CEFC Fight Night 118 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Jaroslav (ranked 7167 p4p, 663 weight class) and Hsing I Chuan (ranked 6042 p4p, 618 weight class). Jaroslav comes to the cage accompanied by GO!. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jaroslav
vs
I Chuan

168 cm
19
137 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Blue Moon
WarHorse Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Jaroslav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hsing I Chuan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chuan moves into range and clinches up with Jaroslav.

Chuan pulls Jaroslav into guard.
Chuan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaroslav sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chuan has his foot on Jaroslav's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jaroslav works his way back into a safe position though.

Chuan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chuan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaroslav is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chuan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jaroslav passes into side control.
Chuan is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuan is trying to escape the position but Jaroslav is controlling the position.
Jaroslav knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chuan on the ground.
Chuan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jaroslav in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chuan tries to bench press Jaroslav off him but Jaroslav keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jaroslav tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jaroslav is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chuan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chuan misses with a double jab

and Jaroslav counters by clinching up.
Jaroslav presses Chuan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Jaroslav is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chuan can't fight it off and eventually Jaroslav manages to take the fight to the floor. Chuan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jaroslav engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chuan for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chuan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaroslav is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jaroslav showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaroslav 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9

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

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
18%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 4307 p4p, 496 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 10069 p4p, 772 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Barbosa
vs
Poulter

175 cm
26
175 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

189 cm
49
171 lbs
49 - 43 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 49 - 43 - 2, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Poulter back to the cage. Barbosa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Paul Poulter has been cut.
Poulter ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poulter throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Poulter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Poulter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Poulter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poulter looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick 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!
Poulter looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Barbosa stuns Poulter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poulter's sensitive parts.
Barbosa swings for the body but Poulter moves out of range.
Poulter lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horrible takedown attempt by Poulter or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa lunges at Poulter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poulter's hand.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poulter counters with a one-two to the body.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Poulter avoids nicely.
Barbosa lands a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Barbosa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Poulter is rocked!
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Poulter is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Poulter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poulter wants to break the clinch but can't.

Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Poulter crumples to the floor! Barbosa milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Barbosa!
Daniel Barbosa 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.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Trudo (ranked 3461 p4p, 387 weight class) and Inigo Lopez (ranked 5135 p4p, 530 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Trudo
vs
Lopez

188 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 Montreal, Jay Trudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Inigo Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Trudo has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Trudo breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Trudo lands.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Trudo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trudo slips under a jab.

Trudo clinches up against the cage.
Trudo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Trudo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Trudo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trudo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopez scrambles back to his feet.
Trudo scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trudo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trudo digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trudo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lopez on the side of the head.
Trudo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trudo avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Trudo is looking for a counter combo.
Inigo Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez lands a head kick!
Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trudo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trudo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lopez thinking.
Trudo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lopez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Trudo.
Trudo scores with a hook to the body. Lopez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trudo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Trudo avoids it well.
Trudo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lopez.
Jay Trudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inigo Lopez.

Trudo takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Trudo.
Trudo scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Trudo.
Trudo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Trudo keeps him there for the moment.

Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Trudo misses the target.
Trudo throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Trudo staying out of range there.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Trudo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Trudo, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Trudo against the cage but Trudo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Trudo scores with a hook to the body. Lopez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trudo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trudo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lopez throws a left and a right that both miss

and Trudo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trudo.
Lopez looks winded!

Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez throws a head kick that Trudo semi-blocks.
Trudo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lopez back to the cage. Trudo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lopez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
Trudo throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Trudo avoids it with no problem.
Trudo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Trudo finds it's target.
Trudo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
letting Trudo counter with a right hand.
Trudo lands with a straight right. Lopez didn't see that one coming.
Trudo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lopez on the side of the head.

