Gladius #33 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keto Pedso (ranked 2973 p4p, 251 weight class) and Luis Vega (ranked 3381 p4p, 265 weight class). Luis Vega has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pedso
vs
Vega

178 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

154 cm
19
134 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keto Pedso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Vega!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vega drives through and clinches with Pedso against the cage.
Pedso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedso is trying to break the clinch but Vega has him pressed against the cage.
Vega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pedso backwards.
Pedso is trying to break the clinch but Vega is controlling him.
Vega keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedso's efforts to push away.
Pedso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vega has him pressed against the cage.
Pedso tries to circle away but Vega has him pinned against the cage.
Vega misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vega.
Pedso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pedso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pedso is trying to force a seperation but Vega has the dominant position.

Pedso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega misses with a wild body shot.
Pedso misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vega has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pedso is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big left from Pedso misses.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vega misses with a looping right.
Pedso lands a right hook to the body.
Pedso lands a glancing blow to the side of Vega's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pedso circles away quickly and effectively.

Vega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Pedso.
Pedso is trying to push Vega away but Vega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pedso wants to break free but Vega has control.
Vega lands with a left to the head.
Pedso working hard to break the clinch.
Pedso wants to break free but Vega has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vega.
Vega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Pedso breaks from the clinch.
Pedso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pedso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Pedso misses.
Pedso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pedso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Pedso throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega throws a jab when Pedso was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vega jabs Pedso right on the nose. Pedso blinks but takes it well.
Vega throws a hook to the side of Pedso's head but Pedso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Pedso misses the target.
Pedso throws a looping overhand right but Vega ducks down to avoid it.
Pedso slips a jab from Vega.
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pedso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vega staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pedso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pedso throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega throws out a counter right but Pedso avoids it with no problem.
Keto Pedso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vega.
Pedso staying out of range there.
Vega looks to land a right hand but Pedso moved out of range.
Pedso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pedso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vega.
Vega misses with an uppercut. Pedso saw that one coming.
It looked like Pedso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pedso looks to land a left hand but Vega moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws out a powerful jab.
Pedso avoids the body shot from Vega.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vega.
Pedso takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Vega misses its intended target.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vega is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vega swinging wildly here.
Vega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pedso staying out of range there.
It looked like Pedso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Pedso misses.
Pedso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vega.
An attempted straight right counter from Pedso misses the target.
Vega throws a hook to the side of Pedso's head but Pedso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pedso throws a shot from downtown. Vega moves away and avoids it.
Pedso misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vega loads up on a big right hand but Pedso slips the punch.
Vega tries to move into range but Pedso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pedso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vega misses with a right hand
letting Pedso counter with a right hand.
Vega might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice defenses there by Pedso.
Vega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pedso.
Pedso lands a jab to Vega's midsection.
Vega loads up on a big right hand but Pedso slips the punch.
Vega slips a jab from Pedso.
Pedso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pedso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vega misses with a straight left.
Pedso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pedso lands a really nice looking cross but Vega seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pedso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vega.
Vega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keto Pedso is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Pedso.
Vega moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pedso.
Vega defending well as Pedso loads up on a big left hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vega in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pedso is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pedso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pedso staying out of range there.
Vega defending well as Pedso loads up on a big left hand.
Vega misses with an uppercut.
Vega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pedso drops his hands momentarily and Vega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vega moves out of range of the strikes.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pedso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vega misses with a body shot.
Vega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vega scores with a jab. Pedso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pedso misses with a looping right.
Vega moves out of range as Pedso strikes.
Pedso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vega throws a jab when Pedso was well out of range.
A big right from Pedso misses.
Pedso misses with an uppercut.
Pedso misses with a straight right.
Pedso misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Pedso.
Pedso throws an off balance right hand
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
Pedso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vega.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pedso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pedso finds it's way round the side to connect with Vega's head.
Vega misses the jab.
Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pedso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vega misses with a lunging right hand
and Pedso counters with a left to the body.
Pedso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vega moves out of range as Pedso strikes.
Vega defending well as Pedso loads up on a big left hand.
Pedso throws a lazy right hand but Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pedso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vega.
Decent striking displayed by Vega there.
Vega scores with a nice head shot.
Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pedso was well out of range. Poor timing from Vega.
Pedso throws a shot from downtown. Vega moves away and avoids it.
Pedso ducks under a wild hook from Vega.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws out a loose jab but Pedso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedso tests Vega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pedso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vega.
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pedso is looking to counter punch.
Pedso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pedso lands a nice looking body shot.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pedso.
Vega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vega scores with a hook to the body. Pedso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pedso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pedso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Vega looks to throw the jab but Pedso is out of range.
Pedso misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pedso throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vega. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A right-left combo lands from Pedso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedso throws an overhand right that lands on Vega's shoulder, as Vega tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vega.
Pedso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pedso, as that shot connected.
Vega moves out of range of the strikes.
Pedso looks to land a left hand but Vega moved out of range nicely.
Vega swinging wildly here.
Pedso swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pedso misses with a few strikes there.
Vega takes a swing at Pedso's ribcage but misses.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Pedso moves out of range easily.
Vega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pedso.
Vega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vega scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega looks to throw the jab but Pedso is out of range.
Pedso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vega lands with a shot to the body.
Vega lands with an overhand left.
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 Keto Pedso will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Vega ducks under a wild hook from Pedso.
Pedso avoids the body shot from Vega.
Pedso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pedso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A left lands for Pedso.
Good shot there by Pedso.
Pedso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pedso.
Pedso throws a series of punches but Vega moves out of range.
Pedso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Vega jabs Pedso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vega takes a swing at Pedso's ribcage but misses.
Vega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pedso to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Vega misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vega. Pedso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vega moves out of range as Pedso strikes.
Vega misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pedso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Pedso scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Vega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vega.
Pedso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vega misses with a straight right.
Pedso slips under a jab from Vega.
Vega throws a shot to the body.
Pedso on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vega misses with a wild body shot.
Pedso connects with a jab.
A big right from Vega misses.
Pedso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pedso counters with a straight right hand.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pedso.
A big right from Vega misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega drops his hands momentarily and Pedso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pedso works Vega's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Vega misses.
Pedso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega lands a slapping body shot.
Vega misses with a lunging right hand
and Pedso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vega wants to clinch.
Vega moves out of range of the strikes.
Vega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pedso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pedso with a nice cross.
Pedso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vega has time to react.
Vega throws out a loose jab but Pedso uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedso misses the target.
It seemed like Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws a lazy right hand but Pedso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pedso throws a series of punches but Vega avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pedso avoids the body shot from Vega.
Pedso misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
Pedso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vega.
Pedso throws a poor cross that misses
and Vega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pedso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Pedso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pedso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vega looks to score with a jab to the body but Pedso is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedso misses the target.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pedso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vega.
Pedso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Vega misses with an uppercut.
Pedso throwing a counter right hand but Vega manages to avoid it.
A jab from Pedso finds it's way through Vega's defenses.
Vega scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws out a loose jab but Pedso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vega.
The crowd cheers as Pedso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vega doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedso misses with a lunging right hand

