
193 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Olle Tandberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Birch!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tandberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Birch circles away.
Birch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tandberg throws a leg kick but Birch checks it.
Tandberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Birch.
Tandberg throws a leg kick that is checked

and Birch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Birch.
Tandberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birch on the ground.
Birch passes into half guard.
Birch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Birch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tandberg's head.
Birch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Birch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Birch not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Birch!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Lapris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Rodd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd Rodd will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lapris
vs
Rodd

181 cm
25
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Lapris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Todd Rodd!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Lapris feints and as Rodd raises his hands in defense, Lapris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lapris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodd wants to get back to his feet but Lapris passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodd for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Lapris connects with a nice short shot to Rodd's temple.
Rodd is trying to control but Lapris passes into side control!
Rodd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rodd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lapris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lapris throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rodd has his hands clasped together but Lapris breaks the hold and Rodd is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Lapris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Lapris!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Lapris started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avgolemono Magiritsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magiritsa has chosen ZORBA! 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.

Baird
vs
Magiritsa

186 cm
32
183 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
177 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Amped Performance

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
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, Avgolemono Magiritsa!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird swings for the body but Magiritsa moves out of range.
Magiritsa with the counter takedown but Baird avoids it easily.

Magiritsa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baird advances position into side control!
Magiritsa throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Magiritsa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Baird is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Magiritsa is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macadam Baird!
Macadam Baird was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Avgolemono Magiritsa had this to say: 'Σκατά στα μουτρα σου!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayder Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Bawns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Garner
vs
Bawns

176 cm
30
215 lbs
7 - 0 - 1

186 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rayder Garner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Bawns!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bawns throws a head kick but Garner moves out of range.
Bawns throws the left hand but Garner avoids the punch easily.
Ben Bawns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bawns throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bawns throws a head kick that half lands.
We've been hearing reports that Garner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Garner avoids the head kick by Bawns.
Bawns throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Garner's head.
Garner slips a jab from Bawns.

Garner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garner is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bawns for as long as he can get away with.
Garner continues to stall.
Garner winds up and cracks Bawns with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bawns looks winded!

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

It looks like Ben Bawns has been cut.
Garner content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Garner there.
Garner moves into full mount! Bawns won't be happy about that!
Garner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Garner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Garner.
Bawns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner content just to control the position here.
Garner lands a heavy elbow.

The cut above Ben Bawns's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ben Bawns's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rayder Garner!
A very excited looking Rayder Garner rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kingston
vs
Miller

169 cm
25
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Miller!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
Kingston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller leaves Kingston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kingston as he jumps to the side.
Thomas Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Miller.
Miller cracks Kingston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from Miller misses

and Kingston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miller!
Kingston in side control, throwing shots but Miller defends.
Miller dodges the ground and pound from Kingston.
Miller is trying to control Kingston's posture but Kingston avoids it.
Kingston throws an elbow but Miller slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kingston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Kingston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kingston working the head and body with strikes.

Kingston is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Kingston tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Miller is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Kingston tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kingston has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston taking a breather here.
Kingston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miller for as long as he can get away with.
Miller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston is working Miller over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kingston working the strikes but Miller uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kingston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller looks winded!
Kingston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kingston wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Kingston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kingston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kingston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Kingston frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kingston punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kingston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kingston is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Miller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Miller is in a horrible position here. Kingston smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miller?
Kingston landing strikes from the mount and Miller is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Kingston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kingston dives in and scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Kingston throwing strikes but missing.
Kingston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kingston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Kingston lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miller keeping full guard, as Kingston tries to pass.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Kingston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kingston here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kingston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kingston throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller defending well as Kingston loads up on a big left hand.
Kingston slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kingston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Kingston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kingston is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kingston landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kingston cracks Miller with a big right hand but Miller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kingston controls the position.
Kingston working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kingston working the head with strikes.
Miller is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kingston connects with a decent elbow.
Miller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kingston is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Miller will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kingston scores with punches from side control.
Kingston scoring with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingston working the ground and pound.
Kingston controls the position.

Kingston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Kingston dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Kingston scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.

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

Miller trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.

Kingston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston controlling the position for now.
Kingston landing small, sideways elbows.
Kingston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kingston controlling the position.
Miller slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kingston.
Kingston tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.

