NJMMA Valentine's Day Massacre PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kawasaki (ranked 3175 p4p, 103 weight class) and Strong Strongman (ranked 7572 p4p, 219 weight class). Strong Strongman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kawasaki
vs
Strongman

208 cm
26
295 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

199 cm
21
290 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Kawasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Strong Strongman!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kawasaki moves into the clinch.
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawasaki avoiding damage as Strongman throws knees to the body.
Kawasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

It looks like Strong Strongman has been cut.
Kawasaki dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Kawasaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kawasaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kawasaki trying to control the position but instead, Strongman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawasaki into the cage.
Kawasaki blocks the elbow strike.
Strongman throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawasaki's brow.
Kawasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.
Kawasaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawasaki lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawasaki.
Strongman misses with an elbow over the top.
Kawasaki scores with a hook to the body.
Kawasaki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kawasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strongman backwards.
Strongman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawasaki.

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

Strongman is rocked!

That has opened up Strong Strongman's cut even more.
Kawasaki unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Strongman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kawasaki is unloading with more strikes now! Strongman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Kawasaki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magyan Murko (ranked 5107 p4p, 371 weight class) and Steven Bonner (ranked 3848 p4p, 319 weight class). Bonner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dhal Jaun Main-Akshay Kumar & Ileana D'cruz. Steven Bonner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Murko
vs
Bonner

181 cm
20
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
146 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Red Light Coffeeshop

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magyan Murko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Bonner!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Bonner.
Murko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murko thuds his shin into the meat of Bonner's side.
Bonner lands a right hook to the body.
Murko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murko defending well as Bonner loads up on a big left hand.
Bonner misses with a wild body shot.
Bonner ducks under a wild hook from Murko.
Murko misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Bonner there.
Murko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonner.
Bonner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Murko misses the target.
Bonner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murko.
Bonner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murko.
Murko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko walks into a straight right hand from Bonner.
Bonner dips to his left and cracks Murko with an uppercut!
Bonner lands a nice shot that snaps Murko's head back.
Murko misses with a looping left.
Murko stuns Bonner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonner.
Murko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle -Apply Within in the buildup to the fight.
Bonner misses with a hook.
Bonner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murko.
Good shot there by Murko.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bonner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonner's head backwards.
Murko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonner. Bonner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonner moves out of range as Murko throws a body kick.
Bonner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonner. Murko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murko throws a right and a left that Bonner avoids nicely.
Bonner scores with a punch to the head.
Bonner cracks a nice hook into Murko's ribs.
Bonner scores with a hook to the body. Murko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bonner as he connects with a hook.
Bonner swings for the body but Murko moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonner moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonner slips under a jab from Murko.
Bonner misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bonner. Beautiful body shot.
Murko throws a wild body kick that Bonner sees coming a mile off.
Bonner looks to throw the jab but Murko is out of range.
Murko throws a front kick aimed at Bonner's knee but Bonner avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonner misses the target.
Murko misses with a right hand
and Bonner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murko throws a low kick, looking for Bonner's leg but Bonner calmly moves out of range.
Murko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonner loads up on a big right hand but Murko slips the punch.
Murko slips a straight right by Bonner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bonner moves out of range as Murko throws a body kick.
Bonner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonner slips under a jab from Murko.
Bonner throws a right and a left that Murko avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murko throws a leg kick but Bonner checks it.
Bonner is looking for the big counter here.
Murko throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonner counters with a nice body shot.
Bonner lands a body shot.
Bonner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonner misses with a hook. Murko ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murko takes a swing at Bonner's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murko scores with a nice head shot.
Bonner slips a jab from Murko.
Bonner throws a poor cross that misses
and Murko counters with a thumping low kick.
Murko connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonner blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Bonner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murko slips under a jab from Bonner.
Murko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonner with a hook.
Bonner ducks under a wild hook from Murko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bonner misses its intended target.
Murko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murko's corner calls for a 1-2. Murko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bonner cracks Murko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonner moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonner tests Murko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonner defending well as Murko loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Murko finds it's way through Bonner's defenses.
Bonner lands a lovely overhand right.
Murko thumps Bonner with a low kick.
Murko 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.
Murko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murko throws a lazy right hand but Bonner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murko throws a shot from downtown. Bonner moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Bonner. Those never looked like landing.
Bonner throws a jab but it's blocked by Murko.
An inside leg kick lands from Murko.
Steven Bonner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonner misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bonner staying out of range there.
Bonner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Bonner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bonner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A clash of legs there as Bonner blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Murko.
Murko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Murko misses the target.
Murko throws a front kick aimed at Bonner's knee but Bonner avoids it well.
It seemed like Bonner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murko throws out the jab.
Bonner throws a jab when Murko was well out of range.
Murko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Bonner.
Bonner tries to bum rush Murko with a series of wild strikes but Murko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy body kick from Murko
and Bonner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murko thinking.
Bonner moves out of range of the body kick.
Murko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bonner swings for the body but Murko moves out of range.
Murko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bonner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murko throws a leg kick but Bonner moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonner ducks under a wild hook from Murko.
Bonner scores with a jab.
Bonner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Bonner.
Bonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonner throws a big shot that misses.
Murko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonner misses with a hook to the body
and Murko counters with a stiff right hand.
Murko misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonner! But no joy.
Bonner misses with a hook
letting Murko counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Bonner.
Murko ducks under a wild hook from Bonner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Bonner 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bonner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magyan Murko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murko.
Nice body kick there by Murko.
Bonner misses with a wild body shot.
Murko looks to throw the jab but Bonner is out of range.
Bonner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bonner there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Murko misses.
A right-left combo lands from Bonner.