and Vega counters by moving into the clinch.
Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Pedso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pedso wants to get back to striking at distance but Vega won't allow it.
Vega keeps control of Pedso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pedso backwards.
Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pedso takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Pedso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vega 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Vega!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Vazzappo (ranked 3915 p4p, 360 weight class) and Fourth Winger (ranked 3045 p4p, 295 weight class). Winger has chosen MAKE IT HAPPEN as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Vazzappo
vs
Winger

185 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Vazzappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fourth Winger!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vazzappo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vazzappo slips a jab from Winger.
Winger loads up on a big right hand but Vazzappo slips the punch.
As Winger looks to move away, Vazzappo throws a big counter combo but Winger just gets out of the way.
Winger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vazzappo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vazzappo tries to clinch up.
Winger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vazzappo is looking to clinch but Winger is avoiding it.
Vazzappo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Winger missing with a left hand there. Vazzappo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vazzappo misses the shot to the body.
Winger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vazzappo.

Vazzappo clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vazzappo's elbow.
Winger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vazzappo lands a left hand.
Vazzappo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vazzappo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vazzappo lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vazzappo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winger swings wildly with an uppercut but Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winger misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Vazzappo.
Winger has a couple of punches blocked by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo blocking some punches.
Vazzappo has Winger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Winger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Winger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winger working aggressively here.
Winger misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winger.
Winger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vazzappo swings wildly with an uppercut but Winger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Winger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winger working aggressively here.
Vazzappo lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Winger.
Winger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vazzappo tries a body shot but Winger blocks it.
Winger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vazzappo.
Winger misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vazzappo blocking some punches.
Winger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vazzappo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winger just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Vazzappo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winger blocks a body shot from Vazzappo.
Winger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vazzappo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winger.
Vazzappo tries to work over Winger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vazzappo misses with a body punch.
Vazzappo trying to stall but Winger improves his position.
Winger tries to work over Vazzappo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vazzappo blocks an uppercut.