Lopez is rocked!
Trudo lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Lopez goes down and covers up as Trudo starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Trudo!
Jay Trudo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 3736 p4p, 384 weight class) and Greg Garrison (ranked 4519 p4p, 445 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Eikmeyer
vs
Garrison

190 cm
38
272 lbs
25 - 41 - 1

199 cm
41
275 lbs
29 - 28 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 41 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikmeyer misses with a takedown
and Eikmeyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eikmeyer with a poor takedown
and Garrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garrison moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Eikmeyer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garrison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eikmeyer is in Garrison's guard.
Eikmeyer stands up over Garrison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eikmeyer connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eikmeyer is one step ahead there.

Eikmeyer drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Eikmeyer as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Garrison screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Eikmeyer! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mario Eikmeyer!
Mario Eikmeyer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermey Arnold (ranked 2282 p4p, 282 weight class) and Enting Butikol (ranked 8791 p4p, 701 weight class). Enting Butikol has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jermey Arnold's chin.

Arnold
vs
Butikol

190 cm
40
203 lbs
37 - 21 - 1

188 cm
40
192 lbs
27 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 37 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jermey Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enting Butikol!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butikol throws a sloppy head kick
and Arnold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arnold works the jab nicely.
Arnold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Butikol tries to clinch
and Arnold counters with a straight right hand.

Arnold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arnold tries a knee to the head but Butikol blocks it.
Butikol pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Butikol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Butikol as Arnold tries to tie him up.
Nice elbow from Butikol.
Arnold misses with a knee to the head.
Butikol lands an elbow that stopped Arnold in his tracks for a moment.
Butikol throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Arnold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butikol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnold tries to land knees in the clinch but Butikol avoids the damage to the body.
Butikol takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butikol throws a punch but it's blocked by Arnold.
Arnold connects with a knee to the head.

Butikol is rocked!
Arnold with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Butikol is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnold finish him?
Arnold connects with a knee to the head.
Arnold takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Butikol is off balance and as he stumbles, Arnold throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Butikol's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jermey Arnold!
A less than humble Jermey Arnold misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Danzig Jr. (ranked 1758 p4p, 194 weight class) and Rasul Mirzaev (ranked 3684 p4p, 371 weight class). Danzig Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Gouryella - Tenshi. Mirzaev has chosen Natalie La Rose - Somebody ft. Jeremih as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Danzig Jr.
vs
Mirzaev

172 cm
35
165 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

170 cm
30
157 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vinnie Danzig Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rasul Mirzaev!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danzig Jr. throws a head kick but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Danzig Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Danzig Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
enabling Danzig Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
Mirzaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mirzaev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mirzaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mirzaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mirzaev moves in looking to clinch but Danzig Jr. pushes him off.
Mirzaev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mirzaev is looking to slow Danzig Jr. down with leg kicks.
Mirzaev tries to land a body kick
enabling Danzig Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Danzig Jr. blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mirzaev as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Mirzaev wants to land a leg kick but Danzig Jr. is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Danzig Jr. misses the target.
Mirzaev misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Danzig Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danzig Jr. needs to keep his hands up - Mirzaev had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Danzig Jr..
Mirzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danzig Jr..

Mirzaev has managed to clinch.

Danzig Jr. manages to break the clinch.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danzig Jr. checks the leg kick.
Danzig Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danzig Jr. looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mirzaev throws a low kick, looking for Danzig Jr.'s leg but Danzig Jr. calmly moves out of range.
Danzig Jr. swinging wildly here.
Mirzaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mirzaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirzaev tests Danzig Jr.'s chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mirzaev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danzig Jr. takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses.
Mirzaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Danzig Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Danzig Jr. moves out of range.
Mirzaev scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danzig Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.

Danzig Jr. instigates a clinch.

Danzig Jr. breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danzig Jr. throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirzaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirzaev swinging wildly here.
Mirzaev wants to land a leg kick but Danzig Jr. is out of range.

Mirzaev pushes Danzig Jr. up against the cage in a clinch.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Danzig Jr. has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Mirzaev.

Mirzaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirzaev throws a nice looking combination but Danzig Jr. bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danzig Jr. blocks the body kick.
Mirzaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danzig Jr. digs a good body shot into Mirzaev's ribs.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Danzig Jr. swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danzig Jr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Danzig Jr. lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mirzaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mirzaev looks for the body kick but Danzig Jr. saw that one coming.
Mirzaev takes one on the button.
Danzig Jr. throws a lazy body kick
and Mirzaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danzig Jr. fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mirzaev misses with a head kick.
Danzig Jr. scores with a jab.
Mirzaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danzig Jr. takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mirzaev misses with a jab to the body
and Danzig Jr. counters with a right hand to the body.
Mirzaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Danzig Jr. has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Mirzaev looks to move away, Danzig Jr. throws a big counter combo but Mirzaev just gets out of the way.
Mirzaev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danzig Jr..

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig Jr. blocks a jab.
Mirzaev scores with a nice strike.
Danzig Jr. stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danzig Jr. is looking to score with low kicks.
Danzig Jr. blocks a low kick nicely.
Danzig Jr. fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mirzaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mirzaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danzig Jr. throws a right hand that misses
and Mirzaev counters with an outside leg kick.
Danzig Jr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev scores with a punch to the head.
Danzig Jr. pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Mirzaev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danzig Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirzaev.
Danzig Jr. moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Mirzaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Danzig Jr. goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danzig Jr. throws a shot from downtown. Mirzaev moves away and avoids it.
Danzig Jr. lands a high kick!

Mirzaev pushes Danzig Jr. up against the cage in a clinch.

Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
Danzig Jr. connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mirzaev's hands.
Danzig Jr. just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mirzaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Danzig Jr. was well out of range.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirzaev lands a head shot.
Danzig Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Danzig Jr. blocks it.
Danzig Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Danzig Jr. finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirzaev's head.
No joy there for Danzig Jr., who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danzig Jr. shoots for a takedown but Mirzaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mirzaev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Danzig Jr. there.
Mirzaev stuns Danzig Jr. with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danzig Jr. cracks a nice hook into Mirzaev's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Danzig Jr. at a distance.
Mirzaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirzaev feints and then cracks Danzig Jr.'s leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danzig Jr. down.
Mirzaev thuds a left hand into Danzig Jr.'s body.
Mirzaev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mirzaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mirzaev lands a right hook to the body.

Mirzaev darts in and clinches Danzig Jr. up against the cage.
Mirzaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danzig Jr. is trying to push Mirzaev away but Mirzaev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Danzig Jr. tries to break the clinch but Mirzaev is controlling the position.

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

Mirzaev forces Danzig Jr. back against the cage and clinches.

Mirzaev breaks from the clinch.
Mirzaev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mirzaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danzig Jr. tries to bum rush Mirzaev with a series of wild strikes but Mirzaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danzig Jr. slips a straight right by Mirzaev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzig Jr. missing with a left hand there. Mirzaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danzig Jr. misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
Danzig Jr. with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mirzaev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Danzig Jr. is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Danzig Jr.. Those never looked like landing.
Mirzaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Danzig Jr. looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danzig Jr..
Danzig Jr. throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mirzaev to counter with a crisp jab.

Danzig Jr. is rocked!
Mirzaev dances in with a quick combination. Danzig Jr. is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Mirzaev snaps Danzig Jr.'s head back. Danzig Jr. stumbles backwards against the cage. Mirzaev steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Danzig Jr.'s jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Danzig Jr. just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rasul Mirzaev!
A less than humble Rasul Mirzaev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Vinnie Danzig Jr. had this to say: 'He was the better man tonight but I'll be back fir that belt!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Dangerous Jr (ranked 2278 p4p, 289 weight class) and El Misterioso Damballah (ranked 2321 p4p, 293 weight class). Dangerous Jr's entrance music is TNT - ACDC. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!

Dangerous Jr
vs
Misterioso Damballah

188 cm
30
185 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

179 cm
28
180 lbs
13 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Velocity Fightwear

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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Dangerous Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Misterioso Damballah!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangerous Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dangerous Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dangerous Jr throws out a loose jab but Damballah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dangerous Jr looks to land a combination but Damballah avoids it well.