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.
Kingston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kingston wants to improve his position but instead Miller has moved into half guard.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Kingston is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.

Kingston connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kingston scoring with some ground and pound.
Kingston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
Kingston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kingston scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston content to control rather than advance.
Kingston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Kingston in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mike Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Kingston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kingston 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Kingston!
Thomas Kingston tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draszen Ibisevicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kingston
vs
Ibisevicz

180 cm
24
270 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

225 cm
21
285 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draszen Ibisevicz!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibisevicz throws a shot to the body.
Kingston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Gregory Kingston has been cut.
Ibisevicz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kingston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ibisevicz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kingston misses with a leg kick
and Ibisevicz counters with a left to the body.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Kingston thows a leg kick but Ibisevicz checks it
and Ibisevicz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kingston needs to keep his hands up - Ibisevicz had a free shot at his head there.

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

Kingston is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibisevicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston leaves his chin hanging out and Ibisevicz seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kingston crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Draszen Ibisevicz!
A very excited looking Draszen Ibisevicz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Lichen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Lichen
vs
Miller

170 cm
25
142 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

164 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Lichen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Miller!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lichen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Lichen lands with a short shot to the head.
Lichen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lichen lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lichen.
Miller looks winded!

Lichen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lichen lands a nice looking body shot.
Miller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Lichen.
Good shot there by Lichen.
A jab from Lichen does it's job there.

Miller is rocked!
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!
Lichen cracks Miller with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Miller tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lichen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Miller is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lichen!
Our winner, David Lichen, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between St Petersburg Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Tinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shell Shocked kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Daniel Tinto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Petersburg Strangler
vs
Tinto

174 cm
26
144 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

168 cm
30
158 lbs
12 - 4 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, St Petersburg Strangler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Tinto!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Strangler.
A combination from Tinto does no damage.
Strangler throws a big counter combination but Tinto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tinto throws a series of punches but Strangler moves out of range.
Strangler scores with a nice head shot.
Strangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tinto circles away quickly and effectively.
Strangler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strangler lands with a right hand.
Strangler misses the shot to the body.
Tinto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Strangler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strangler.

Strangler clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tinto looking to slow down the pace here.
Strangler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tinto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler is working Tinto over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tinto.
Strangler lands with a right to the head.
Tinto has a couple of punches blocked by Strangler.
Strangler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tinto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strangler's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Strangler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tinto.
Tinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strangler.

Strangler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Strangler tenderised Tinto's leg. Tinto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strangler cracks the inside of Tinto's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Strangler blocks the leg kick.
Tinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tinto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strangler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tinto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strangler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tinto misses with a combination
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tinto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strangler. That one must have hurt.
Tinto swinging wildly here.
Tinto tries to land a leg kick but Strangler saw it coming and moves away.
Tinto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strangler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Strangler has Tinto up against the cage in a clinch.
Strangler working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Strangler breaks from the clinch.
Tinto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strangler connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strangler is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tinto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tinto misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Tinto does no damage.
A punch combination from Tinto misses.
Strangler works Tinto's body with a nice hook.
Tinto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Strangler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tinto working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Strangler to work.
Strangler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Strangler lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Strangler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strangler lands with a kick to the temple. Tinto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strangler misses with a head kick.
Tinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strangler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tinto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tinto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strangler cracks the inside of Tinto's front leg.
Strangler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tinto throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Strangler counter with a right hand.
Tinto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tinto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strangler is looking to counter with head kicks.
Strangler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tinto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tinto throws a wild body kick that Strangler sees coming a mile off.
Strangler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strangler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tinto moves out of range of the body kick from Strangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Petersburg Strangler 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.