Vazzappo manages to break the clinch.
Vazzappo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vazzappo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winger.
Fourth Winger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vazzappo tries to clinch but Winger moves out of range.
Vazzappo shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circling - Winger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Vazzappo moves into range and clinches up with Winger.
Vazzappo prevents a body shot from Winger.
Vazzappo effectively controlling the action here.
Winger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Winger fails to land.
Winger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winger misses with some punches.
Winger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vazzappo backwards.
Vazzappo misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vazzappo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vazzappo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Winger - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vazzappo blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vazzappo gets through Winger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vazzappo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winger misses with the head strike.
Winger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vazzappo blocks an uppercut.
Vazzappo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vazzappo blocking some punches.
Vazzappo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Vazzappo fails to land.
Winger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vazzappo backwards.
Winger throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Vazzappo.
A hook to the body from Vazzappo.
Winger lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fourth Winger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vazzappo tries to close the distance and clinch but Winger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winger missing with a left hand there. Vazzappo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vazzappo tries to clinch up.
Winger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vazzappo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winger on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Winger.
Vazzappo fails with the takedown
and Winger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winger throws a hook but Vazzappo avoids it easily.
Vazzappo lands with a shot to the body.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Winger moves out of range.
Vazzappo throws a nice looking combination but Winger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winger throws a series of punches but Vazzappo avoids them all with ease.
Vazzappo shoots for a double leg takedown but Winger sprawls well. He's pushed Vazzappo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vazzappo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vazzappo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vazzappo is defended easily by Winger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Vazzappo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winger misses with a wild body shot.
Winger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winger with a nice cross.
Vazzappo takes a swing at Winger's ribcage but misses.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winger.
Vazzappo is looking to clinch.
Vazzappo tries to clinch up but Winger circles away and keeps his distance.
Winger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vazzappo at a distance.
Winger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vazzappo is looking for a counter combo.
Vazzappo defending well as Winger loads up on a big left hand.
Fourth Winger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vazzappo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winger.
Winger looks to throw the jab but Vazzappo is out of range.
Vazzappo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vazzappo has a takedown stuffed.
A nice combination there by Vazzappo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winger missing with a left hand there. Vazzappo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Vazzappo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vazzappo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Winger.
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!
Winger throws the left hand but Vazzappo avoids the punch easily.
Vazzappo misses with a straight right.
Winger throws a right and a left that Vazzappo avoids nicely.
Vazzappo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vazzappo lunges at Winger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winger's hand.
Winger misses with a looping right.
Winger throws a jab but it's blocked by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winger.
Vazzappo 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.
Winger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vazzappo.
Winger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vazzappo has time to react.