Murko is rocked!
Bonner connects with a body shot that sends Murko's belly button to the back.
Oh Murko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonner throws out a loose jab but Murko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bonner avoids it.
Murko seems to have got his legs back now.
Murko staying out of range there.
Murko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonner throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonner looks to score with a jab to the body but Murko is just out of range.
Murko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bonner misses with an uppercut.
Bonner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murko slips under a jab from Bonner.
And Murko counters with a quick kick to the body but Bonner blocks it.
Murko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Murko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Murko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murko can pounce on him.
A big left from Bonner misses.
Murko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonner.
Murko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murko scores with a decent looking hook.
Murko misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonner throws a right and a left that Murko avoids nicely.
Murko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bonner avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bonner misses with a looping right.

Bonner lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Murko sprawling to the canvas. Bonner follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Murko hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murko is looking to improve his position.
Murko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murko moves into full guard.
Murko pulls Bonner in close to his closed guard and prevents Bonner from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murko throws a lazy right hand but Bonner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murko misses with a kick to the body.
Murko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bonner takes a step back to recover.
Bonner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bonner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murko at a distance.
Murko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonner scores with a jab. Murko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bonner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Bonner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bonner 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Bonner!
Our winner, Steven Bonner, 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
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 3154 p4p, 364 weight class) and Ginekes Poutanes (ranked 2828 p4p, 330 weight class). Arthur Menezes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ginekes Poutanes's chin.