Tinto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tinto moves out of range of the leg kick from Strangler.
Strangler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Strangler scores with a head kick. Tinto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tinto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strangler blocks a low kick nicely.
St Petersburg Strangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Tinto misses with a body shot.
Strangler thuds his right hand into Tinto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tinto misses with a wild combination.
Daniel Tinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strangler scores with a jab. Tinto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tinto misses with a low kick.
Strangler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tinto under the eye.
Tinto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strangler throws a body kick that misses.
Strangler connects with a body shot that sends Tinto's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinto throws a body shot but no joy.
Tinto misses with a kick to the body
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tinto throws a wild body kick that Strangler sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Tinto misses
and Strangler counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tinto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strangler scores with a sloppy right hand. Tinto should have avoided that one.
Strangler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Tinto.
Tinto walks into a jab.
Strangler digs a good body shot into Tinto's ribs.
Strangler scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Strangler.
Tinto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strangler on the side of the head.
Strangler thuds his shin into the meat of Tinto's side.
Strangler pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tinto misses with a hook.
Strangler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?
Strangler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A combination from Tinto does no damage.
Strangler connects with an inside leg kick.
Tinto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tinto misses the shot to the body.
Tinto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strangler lands a right hook to the body.
Tinto misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Strangler does no damage.
Good leg kick by Strangler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strangler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strangler lands with a straight right. Tinto didn't see that one coming.
Tinto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strangler.
Strangler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tinto keeps the fight on the outside.
Tinto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strangler throws a head kick but Tinto moves out of range.
Tinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strangler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strangler looks to land a combination but Tinto avoids it well.
Tinto throws a counter combo.
Decent striking displayed by Strangler there.
A low kick from Tinto is predictable there
and Strangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tinto is looking to land body kicks.
Strangler with a jab.
Tinto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tinto throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strangler checks a low kick from Tinto.
Tinto throws the kick towards the body but Strangler avoids it.
Tinto tries to bum rush Strangler with a series of wild strikes but Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler connects with a jab.
Tinto misses with a double jab.
Tinto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strangler thows a body kick. Tinto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tinto misses with a kick to the body.
Strangler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strangler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Strangler drives through and clinches with Tinto against the cage.
Strangler lands with a short shot to the head.
Tinto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Strangler.
Strangler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tintos head.
Tinto avoiding damage as Strangler throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Strangler obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strangler just leaning against Tinto, taking a breather.
Tinto struggles to land a body shot inside as Strangler controls his hands.
Tinto letting Strangler take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Petersburg Strangler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strangler.
Strangler lands with a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Strangler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strangler avoids the body shot from Tinto.
Tinto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tinto blocks a head kick by Strangler.
Tinto misses with a low kick.
Strangler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strangler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strangler lands with a good body shot.
Strangler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tinto misses with a leg kick
and Strangler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tinto throws a leg kick but Strangler sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strangler.
Strangler misses with a body kick.
Strangler cracks Tinto with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Strangler misses with a two punch combination.
Tinto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strangler tries to clinch up but Tinto circles away and keeps his distance.
Strangler throws a sloppy head kick and Tinto moves out of range easily.
Tinto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strangler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tinto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Strangler misses the target.
Strangler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tinto on the side of the head.
Strangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tinto manages to avoid it.
Strangler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strangler slips a jab and a cross from Tinto.
A little feinted left hand from Strangler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tinto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strangler throws a counter high kick but Tinto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Strangler wants to clinch up but Tinto keeps it at a distance.
Strangler avoids a kick to the body.

Tinto tries to keep at a distance but Strangler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tinto looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler stalls.
Tinto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strangler up against the cage.
Strangler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tinto misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tinto has a couple of punches blocked by Strangler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tinto.
Strangler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler lands with a short shot to the head.
Strangler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tinto is trying to maintain a safe position but Strangler gets an underhook and turns Tinto into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Strangler.
Tinto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tinto trying to control the position but instead, Strangler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tinto into the cage.
Nice body punch from Strangler.
Tinto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strangler leaning his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Strangler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strangler lands a right hook to the body.
Strangler with a hook.
Strangler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tinto.
Tinto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strangler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tinto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strangler rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the body from Tinto misses
and Strangler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tinto throws a low kick but Strangler moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Strangler!
Strangler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tinto's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinto throws a hook but Strangler avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Petersburg Strangler clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A jab from Strangler does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Strangler.
Strangler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tinto throws a combination that misses
and Strangler counters with a nice uppercut.
Strangler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tinto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strangler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strangler lands a nice hook to Tinto's body. Tinto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tinto blocks a head kick by Strangler.
Strangler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strangler lands a head kick!
Tinto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler throws a sloppy head kick and Tinto moves out of range easily.
Strangler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tinto.
Strangler scores with a body shot.
Strangler throws a sloppy head kick and Tinto moves out of range easily.
Tinto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tinto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler scores with a leg kick.
Strangler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strangler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Tinto misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strangler.
Tinto moves out of range of the body kick from Strangler.
Strangler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tinto misses with a hook
and Strangler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tinto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tinto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strangler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tinto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Tinto is predictable there
and Strangler counters with a solid body kick.
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!
A big right from Tinto misses.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tinto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinto misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strangler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tinto has a couple of punches blocked by Strangler.
A short uppercut from Strangler.
Tinto looking to slow down the pace here.
Strangler digs a right hand into Tinto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tinto's gas tank.
Strangler lands a shoulder strike.
Tinto taking a breather.
Strangler lands a hook that snaps the head of Tinto backwards.
Strangler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strangler'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.
Strangler controlling the action here for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strangler.
St Petersburg Strangler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strangler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tinto tries a body shot but Strangler blocks it.
Tinto tries to stall but Strangler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strangler works on Tinto's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strangler.