Vazzappo has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vazzappo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winger throws a head punch that misses.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Vazzappo drags the fight down to the ground.
Winger stops Vazzappo from standing up.
Vazzappo 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.
Vazzappo is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winger's 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.
Winger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vazzappo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vazzappo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vazzappo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vazzappo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vazzappo throwing strikes from guard but Winger blocks nicely.
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 Tony Vazzappo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vazzappo wants to clinch.
Winger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vazzappo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winger's hands.
Winger cracks Vazzappo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Winger 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.
Vazzappo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vazzappo is looking to clinch but Winger is avoiding it.
Winger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vazzappo swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vazzappo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winger tries to avoid it but Vazzappo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winger to the ground. Winger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vazzappo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Winger.
Nice uppercut lands for Winger. That snapped Vazzappo's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winger dodges the punch combination from Vazzappo.
Some wild striking there from Winger.
Winger misses with an uppercut. Vazzappo saw that one coming.
Winger misses with an uppercut. Vazzappo saw that one coming.
Vazzappo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vazzappo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winger throws out a counter right but Vazzappo avoids it with no problem.
Vazzappo misses with a double jab.
Winger throws a hook but Vazzappo avoids it easily.
Winger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vazzappo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winger swivels and escapes.
Winger looks to land a left hand but Vazzappo moved out of range nicely.
Vazzappo looks to land a right hand but Winger moved out of range.
Vazzappo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Winger finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo scores with a shot to the body.
Winger looks to land a right hand but Vazzappo moved out of range.
Vazzappo throws a nice looking combination but Winger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vazzappo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winger. Vazzappo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Vazzappo. Those never looked like landing.
Winger throws the left hand but Vazzappo avoids the punch easily.
Vazzappo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vazzappo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vazzappo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Winger just misses with a punch to the body.
Vazzappo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winger swats away the attempt to clinch by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo digs a good hook to Winger's body.
Winger throws a series of punches but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Winger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vazzappo's head backwards.
Vazzappo throws a right hand that Winger ducks under and follows up with a left that Winger also avoids with ease.
Vazzappo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vazzappo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vazzappo misses with a few strikes there.
Vazzappo slips a jab from Winger.
Vazzappo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vazzappo effectively controlling the action here.
Vazzappo tries to throw a body punch but Winger avoids it by throwing Vazzappo back against the cage.
Vazzappo prevents a body shot from Winger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazzappo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winger just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Vazzappo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vazzappo tries to work over Winger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vazzappo misses with a punch to the body.
Winger keeps control of Vazzappo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vazzappo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vazzappo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vazzappo stalling in the clinch.
Vazzappo blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Winger as Vazzappo tries to tie him up.
Winger lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winger has a couple of punches blocked by Vazzappo.
Winger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vazzappo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Winger smiles and moves away.
Winger thuds his right hand into Vazzappo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fourth Winger!
Fourth Winger 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
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martino Sicari (ranked 1434 p4p, 175 weight class) and Real Kicker (ranked 2857 p4p, 326 weight class). The key to victory for Martino Sicari has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Sicari
vs
Kicker

178 cm
19
161 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martino Sicari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Real Kicker!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sicari throws a lazy right hand but Kicker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sicari misses the jab.
Sicari throws a jab but it's blocked by Kicker.
Sicari thuds a left hand into Kicker's body.
Kicker throws a body shot but no joy.
Kicker misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Kicker.
Sicari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sicari.
Kicker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sicari counters with a straight right hand.
Kicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kicker ducks under a wild hook from Sicari.
Kicker looks to throw the jab but Sicari is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sicari misses the target.
A combination from Kicker does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kicker looks to land a left hand but Sicari moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sicari misses with an uppercut. Kicker saw that one coming.
Sicari lands with a right hand.
Sicari looks to land a right hand but Kicker moved out of range.
Sicari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sicari.