Menezes
vs
Poutanes

180 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ginekes Poutanes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poutanes but Poutanes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Menezes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poutanes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Poutanes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menezes.
A shot to the liver by Poutanes. Beautiful body shot.
Menezes fails with the takedown
and Poutanes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes misses with a head kick.
Poutanes sizes up Menezes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Poutanes looks to land a combination but Menezes avoids it well.
Poutanes is looking to chop away at Menezes's legs.
Menezes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Poutanes scores with a jab to the body.
Poutanes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Menezes tries to land a body kick
and Poutanes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poutanes lands a jab to Menezes's midsection.
Poutanes misses with a body shot.
Menezes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Menezes shoots for a double leg takedown but Poutanes sprawls well. He's pushed Menezes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes looks to throw a body kick
and Poutanes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Menezes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poutanes scores with a shot to the body.
Menezes throws a sloppy head kick and Poutanes moves out of range easily.
Ginekes Poutanes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poutanes cracks Menezes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poutanes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Poutanes stuns Menezes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Menezes is breathing heavily.
Menezes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poutanes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Menezes somewhat.
Menezes fails with the takedown
and Poutanes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menezes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Poutanes lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Poutanes.
Menezes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Menezes throws a sloppy head kick and Poutanes moves out of range easily.
Poutanes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes throws a lazy head kick
and Poutanes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Poutanes cracks Menezes with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Menezes misses
and Poutanes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Poutanes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poutanes connects with a nice looking jab.
Poutanes works Menezes's body with a nice hook.
Menezes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poutanes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poutanes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Poutanes lands with a nice body punch.
Poutanes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poutanes scores with a decent looking hook.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poutanes lands a nice shot to the body.
Menezes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Poutanes lands a nice looking body shot.
Menezes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poutanes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menezes scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poutanes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes shoots for a double leg takedown but Poutanes sprawls well. He's pushed Menezes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Poutanes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Menezes. Menezes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

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

Menezes is rocked!
Poutanes lands with a good body shot.
Poutanes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Menezes shoots in but Poutanes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Poutanes counters with a left to the body.
Poutanes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Menezes rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Poutanes. Beautiful body shot.
Poutanes lands a really nice looking cross but Menezes seems unphased.

Poutanes lands a left and a right that send Menezes crashing to the mat, dazed. Poutanes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Menezes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Poutanes lands a left and a right that send Menezes crashing to the mat, dazed. Poutanes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Poutanes lands a big uppercut and Menezes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Menezes looks OK. Poutanes waves Menezes back to his feet!
Poutanes scores with a jab to the body.
Menezes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poutanes tries to avoid it but Menezes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poutanes to the ground. Poutanes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Menezes seems to have got his legs back now.
Poutanes scores with a nice strike.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Menezes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poutanes manages to avoid it.

Oooooh!!! Poutanes has knocked Menezes down with a huge combo! Poutanes steps away and waves a wobbly Menezes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Poutanes lands a nice looking body shot.
Poutanes lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Menezes head around and knocks him out cold! Poutanes hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ginekes Poutanes!
During a confident post fight interview, Ginekes Poutanes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Poppa (ranked 2339 p4p, 75 weight class) and Maxim Popov (ranked 2082 p4p, 66 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Poppa
vs
Popov

207 cm
26
292 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
290 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Fanatic Inc.
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Poppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxim Popov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poppa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Popov cracks Poppa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Big Poppa has been cut.
Poppa scores with a jab to the jaw.

Popov throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Poppa tumbling to the canvas!

Poppa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Popov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Popov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Popov throws a big elbow that misses.
Popov trying to control but Poppa is working from the bottom.
Popov throws a big elbow that misses.
Popov throwing strikes from guard but Poppa blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poppa keeping moving, preventing Popov from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Popov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Popov trying to control the position from guard on top but Poppa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Poppa misses with a shot to the body
and Popov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poppa throws a sloppy body shot
and Popov counters with a right hand to the body.
Poppa is breathing heavily.
Poppa gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Popov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Popov!
An out of breath Maxim Popov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Junior (ranked 2098 p4p, 267 weight class) and Coach Eddie Boxing (ranked 2463 p4p, 300 weight class). Francisco Junior has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Junior
vs
Eddie Boxing

180 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Fanatic Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coach Eddie Boxing!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxing throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Boxing moves into the clinch successfully.
Boxing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxing misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Boxing.

Junior has hold of one of Boxing's legs. Boxing is fighting the takedown attempt but Junior gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Junior trying to control the action but Boxing is working from the bottom.

Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Junior wants to control but Boxing is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boxing!

Junior has isolated one of Boxing's arms. Boxing looking to fight him off but Junior twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Junior!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Lodden (ranked 2013 p4p, 272 weight class) and French Frye (ranked 2244 p4p, 300 weight class). Frye is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Chainsmokers - Paris. French Frye will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lodden
vs
Frye

194 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

211 cm
27
213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Urban Fighter
Fanatic Inc.