Damballah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Damballah misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dangerous Jr.
Damballah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damballah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dangerous Jr to keep the fight standing.
Damballah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dangerous Jr's elbow.
Damballah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Damballah throws a head punch that misses.
Dangerous Jr taking a breather.
Damballah throws a punch but it's blocked by Dangerous Jr.
Damballah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerous Jr works on Damballah's body with a couple of short punches.

Damballah gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dangerous Jr regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dangerous Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Damballah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dangerous Jr's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Damballah in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dangerous Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Damballah!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). El Misterioso Damballah!
El Misterioso Damballah decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stannis Baratheon (ranked 1748 p4p, 247 weight class) and Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 1566 p4p, 217 weight class). Pitakaka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: my dick. Stannis Baratheon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elijah Pitakaka's chin.

Baratheon
vs
Pitakaka

193 cm
32
223 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

189 cm
40
217 lbs
29 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stannis Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. Baratheon catches Pitakaka right on the button with a cross.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick.
Baratheon throws a body punch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Baratheon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baratheon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pitakaka - the referee stops the clock and Baratheon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pitakaka. Baratheon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Baratheon avoids a kick to the body.
Baratheon's corner calls for a 1-2. Baratheon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baratheon!
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Baratheon moves out of range easily.

Baratheon drops Pitakaka with a beautiful combination! Pitakaka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baratheon is looking for the KO!

Pitakaka is rocked!

It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Baratheon fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Baratheon finish him?
Baratheon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands a head kick!
Pitakaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Pitakaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baratheon.
Pitakaka lands a head kick!
A swing and a miss from Baratheon.
A telegraphed right hand from Baratheon misses the target.
Baratheon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPitakaka.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Pitakaka avoids them all with ease.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baratheon misses with a double jab.
Baratheon throws a nice looking combination but Pitakaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baratheon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baratheon misses with a series of wild punches.
Baratheon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pitakaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baratheon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Baratheon throws a good cross that connects.
Pitakaka dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Baratheon blocks the body kick.
A combination from Baratheon does no damage.
Baratheon blocks the body kick.
Baratheon thuds his right hand into Pitakaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pitakaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baratheon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baratheon.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Baratheon avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Pitakaka avoids them all with ease.
Baratheon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pitakaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Baratheon. Those never looked like landing.
Pitakaka throws a body punch but Baratheon moves out of range.
Pitakaka lands an overhand right.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baratheon avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
It looked like Baratheon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Baratheon moves out of range.
Baratheon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baratheon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pitakaka.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Pitakaka with a series of wild strikes but Pitakaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baratheon lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baratheon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitakaka moves away.
We've been informed that Pitakaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pitakaka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baratheon will feel that in the morning.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baratheon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baratheon avoids a kick to the body.
Baratheon blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baratheon misses with a series of wild punches.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that Pitakaka avoids nicely.
Baratheon misses the shot to the body.
Pitakaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pitakaka.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baratheon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stannis Baratheon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elijah Pitakaka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Baratheon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitakaka.
Baratheon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pitakaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baratheon checks a leg kick.
Baratheon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baratheon avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka looks for the body kick but Baratheon saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Baratheon misses its intended target.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baratheon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitakaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitakaka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pitakaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pitakaka scores with a spinning back kick!
Baratheon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka throws a shot to the body.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baratheon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pitakaka lands a head kick!
Baratheon avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baratheon stuns Pitakaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Baratheon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
Baratheon moves out of range of the body kick.
Pitakaka cracks Baratheon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baratheon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitakaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baratheon lands with an uppercut that bounces Pitakaka off the cage and back into range.
Stannis Baratheon is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baratheon moves out of range of the body kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Pitakaka connects with a leg kick. Baratheon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baratheon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baratheon with a nice cross.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Baratheon is looking to counter punch.
Pitakaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baratheon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baratheon walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pitakaka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Baratheon swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pitakaka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stannis Baratheon!
Stannis Baratheon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Juravlev (ranked 973 p4p, 107 weight class) and Wabricio Ferdum (ranked 1955 p4p, 206 weight class). Ferdum has chosen PARIS - the devil made me do it as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Juravlev
vs
Ferdum