It looks like Real Kicker has been cut.
The fighters circling - Kicker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sicari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kicker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sicari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sicari throws a lazy right hand but Kicker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sicari cracks Kicker with a good jab.
Kicker misses with a straight right.
Sicari throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sicari.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicker throws a hook but Sicari avoids it easily.
Kicker throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Kicker.
Kicker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sicari scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big right from Sicari misses.
Sicari throws a jab when Kicker was well out of range.
Kicker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicker slips a jab and a cross from Sicari.
It seemed like Kicker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kicker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kicker misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sicari ducks under a wild hook from Kicker.
Sicari misses with the combination.
Kicker misses with a body shot.
Sicari throws a body punch but Kicker moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kicker misses.
Sicari throws a nice looking combination but Kicker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kicker moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Kicker misses.
Sicari scores with a jab to the head.
Sicari misses with a lunging right hand
and Kicker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sicari thinking.
Sicari avoids the body shot from Kicker.
Sicari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sicari's corner calls for a 1-2. Sicari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kicker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sicari is just out of range.
Sicari is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sicari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kicker.
Sicari misses with a few strikes there.
Sicari ducks under a wild hook from Kicker.
Kicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sicari.
It looked like Sicari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Sicari. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicker throws a shot from downtown. Sicari moves away and avoids it.
Kicker looks to land a left hand but Sicari moved out of range nicely.
Kicker dodges the punch combination from Sicari.
Kicker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Kicker instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martino Sicari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Real Kicker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kicker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kicker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sicari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kicker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sicari throws out the jab.
Sicari is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sicari misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Kicker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kicker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kicker connects with a nice looking jab.
Sicari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sicari throws a looping overhand right but Kicker ducks down to avoid it.
Sicari lands with a nice body punch.
Sicari ducks under a wild hook from Kicker.
Nice shot lands for Sicari.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicker drops his hands momentarily and Sicari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been told by Sicari's head coaches at JAG Training Grounds [$600/week] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sicari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martino Sicari is winning the standup battle so far.
Sicari misses with an uppercut.
Kicker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kicker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sicari.
Sicari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sicari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kicker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kicker connects with a right hand. Sicari shakes it off.
Kicker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kicker thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicker. Sicari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicker moves away from the strike by Sicari.
Kicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sicari.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sicari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kicker on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sicari misses with a left hand
and Kicker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kicker throws a hook to the side of Sicari's head but Sicari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kicker throws a body punch but Sicari moves out of range.
Kicker misses with a body shot.
Sicari scores with a jab to the head.
Sicari misses with a left hand
and Kicker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sicari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kicker slips under a jab from Sicari.
Sicari looks to score with a jab to the body but Kicker is just out of range.
Sicari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kicker can do to turn this around?
Kicker takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sicari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sicari throws a combination that misses
and Kicker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kicker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Kicker closes the distance and clinches.
Kicker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sicari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sicari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Kicker has Sicari pressed against the cage, preventing Sicari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Kicker.
Kicker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicker working aggressively here.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker lands a body shot.
Sicari tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Sicari back against the cage.
Kicker misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicker has a couple of punches blocked by Sicari.
Sicari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sicari is trying to push Kicker away but Kicker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Kicker.
Sicari is looking to break free of the clinch but Kicker has double underhooks.
Kicker misses with some punches.
Kicker misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicker works on Sicari's body with a couple of short punches.
Kicker tries to work over Sicari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Sicari backwards.
Kicker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sicari's elbow.
Sicari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicker can't find room to land a body shot as Sicari controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Real Kicker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Real Kicker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sicari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sicari looks to land a right hand but Kicker moved out of range.
Kicker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicker misses the target.
Sicari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sicari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kicker's head.
Kicker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sicari manages to avoid it.
Sicari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sicari just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sicari throws the left hand but Kicker avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sicari. Kicker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sicari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kicker.
Sicari throws an off balance right hand
and Kicker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sicari throws out a powerful jab.
Sicari tests Kicker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Kicker misses.
Sicari staying out of range there.
Kicker throws the left hand but Sicari avoids the punch easily.
Sicari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Sicari misses.
It seemed like Kicker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sicari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sicari throws an overhand right that lands on Kicker's shoulder, as Kicker tries to avoid the shot.
Sicari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kicker circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sicari throws a jab but it's blocked by Kicker.
Kicker lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicker lands a head shot.
Kicker slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sicari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicker.
Martino Sicari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicker lands with a cross.
Sicari misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicker misses the target.
Kicker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sicari thuds his right hand into Kicker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Sicari misses its intended target.
Sicari throws a hook but Kicker avoids it easily.
Sicari lands with a good body shot.
Sicari throws out a loose jab but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sicari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sicari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kicker circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Kicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicker misses the target.
Sicari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kicker takes a swing at Sicari's ribcage but misses.
Sicari misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Sicari. Those never looked like landing.
Kicker misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sicari misses the target.
Kicker scores with a nice right hand.
Sicari with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicker misses with a straight left.
Kicker lands a glancing blow to the side of Sicari's head.

Sicari is rocked!
Kicker drops Sicari with a naaaaasty hook - Sicari is in real trouble here! Kicker dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Real Kicker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Third Winger (ranked 3064 p4p, 298 weight class) and Kirill Belyakov (ranked 3104 p4p, 301 weight class). Winger comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Give Up. The crowd seem to be enjoying Belyakov's choice of entrance music: Misha Mavashi - Moya krepost. Kirill Belyakov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Third Winger's chin.

Winger
vs
Belyakov

185 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Woodshins' Ship

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Third Winger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirill Belyakov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belyakov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winger throws the left hand but Belyakov avoids the punch easily.
Belyakov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winger throws a body punch but Belyakov moves out of range.
Winger throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Belyakov counter with a right hand.
Winger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Winger misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belyakov! But no joy.
Belyakov ducks under a wild hook from Winger.
Belyakov misses with a series of wild punches.
Winger falls off balance throwing a combination

and Belyakov counters with a crisp one two that drops Winger! Belyakov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Winger to his feet! Winger is in big trouble!