IniTech Nutrition
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Lodden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, French Frye!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye slips under a jab.
Frye takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lodden slips a jab from Frye.
Lodden wants to clinch.
Lodden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frye.
Frye has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lodden is looking to clinch.
Frye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lodden.
Lodden misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodden takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Frye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frye defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lodden.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lodden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Lodden clinches up with Frye and pushes him back against the cage.
Lodden has been working on his balance at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Frye.
Frye lands a nice knee to the body.
Lodden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lodden has a couple of punches blocked by Frye.
Lodden digs a right hand underneath Frye's ribcage. Frye let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frye cracks Lodden with a nice body shot.
Frye taking a breather.
Lodden swings wildly with an uppercut but Frye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Lodden.
Lodden misses with some punches.
Lodden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lodden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frye working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodden misses with some punches.
Lodden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lodden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lodden can't find room to land a body shot as Frye controls the action.
Lodden can't find room to land a body shot as Frye controls the action.
Frye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frye misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Frye.
A short left from Frye.
Frye blocks an uppercut.
Frye lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lodden backwards.
Frye misses with a body punch.
Frye slows down the pace here.
Lodden throws a punch but it's blocked by Frye.
Frye lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodden scores with a shoulder strike.
Lodden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frye tries to work over Lodden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lodden misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Frye fails to land.
Frye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frye taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lodden.
A head punch on the inside from Frye fails to land.
Frye lands a body shot.
Lodden lands a body shot.
Lodden misses with a punch on the inside.
Frye scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lodden tries to work over Frye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Frye fails to land.
Frye lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lodden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lodden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Frye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frye trying to control the position but instead, Lodden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frye into the cage.
Lodden blocking some punches.
A short left from Frye.
A right hand to the body from Lodden.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lodden.
Frye stalling the fight.
Lodden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodden.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but French Frye will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Frye throws a hook to the side of Lodden's head but Lodden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lodden tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Frye manages to circle out of the way.
Lodden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lodden jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Lodden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lodden scores with a shoulder strike.
Frye is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Frye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frye is trying to maintain a safe position but Lodden gets an underhook and turns Frye into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodden.
Frye can't find room to land a body shot as Lodden controls the action.
Lodden scores with a shot to the side of Frye's head.
Lodden misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodden can't find room to land a body shot as Frye controls the action.
Frye throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loddens head.
Lodden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lodden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frye lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lodden or not.
Lodden prevents a body shot from Frye.
Lodden lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frye lands a nice shot to the body.
Frye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frye has a couple of punches blocked by Lodden.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frye takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lodden is working Frye over against the cage.
Lodden blocks an uppercut.
Lodden takes a shot to the head.
Lodden can't find room to land a body shot as Frye controls the action.
Lodden misses with a punch on the inside.
Jonny Lodden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lodden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frye is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Lodden.
Frye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodden's elbow.
Lodden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frye struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodden controls his hands.
Frye scores with a shot to the side of Lodden's head.
Lodden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frye misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lodden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frye.
Lodden blocks a body shot from Frye.
Lodden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frye lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Lodden.
Frye misses with a punch on the inside.
Frye swings wildly with an uppercut but Lodden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frye taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodden misses with a body punch.
Frye has Lodden pushed against the cage.
Frye is trying to stall.
Lodden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lodden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lodden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frye backwards.
Frye has a couple of punches blocked by Lodden.
Frye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodden's elbow.
Lodden misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Frye.
Frye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lodden.
Frye misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Frye.
Lodden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lodden.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frye prevents a body shot from Lodden.
A right hook to the body lands for Lodden.
Lodden blocks an uppercut.
Lodden throws a punch but it's blocked by Frye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodden.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frye.
Lodden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lodden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Frye.
A right handed body shot lands from Lodden.
Frye throws a head punch that misses.
Lodden misses with some punches.
Lodden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Lodden on the inside.
Frye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Frye fails to land.
Lodden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frye looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Lodden dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lodden instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Frye.
Lodden lands a hook that snaps the head of Frye backwards.
Lodden throws a head punch that misses.
Frye lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lodden backwards.
The referee calls for Frye to work.
Lodden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lodden takes a shot to the head.
Frye effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Lodden fails to land.
Frye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodden's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodden.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frye.
Frye has a couple of punches blocked by Lodden.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frye misses with the head strike.
Frye misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Frye.
Frye working aggressively here.
Frye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lodden.
Lodden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frye misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lodden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodden blocks an uppercut.
Lodden blocks a body shot from Frye.
Lodden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frye has a couple of punches blocked by Lodden.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodden has a couple of punches blocked by Frye.
Lodden working aggressively here.
Frye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lodden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lodden can't find room to land a body shot as Frye controls the action.
Frye scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodden.
Lodden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frye is looking to control Lodden's arms but Lodden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frye has his back to the cage.
Lodden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lodden lands on the inside with an uppercut.