182 cm
39
240 lbs
34 - 16 - 1

195 cm
40
260 lbs
21 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexey Juravlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wabricio Ferdum!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juravlev throws a one two combo.
Ferdum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juravlev manages to avoid it.
Ferdum defending well as Juravlev loads up on a big left hand.
Ferdum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juravlev.
Juravlev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferdum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juravlev.
Juravlev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ferdum misses with a wild combination.
Ferdum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferdum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juravlev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferdum.
Juravlev lands with a cross.

Ferdum drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferdum throwing strikes but missing.
Juravlev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ferdum wants to sweep but Juravlev has passed to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdum is trying to improve his position.

Juravlev decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Juravlev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Juravlev misses with a hook.
Ferdum misses the shot to the body.
Alexey Juravlev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferdum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Juravlev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferdum was well out of range. Poor timing from Juravlev.
Ferdum slips under a jab from Juravlev.
Ferdum shoots in but no luck this time.
Juravlev throws a big shot that misses.
Juravlev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferdum counters with a straight right hand.
Ferdum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Juravlev looks to throw the jab but Ferdum is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdum moves out of range as Juravlev strikes.
Ferdum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferdum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juravlev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferdum cracks Juravlev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Juravlev throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferdum counters with a straight right hand.
Ferdum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferdum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Juravlev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferdum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferdum throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Ferdum.
Juravlev throws out a loose jab but Ferdum uses good head movement to avoid it.

Juravlev drives through and clinches with Ferdum against the cage.
Juravlev tries to land a knee to the head but Ferdum blocks with his arms.
Juravlev misses with a hook from the clinch.

Juravlev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferdum shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexey Juravlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wabricio Ferdum.
Ferdum misses with a two punch combination.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Ferdum.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Juravlev eats them both and turns towards Ferdum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ferdum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juravlev misses with a body shot.
Ferdum misses with an uppercut.

Ferdum feints and as Juravlev raises his hands in defense, Ferdum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Juravlev looking for a sweep. Not yet Juravlev, not yet.
Ferdum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juravlev is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferdum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferdum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juravlev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferdum stands up over Juravlev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Alexey Juravlev's cut is getting worse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdum wants to control from the top but Juravlev keeps moving.
Juravlev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferdum prevents Juravlev from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Juravlev has his hands on Ferdum's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferdum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferdum tries to free his leg and advance position but Juravlev is retaining full guard.
Juravlev wants to sweep but no luck.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Juravlev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Ferdum trying to control the position but instead, Juravlev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ferdum into the cage.
Juravlev lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wabricio Ferdum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Juravlev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Juravlev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Juravlev throws a body punch but Ferdum moves out of range.
A punch combination from Ferdum misses.
Juravlev tries to clinch but Ferdum moves out of range.
Ferdum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juravlev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferdum slips under a jab.
Ferdum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Juravlev walks into a stiff left hand from Ferdum.
Wabricio Ferdum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Ferdum does no damage.
Ferdum goes for a double leg but Juravlev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Juravlev continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferdum. Juravlev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juravlev drops Ferdum with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ferdum! Juravlev dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Juravlev!
A victorious Alexey Juravlev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katurian Tupolski (ranked 463 p4p, 67 weight class) and Marek Koltun (ranked 1032 p4p, 142 weight class). Tupolski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Tupolski
vs
Koltun