Winger is rocked!
Winger is holding his hands too far apart here. Belyakov throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Winger is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirill Belyakov!
A relieved looking Kirill Belyakov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Romero (ranked 2094 p4p, 193 weight class) and Tepu Kerevi (ranked 2670 p4p, 242 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Romero
vs
Kerevi

190 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

195 cm
26
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tepu Kerevi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kerevi counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero moves away from the strike by Kerevi.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kerevi throws out the jab.
Romero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kerevi lands a head shot.
Romero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kerevi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero walks into a straight right hand from Kerevi.
Kerevi misses with a lunging right hand

and Romero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kerevi's guard.
Romero looking to pass the guard.
Romero throwing strikes from guard but Kerevi blocks nicely.
Romero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kerevi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is working hard here to advance position.
Kerevi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerevi has wrist control.
Kerevi can't keep his opponent in guard - Romero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kerevi wants to get back to his feet.

Romero seems to be working for a kimura but Kerevi defends the submission attempt.
Kerevi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Romero passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerevi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Romero.
Kerevi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Romero.
Romero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kerevi?
Kerevi is bucking up trying to escape but Romero cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Romero thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Romero thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero working Kerevi over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero thowing shots but they're missing.
Romero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Romero cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Romero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Romero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Romero with a couple of short strikes.
Romero landing strikes, looking to finish!
Romero dominating with strikes here.

Kerevi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerevi is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Romero.
Kerevi is still in real trouble! Can Romero finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kerevi bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Romero and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Romero!
An out of breath Jose Romero 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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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy RoboTessin (ranked 969 p4p, 122 weight class) and Charles Carmichael (ranked 1516 p4p, 189 weight class). Charles Carmichael will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

RoboTessin
vs
Carmichael

175 cm
26
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Kimura Klothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy RoboTessin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Carmichael !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmichael lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carmichael lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
RoboTessin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carmichael has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carmichael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carmichael throws a jab when RoboTessin was well out of range.
RoboTessin misses with a straight right.
Carmichael scores with a hook to the body. RoboTessin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Charles Carmichael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmichael slips a straight right by RoboTessin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmichael misses with a double jab.
RoboTessin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carmichael throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RoboTessin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carmichael finds it's way round the side to connect with RoboTessin's head.
RoboTessin misses with a wild body shot.
RoboTessin staying out of range there.
RoboTessin feinted with a counter takedown.
RoboTessin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carmichael will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
RoboTessin throws a shot from downtown. Carmichael moves away and avoids it.
Carmichael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and RoboTessin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carmichael is staying active underneath RoboTessin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carmichael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carmichael can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael blocking the ground and pound attempt from RoboTessin.
RoboTessin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carmichael 's head.

RoboTessin is looking for a kimura but Carmichael is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for RoboTessin to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

RoboTessin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
RoboTessin throws a strike but Carmichael avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
RoboTessin postures up in Carmichael 's guard and throws a big left but Carmichael blocks it.
RoboTessin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
RoboTessin throws a big right hand that misses.

RoboTessin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carmichael utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
RoboTessin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RoboTessin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
RoboTessin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
RoboTessin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

RoboTessin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
RoboTessin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carmichael utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carmichael working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from RoboTessin.
RoboTessin throws a strike but Carmichael rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

RoboTessin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

RoboTessin is looking for a triangle but Carmichael pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