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

Frye is rocked!
Lodden misses with some punches.
Frye is still on wobbly legs! Can Lodden finish him?
Lodden creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Frye with a big uppercut! Frye tries to clinch up but Lodden pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Frye to the mat! Frye covers up and Lodden unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonny Lodden!
Jonny Lodden thanked the fans post fight for their support.
French Frye was interviewed post fight and said 'My manager is a dumbass muthafucka!!! Read the fucking forums now you nincompoop!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonaka Watawaka (ranked 3078 p4p, 387 weight class) and Runar Runarsson (ranked 1717 p4p, 223 weight class). Watawaka comes to the cage accompanied by Native American Flute & Drums. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Watawaka
vs
Runarsson

185 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
177 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Fanatic Inc.

Urban Fighter
Fanatic Inc.

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tonaka Watawaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Runar Runarsson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Watawaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watawaka misses with some punches.
Watawaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Runarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watawaka blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runarsson.
Runarsson digs a right hand underneath Watawaka's ribcage. Watawaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Runarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Runarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Watawaka controls his hands.
Runarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Runarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runarsson works on Watawaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Watawaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Watawaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Runarsson.
Runarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watawaka backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watawaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watawaka takes a shot to the head.
Runarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watawaka's elbow.
Runarsson lands with a right to the head.
Runarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Watawaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watawaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Runarsson blocks a body shot from Watawaka.
Watawaka blocks a body shot from Runarsson.
Runarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watawaka takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Watawaka fails to land.
Runarsson misses with the head strike.
Watawaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watawaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Runarsson.
Watawaka can't find room to land a body shot as Runarsson controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Runarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runarsson.
Watawaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watawaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watawaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Runarsson.
Runarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Runarsson.
Good body shot from Watawaka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watawaka misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watawaka trying to stall but Runarsson improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Runarsson.
Watawaka is breathing heavily.
Runarsson lands a body shot.
Watawaka misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Watawaka.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Runarsson.
A short uppercut from Runarsson.
Runarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Watawaka has a couple of punches blocked by Runarsson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Runarsson as Watawaka tries to tie him up.
Runarsson cracks Watawaka with a nice body shot.
Runarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Runarsson.
Runarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watawaka.
Watawaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Runarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watawaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runarsson scores with a shot to the side of Watawaka's head.
Runarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runarsson lands a shot to the body.
Watawaka working aggressively here.
Watawaka misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Runarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Runarsson blocks an uppercut.
Watawaka tries to throw a body punch but Runarsson avoids it by throwing Watawaka back against the cage.
Watawaka blocks an uppercut.
Runarsson lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Runarsson.
Runarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Runarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Watawaka.
Runarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Runarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Watawaka backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watawaka wants to stall.
Watawaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watawaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watawaka.
Watawaka throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runarsson.
Runarsson blocks an uppercut.
Runarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Watawaka backwards.
Watawaka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Watawaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runarsson blocks a body shot from Watawaka.
Watawaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Watawaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Runarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Watawaka.
Watawaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Runarsson.
Runarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Watawaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Runarsson fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Runar Runarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Watawaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Runarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Runarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Watawaka darts in and clinches Runarsson up against the cage.
Runarsson tries a body shot but Watawaka blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Runarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runarsson.
Watawaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Runarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Watawaka controls the action.
Runarsson working aggressively here.
Watawaka tries a body shot but Runarsson blocks it.
Watawaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watawaka has a couple of punches blocked by Runarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watawaka trying to stall but Runarsson improves his position.
Runarsson misses with some punches.
Runarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Runarsson.
Watawaka has a couple of punches blocked by Runarsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watawaka or not.
Runarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Watawaka backwards.
Watawaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Runarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Watawaka controls his hands.
Watawaka tries to throw a body punch but Runarsson avoids it by throwing Watawaka back against the cage.
Watawaka tries to throw a body punch but Runarsson avoids it by throwing Watawaka back against the cage.
Watawaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watawaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Watawaka backwards.
Runarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Runarsson lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watawaka.
Runarsson tries to throw a body punch but Watawaka avoids it by throwing Runarsson back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Runarsson fails to land.
Runarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watawaka's elbow.
Watawaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watawaka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Runarsson.
Watawaka blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watawaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runarsson's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watawaka.
Runarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Runarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watawaka or not.
Watawaka prevents a body shot from Runarsson.
Runarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watawaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Runarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Watawaka misses with a body punch.
Runarsson scores with a shot to the side of Watawaka's head.
Runarsson works on Watawaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Runarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Runarsson as the two fighters clinch.
Runarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Runarsson on the inside.
Watawaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Watawaka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Watawaka blocking some punches.
Watawaka tries a body shot but Runarsson blocks it.
Watawaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Watawaka can't find room to land a body shot as Runarsson controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runarsson.
Runarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Runarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watawaka backwards.