175 cm
39
182 lbs
32 - 15 - 2

182 cm
42
177 lbs
31 - 18 - 4

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150

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 32 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Katurian Tupolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun connects with the punch.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tupolski tries to move into range but Koltun moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Koltun slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski connects with a body shot that sends Koltun's belly button to the back.
Tupolski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tupolski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Koltun feints and as Tupolski raises his hands in defense, Koltun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupolski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupolski has wrist control.
Koltun is in close to Tupolski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupolski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski stuffs the takedown.
Koltun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koltun throws out a leg kick but Tupolski moves out of range and Koltun only half commits.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koltun.
A leg kick checked by Koltun.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski throws an off balance right hand
and Koltun counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy body kick from Tupolski

and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupolski won't be happy with that.

Tupolski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Tupolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koltun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tupolski throws out the jab.

Koltun tries to keep at a distance but Tupolski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tupolski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tupolski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Koltun breaks the clinch.
Koltun with a jab.
Tupolski throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
Koltun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Tupolski counters with a quick kick to the body but Koltun blocks it.
Koltun drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koltun misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Tupolski misses with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koltun at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun defending well as Tupolski loads up on a big left hand.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupolski defends it well.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koltun scores with a jab to the head.
Tupolski scores with a body shot.
Tupolski digs a good body shot into Koltun's ribs.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Koltun saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Koltun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tupolski scores with a jab.
Koltun misses with a hook. Tupolski ducked under it nicely.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Koltun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koltun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koltun loads up on a big right hand but Tupolski slips the punch.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Koltun throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
It appears Tupolski was looking to counter with a kick there.
A jab from Koltun finds it's way through Tupolski's defenses.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
That kick from Koltun tenderised Tupolski's leg. Tupolski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koltun walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun misses with a low kick.
Tupolski works over Koltun's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Koltun throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tupolski on the side of the head.
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.
Koltun needs to keep his hands up - Tupolski had a free shot at his head there.

Tupolski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koltun.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by Koltun.
Tupolski working Koltun over with knees to the body.
Koltun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koltun prevents a body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski is stalling here.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Tupolski.
Good body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body.

Koltun gets control of Tupolski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Koltun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koltun is proving hard to escape from.
Koltun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Tupolski stands up from Koltun's guard - Tupolski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tupolski scores with a leg kick.
Koltun takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Koltun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Koltun avoids the head kick by Tupolski.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
Koltun missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koltun counters with a low kick, right behind Tupolski 's knee.
Koltun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupolski punishes Koltun's body with a nice straight punch.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koltun digs a good body shot into Tupolski's ribs.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Koltun feints the counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Koltun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tupolski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick there by Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Koltun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Koltun moved out of range nicely.
Koltun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tupolski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koltun tries to close the distance and clinch but Tupolski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koltun sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski throws a combination that misses

and Koltun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tupolski's guard.
Koltun throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Koltun sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koltun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koltun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koltun.
Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Koltun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupolski defends it well.
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
Koltun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Koltun looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Koltun just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTupolski.
Tupolski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Koltun moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski misses with a body punch
and Koltun counters with a body kick.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Good shot there by Koltun.
Koltun defending well as Tupolski loads up on a big left hand.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Koltun shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koltun controlling the action here.
Tupolski pushes Koltun off looking to stand but Koltun dives back in and keeps control.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is controlling the pace.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet.
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tupolski defending well though.
Koltun throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tupolski taking some punishment here, with Koltun in his half guard.
Koltun prevents Tupolski from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is looking to advance position but Tupolski won't allow it.
Marek Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koltun prevents Tupolski from standing back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koltun moves out of range of the leg kick from Tupolski.
Koltun misses with an uppercut. Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koltun.
Koltun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koltun throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koltun avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses
and Koltun counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tupolski as he avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupolski misses with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body

and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupolski won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Tupolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tupolski tries to escape but Koltun is in control.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koltun throws an elbow but Tupolski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Koltun throws an elbow but Tupolski slips to the side and avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tupolski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Katurian Tupolski!
After the fight, Katurian Tupolski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.