Strangler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tinto wants to slow Strangler down by chopping away at his legs.
Tinto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strangler counters with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinto swings for the body but Strangler moves out of range.
Strangler lands with a hook. Tinto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strangler lands a nice shot to the body.
Tinto throws a leg kick
and Strangler counters with a left and a right that stings Tinto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinto throws a lazy body kick
and Strangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strangler sizes up Tinto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tinto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strangler.
Strangler lands a nice shot to the body.
Strangler thumps Tinto with a low kick.
Strangler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tintos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strangler lands a lovely overhand right.
Tinto avoids the body shot from Strangler.
Strangler tries to clinch but Tinto moves out of range.
Tinto misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tinto walks into a straight right hand from Strangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Petersburg Strangler had his way with Daniel Tinto in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Strangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tinto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tinto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tinto misses with a two punch combination.
Strangler throws a head kick but Tinto moves out of range.
Strangler scoring well with a low kick there.
Strangler blocks the body kick.
Tinto throws a lazy body kick

and Strangler counters by moving into the clinch.
Strangler lands an uppercut.
Come on Tinto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto trying to stall but Strangler improves his position.
Tinto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Strangler.
Tinto misses with a double jab.
Tinto blocks a head kick by Strangler.
Strangler throws a head kick but Tinto moves out of range.
Strangler cracks Tinto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strangler throws a series of punches but Tinto avoids them all with ease.
Strangler lands with a shot to the body.
Tinto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strangler.
Strangler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tinto takes one to the chin there.
Strangler connects with a body shot that sends Tinto's belly button to the back.
Strangler scores with a nice body kick.
Strangler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tinto tries to land a leg kick but Strangler saw it coming and moves away.
Tinto swings widly with a right hand
and Strangler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strangler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler clobbers Tinto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tinto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strangler.
Nice jab there from Strangler.
Strangler scores with a leg kick.
Strangler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strangler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strangler lands a high kick!
Tinto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strangler circles away quickly and effectively.
Strangler jabs at Tinto's body.
A punch combination from Tinto misses.
Strangler moves out of range of the body kick from Tinto.
Strangler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler connects with a body shot.
Strangler checks a leg kick.
Strangler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strangler lands a nice hook to Tinto's body. Tinto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strangler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tinto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strangler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tinto back to the cage. Strangler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tinto tries to bum rush Strangler with a series of wild strikes but Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strangler cracks Tinto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tinto drops his hands momentarily and Strangler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tinto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Strangler checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Strangler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinto misses with a leg kick
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tinto just misses with a punch to the body.
Strangler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tinto misses with a body shot
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Strangler.
Tinto throws a leg kick that misses.
Strangler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strangler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strangler throws a shot to the body.
Tinto throws a shot from downtown. Strangler moves away and avoids it.

Strangler moves into range and clinches up with Tinto.
A short right from Strangler.
Tinto misses with a punch on the inside.
Strangler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tinto's elbow.
Tinto trying to stall but Strangler improves his position.
Strangler lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strangler blocking some punches.
Strangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strangler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tinto swings wildly with an uppercut but Strangler uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
St Petersburg Strangler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strangler 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble St Petersburg Strangler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.