Watawaka is rocked!
Runarsson is working Watawaka over against the cage.
Runarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Watawaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watawaka blocks an uppercut.
Watawaka prevents a body shot from Runarsson.
Watawaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Watawaka misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Runarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Runarsson prevents a body shot from Watawaka.
Runar Runarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runarsson blocks an uppercut.
Runarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Watawaka.
Runarsson is working Watawaka over against the cage.
Runarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Runarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Runarsson misses with a body punch.
Watawaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runarsson digs a right hand into Watawaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watawaka's gas tank.
Runarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Watawaka controls his hands.
Runarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Watawaka backwards.
Runarsson lands an uppercut.
Watawaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watawaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runarsson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Watawaka's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Watawaka drops to his knees and Runarsson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Runar Runarsson!
Runar Runarsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tonaka Watawaka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Why don't you let me tie a piece of moose meat around your neck and let my dogs chase yah? Let's see what happens then!'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Hatton (ranked 1264 p4p, 167 weight class) and Mickey Steel (ranked 2021 p4p, 258 weight class). Hatton comes to the cage accompanied by deadman. Steel has chosen Accept- Balls to the wall as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hatton
vs
Steel

190 cm
26
190 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
193 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

IniTech Nutrition
Bullet Proof System

Green Machine Nutritional Supplements
Fanatic Inc.

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Steel!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Steel or perhaps it was just good defense by Hatton, which made it look bad.
Hatton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Steel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hatton on his heels. He'll look to pass Hatton's guard now, I'm sure.
Hatton looking to control.

Hatton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hatton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hatton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Hatton's legs - danger averted.

Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatton wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton trying to control the position.
Steel trying to control but Hatton is working from the bottom.
Steel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel chips away with some ground and pound.
Hatton wants to control but Steel passes easily into half guard.
Steel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hatton tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hatton.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hatton keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.

Hatton has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Steel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hatton has tightened it up now! Steel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joey Hatton!
As Joey Hatton got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Mickey Steel RIP i might never be champ but iam the contender crusher of njmma '.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theo Jorgensen (ranked 1635 p4p, 210 weight class) and Luiz Lowe (ranked 1929 p4p, 248 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jorgensen
vs
Lowe

188 cm
26
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Fanatic Inc.