RoboTessin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

RoboTessin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carmichael gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carmichael lands with an overhand left.
A jab from RoboTessin misses.
And Carmichael tries to counter it with a takedown but RoboTessin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carmichael misses the jab.
Carmichael throws a looping overhand right but RoboTessin ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by RoboTessin.
Carmichael scores with a punch to the head.
RoboTessin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Charles Carmichael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael lands an overhand right.
Carmichael cracks RoboTessin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carmichael scores with a nice right hand.
RoboTessin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carmichael .
RoboTessin tries to counter with a takedown but Carmichael is quick to defend against it.
Carmichael cracks RoboTessin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carmichael lands a jab to RoboTessin's midsection.
Carmichael misses with an uppercut. RoboTessin saw that one coming.
RoboTessin blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
RoboTessin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
RoboTessin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carmichael swinging wildly here.
Carmichael looks to land a left hand but RoboTessin moved out of range nicely.
Carmichael slips a straight right by RoboTessin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carmichael .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carmichael scores with a decent looking hook.
RoboTessin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carmichael .
RoboTessin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carmichael swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin darts in looking for a takedown but Carmichael gets double underhooks and turns RoboTessin into the cage.
RoboTessin with a hook.
Carmichael dodges the punch combination from RoboTessin.
RoboTessin looks to land a left hand but Carmichael moved out of range nicely.
Carmichael throws a right and a left that both miss.
RoboTessin feinted with a counter takedown.
Carmichael lands a jab to the head.
Carmichael tries to bum rush RoboTessin with a series of wild strikes but RoboTessin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael misses with a wild combination.
RoboTessin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy RoboTessin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carmichael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
RoboTessin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
RoboTessin lands with a straight right. Carmichael didn't see that one coming.
Carmichael throws a shot from downtown. RoboTessin moves away and avoids it.
RoboTessin tries to counter with a takedown but Carmichael is quick to defend against it.
Carmichael cracks RoboTessin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab by Carmichael .
RoboTessin defending well as Carmichael loads up on a big left hand.
Carmichael might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
RoboTessin lands a jab to the head.
Carmichael catches RoboTessin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Charles Carmichael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carmichael misses with a double jab.
Carmichael throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmichael displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from RoboTessin.
RoboTessin ducks under a wild hook from Carmichael .

That's one minute gone in the round.
RoboTessin throws a shot from downtown. Carmichael moves away and avoids it.
RoboTessin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carmichael defends it nicely.
Carmichael jabs RoboTessin right on the nose. RoboTessin blinks but takes it well.
Carmichael throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No joy there for Carmichael , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
RoboTessin slips a jab and a cross from Carmichael .
RoboTessin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carmichael sprawls and moves away.
RoboTessin slips a jab from Carmichael .
The crowd cheers as Carmichael lands an impressive looking overhand right. RoboTessin doesn't seem phased though.
Carmichael has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carmichael scores with a crisp jab that stopped RoboTessin in his tracks.
RoboTessin slips a jab from Carmichael .
RoboTessin walks into a jab.
RoboTessin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin defending well as Carmichael loads up on a big left hand.
RoboTessin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
RoboTessin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carmichael looks to land a combination but RoboTessin avoids it well.
Charles Carmichael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from RoboTessin.
RoboTessin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carmichael throws a body punch but RoboTessin moves out of range.
Donk. RoboTessin catches Carmichael right on the button with a cross.

Carmichael is rocked!
A big left from RoboTessin misses.
Carmichael is still on wobbly legs! Can RoboTessin finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by RoboTessin. Beautiful body shot.
Carmichael seems to have recovered his senses.
Carmichael bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of RoboTessin's head.
Carmichael scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by RoboTessin.
RoboTessin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
RoboTessin ducks under a wild hook from Carmichael .
RoboTessin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carmichael misses with a hook. RoboTessin ducked under it nicely.
RoboTessin attempts a counter takedown but Carmichael avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
RoboTessin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of RoboTessin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Carmichael really dominated that round.
That's time! RoboTessin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

RoboTessin fails to land the takedown.
RoboTessin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
RoboTessin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carmichael .
RoboTessin feinted with a counter takedown.

RoboTessin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carmichael to the mat! Carmichael manages to get full guard.
RoboTessin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carmichael works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
RoboTessin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
RoboTessin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RoboTessin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
RoboTessin with a flurry of punches that miss.
RoboTessin postures up in Carmichael 's guard and throws a big left but Carmichael blocks it.
RoboTessin throws a big elbow that misses.
Randy RoboTessin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RoboTessin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
RoboTessin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
RoboTessin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
RoboTessin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carmichael 's head.
RoboTessin throws a big elbow that misses.
RoboTessin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
RoboTessin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
RoboTessin throws a big right hand that misses.
Carmichael is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
RoboTessin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
RoboTessin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carmichael avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

RoboTessin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and RoboTessin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RoboTessin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carmichael preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as RoboTessin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
RoboTessin throws a strike but Carmichael rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Carmichael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carmichael postures up.
Carmichael is fighting to break RoboTessin's control of his arms but RoboTessin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

RoboTessin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

RoboTessin is looking to cinch up a triangle. Carmichael throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to RoboTessin's body to avoid the submission. RoboTessin has instead reached around Carmichael 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! RoboTessin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Randy RoboTessin!
Randy RoboTessin retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Randy RoboTessin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.