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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Daines (ranked 23640 p4p, 612 weight class) and Sean Franco (ranked 4559 p4p, 476 weight class). Sean Franco has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Daines's chin.

Daines
vs
Franco

192 cm
26
196 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

193 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Daines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Franco!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco wants to clinch
and Daines counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Franco tries to clinch but Daines moves away
and Daines counters with a two punch combo.
Daines lands a nice hook to Franco's body. Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Franco tries to clinch up
and Daines counters with a left and a right that stings Franco.
Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.

Franco forces Daines back against the cage and clinches.
Daines takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daines wants to get back to striking at distance but Franco won't allow it.
Daines wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franco has him pressed against the cage.
Franco connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Mike Daines has been cut.
Franco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Daines is trying to push Franco away but Franco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Franco lands a nice elbow.
Daines tries to break the clinch but Franco is controlling the position.
Franco lands a nice knee to the body.
Daines is breathing heavily.
Daines takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daines takes a knee right on the jaw!

Daines is rocked!
Daines takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Daines is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Franco's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Franco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daines looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franco lands a hook that snaps the head of Daines backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Daines controls the action.
Franco pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Daines! Franco unloads with more strikes and Daines sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Franco!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 23096 p4p, 234 weight class) and Frank Rucco (ranked 23851 p4p, 264 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hanma
vs
Rucco

185 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

192 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Rucco!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma lands a nice shot that snaps Rucco's head back.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hanma moves into the clinch.
Hanma gets through Rucco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hanma lands a left hand.

Hanma pulls guard.

Hanma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rucco is aware though and is defending well.

Rucco drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Rucco off! Rucco jumps back into Hanma's guard.

Rucco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hanma is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hanma has escaped and now he's on top!

Rucco keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.

Rucco looking for a triangle here. Hanma is fighting it but it looks tight! Rucco pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hanma is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Rucco!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Weird Eric (ranked 8155 p4p, 220 weight class) and Lew Rockwell (ranked 7706 p4p, 215 weight class). Eric comes into the arena with Every You, Every Me blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Eric
vs
Rockwell

191 cm
18
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Weird Eric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lew Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses
and Eric counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eric misses with a double jab.
Eric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Eric misses the target.
Eric has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big left from Rockwell misses.
Nice body punch from Eric.
Rockwell throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Eric counter with a right hand.
Rockwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Eric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockwell ducks right into an uppercut from Eric.
A jab from Eric does it's job there.
Eric connects with a single shot there.
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockwell throws a jab when Eric was well out of range.
Rockwell throws a hook but Eric avoids it easily.
Rockwell throws a right hand that misses
letting Eric counter with a right hand.
Eric throws a good cross that connects.
Rockwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lew Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eric lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rockwell throws a push kick but Eric slaps the foot to one side.
Rockwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eric works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eric throws a sloppy head kick and Rockwell moves out of range easily.
Eric is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Eric throws a body punch but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell catches Eric with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Weird Eric has been cut.
Rockwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eric counters with a straight right hand.
Rockwell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eric counters with a stiff right hand.
Eric scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rockwell misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Eric.
Weird Eric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eric swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockwell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell wants to clinch.
Rockwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eric.
Rockwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Eric sprawls well. He's pushed Rockwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rockwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eric counters with a nice body kick.
Eric is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rockwell misses with a few strikes there.
As Rockwell looks to move away, Eric throws a big counter combo but Rockwell just gets out of the way.
Eric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockwell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Erics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rockwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eric cracks the inside of Rockwell's front leg.
Nice shot lands for Eric.
Rockwell scores with a sloppy right hand. Eric should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell throws a shot from downtown. Eric moves away and avoids it.
Eric takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eric with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eric moves away from the strike by Rockwell.
Rockwell throws a looping overhand right but Eric ducks down to avoid it.
Eric staying out of range there.
It looked like Eric was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rockwell.
Rockwell misses with a takedown
and Eric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eric.
Eric half committed to a counter leg kick.
Eric misses with the combination.
A low kick from Rockwell is predictable there
and Eric counters with a good low kick that Rockwell was not able to check.
Rockwell misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rockwell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Eric wants to get back to his feet but Rockwell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rockwell passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rockwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eric desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Eric is defending against the submission attempts here by Rockwell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Weird Eric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Weird Eric's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Eric swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockwell.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut
and Eric counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockwell misses with a looping right.
Eric tests Rockwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Eric counters with a nice body shot.
Rockwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eric swivels and escapes.
Rockwell misses with a looping right.
A big right from Rockwell misses.
Eric scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell misses with a hook.
Eric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rockwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eric swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rockwell misses with a right hand
enabling Eric to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rockwell.
As Rockwell looks to move away, Eric throws a big counter combo but Rockwell just gets out of the way.
A left and a right from Eric both land. Nice combination.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Eric to counter with a crisp jab.