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theo Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luiz Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jorgensen drives through and clinches with Lowe against the cage.
Jorgensen scores with a shot to the side of Lowe's head.
Jorgensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
Lowe blocks a body shot from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jorgensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorgensen misses with the head strike.
Lowe blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorgensen.
Lowe digs a right hand underneath Jorgensen's ribcage. Jorgensen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lowe blocks a body shot from Jorgensen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Lowe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowe's coach down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lowe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
Jorgensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorgensen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
A body shot lands from Lowe.
Jorgensen tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorgensen tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Jorgensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Jorgensen controls the action.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
A short right from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen lands with a right to the head.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lowe lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Jorgensen.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Jorgensen.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Jorgensen avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
Lowe scores with a shoulder strike.
Jorgensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lowe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Jorgensen lands a shoulder strike.
Jorgensen throws a head punch that misses.
Lowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorgensen misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

It looks like Theo Jorgensen has been cut.
Lowe tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lowe fails to land.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jorgensen.
Lowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorgensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorgensen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorgensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorgensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Jorgensen controls the action.
Lowe stalls.
Nice body punch from Jorgensen - that landed with a thud.
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lowe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Jorgensen pushes Lowe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lowe lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
A short body shot lands from Jorgensen as the two fighters clinch.
Jorgensen misses with some punches.
Lowe presses Jorgensen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lowe blocking some punches.
Lowe blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Lowe. Jorgensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lowe takes a swing at Jorgensen's ribcage but misses.
Jorgensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lowe's waist but Lowe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jorgensen off to one side.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorgensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Lowe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lowe digs a good body shot into Jorgensen's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Lowe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowe. Jorgensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Luiz Lowe has been cut.

Lowe has closed the distance and engaged Jorgensen in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with some punches.
Jorgensen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowe.
Jorgensen misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jorgensen.
Lowe scores with a shot to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Lowe tries to work over Jorgensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorgensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorgensen prevents a body shot from Lowe.
Lowe is working Jorgensen over against the cage.
Lowe blocking some punches.
Lowe lands with a left to the head.
Theo Jorgensen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lowe misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
Jorgensen prevents a body shot from Lowe.
Jorgensen misses with a punch to the body.
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorgensen has a couple of punches blocked by Lowe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorgensen misses with a body punch.
Lowe tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorgensen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Jorgensen controls the action.
Jorgensen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
Jorgensen tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
Lowe is working Jorgensen over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Lowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorgensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorgensen blocks a body shot from Lowe.
Jorgensen prevents a body shot from Lowe.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen gets through Lowe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorgensen misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Lowe manages to break the clinch.
Lowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Jorgensen drives through and clinches with Lowe against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen prevents a body shot from Lowe.
Lowe wants to stall.
Jorgensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lowe can do to turn this around?
Jorgensen prevents a body shot from Lowe.

Lowe breaks the clinch.

Jorgensen closes the distance and clinches.
Jorgensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.
Jorgensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowe tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Jorgensen avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Jorgensen controls the action.
Lowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Theo Jorgensen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jorgensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Jorgensen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lowe, pushing him back against the cage.
Lowe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorgensen tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jorgensen closes the distance and pushes Lowe back into the cage.

Lowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Jorgensen forces Lowe back against the cage and clinches.
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lowe's efforts to push away.
Lowe is looking to break free of the clinch but Jorgensen has double underhooks.
Jorgensen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen misses with a punch to the body.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lowe tries to work over Jorgensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorgensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.
Lowe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lowe working aggressively here.
Jorgensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.

Lowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jorgensen closes the distance and clinches.
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe cracks Jorgensen with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
Luiz Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe lands a right hand.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lowe.
Jorgensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Jorgensen - that landed with a thud.
Lowe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lowe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jorgensen working aggressively here.
Jorgensen misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorgensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorgensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Theo Jorgensen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe is trying to force a seperation but Jorgensen has the dominant position.
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen misses with some punches.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorgensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Lowe.
Lowe tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Lowe lands a nice uppercut.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Jorgensen avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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 Theo Jorgensen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jorgensen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo Jorgensen!
Theo Jorgensen 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.