Rockwell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Eric pushes Rockwell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockwell is looking to clinch.
Eric lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rockwell works over Eric's head and body with a nice combination.
Weird Eric is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Rockwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rockwell misses the body punch
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Eric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockwell throws out the jab.
Eric looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eric but Eric pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Eric wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eric buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockwell. Eric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockwell can do to turn this around?
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Eric counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut
and Eric counters with a stiff right hand.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the body
enabling Eric to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell misses with a right hand
and Eric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eric blocks a jab.
Eric is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eric lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters circling - Rockwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Rockwell backs away, Eric returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rockwell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rockwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eric counters with a straight right hand.
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Eric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockwell swings widly with a right hand
enabling Eric to counter with a crisp jab.
Lew Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockwell throws an overhand right that lands on Eric's shoulder, as Eric tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eric.
Rockwell takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eric throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eric scores with a jab.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut. Eric saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Eric on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rockwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockwell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eric under the eye.
Eric lands a head shot.
Rockwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockwell tries to clinch up.
Eric dodges the punch combination from Rockwell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Rockwell misses
and Eric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockwell throws an overhand right that lands on Eric's shoulder, as Eric tries to avoid the shot.
Eric lands a really nice looking cross but Rockwell seems unphased.
Eric lands a head kick. Rockwell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Weird Eric dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Weird Eric's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rockwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Rockwell looks to move away, Eric throws a big counter combo but Rockwell just gets out of the way.
Eric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eric is looking to counter punch.
Rockwell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eric jabs Rockwell right on the nose. Rockwell blinks but takes it well.
Eric goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Eric slips a jab and a cross from Rockwell.
Rockwell misses with a straight left.
Eric lunges at Rockwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rockwell's hand.
Eric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eric ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockwell misses with a looping right.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eric lands with a nice combination. Rockwell backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rockwell.
Eric slips a jab from Rockwell.
Danga de danga de dang - Eric scores with a four punch combination!
Rockwell misses with a body kick.
Rockwell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eric.
Eric is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rockwell misses with a double jab
and Eric counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockwell. Eric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockwell misses with the combination.
Eric cracks a nice hook into Rockwell's ribs.
Rockwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eric scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rockwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eric throws a counter high kick but Rockwell was just alert enough to avoid it.
Eric throws out a powerful jab.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
letting Eric counter with a right hand.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Eric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eric avoids the head kick by Rockwell.
Eric connects with a solid leg kick.
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Eric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Rockwell moves into range and clinches up with Eric.

Eric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eric is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rockwell looks to land a body kick but Eric moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Eric on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Rockwell misses its intended target.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut
and Eric counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Eric.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Eric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockwell misses with a hook. Eric ducked under it nicely.
Eric bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rockwell's head.

Eric clinches up against the cage.
Eric throws a head punch that misses.
Eric tries to work over Rockwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Eric.
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but Eric turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eric.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eric lands a right hand.
Eric throws a head punch that misses.
Rockwell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eric lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Eric.

Eric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell throws a combination that misses
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockwell scores with a nice right hand.
Lew Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric digs a good hook to Rockwell's body.
Rockwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Eric circles away.
Rockwell fails to land the takedown.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Eric counters with a nice uppercut.
Eric scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Weird Eric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eric, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Weird Eric!
During a confident post fight interview, Weird Eric thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Rammun (ranked 5103 p4p, 474 weight class) and Officer Friendly (ranked 4816 p4p, 465 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rammun
vs
Friendly

177 cm
24
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

176 cm
26
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Rammun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Officer Friendly!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rammun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Friendly swivels and escapes.
Rammun throws a series of punches but Friendly moves out of range.
No joy there for Friendly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Friendly throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Rammun holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Friendly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Friendly wants a takedown but no success here.
Friendly just leaning against Rammun, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friendly looking to slow down the pace here.
Rammun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Friendly.
Rammun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Friendly's efforts to push away.
Friendly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friendly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Friendly has Rammun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rammun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rammun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Friendly's efforts to push away.
Friendly is looking to control Rammun's arms but Rammun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Friendly has his back to the cage.
Rammun controlling the action here for a moment.

Rammun breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Rammun. No joy for Friendly on that attempt.
Luke Rammun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Officer Friendly.
Friendly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rammun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rammun moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friendly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Friendly has a takedown stuffed.
Rammun blocks a head kick by Friendly.
Friendly just misses with a punch to the body.
Friendly throws a lazy body kick

and Rammun counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friendly wants to improve his position but Rammun is controlling well.
Rammun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Friendly wants to improve his position but Rammun is controlling well.
Rammun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friendly keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rammun 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.

Rammun is looking for a kimura here.
Friendly is pressing down on Rammun's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rammun slips nicely into half guard.
Friendly wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Friendly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rammun moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Friendly.
Friendly looking for a sweep but Rammun has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rammun avoids the attempt from Friendly to control.
Rammun looking to ground and pound but Friendly is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rammun manages to capitalize on a mistake by Friendly to take his back!
Friendly can't escape the position.

Rammun is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Friendly is defending well though. Rammun let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A swing and a miss from Friendly.
Rammun moves out of range of the body kick.
Rammun tries to work over Friendly's front leg with a kick but Friendly checks it.
Friendly swings for the body but Rammun moves out of range.
Rammun appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rammun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friendly can do to turn this around?
Friendly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rammun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rammun throws a body punch but Friendly moves out of range.
Officer Friendly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friendly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rammun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friendly tries to land a front kick but Rammun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rammun half committed to a counter leg kick.
Friendly stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Rammun. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rammun blocks a head kick by Friendly.
Rammun feinted with a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Friendly.
Friendly throws a head kick but Rammun moves out of range.

Friendly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Friendly is looking to stall here but Rammun recovers full guard.
Friendly lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Rammun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rammun is looking for a triangle but Friendly pushes his legs off easily.
Friendly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Friendly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Friendly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Friendly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Friendly with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Friendly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Friendly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Friendly wants to pass the guard but Rammun is keeping the position.
Friendly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friendly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Friendly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Friendly scoring with punches to the head and body.

Rammun is rocked!

Rammun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Friendly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Friendly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Friendly wants to control from the top but Rammun keeps moving.
Friendly distracts Rammun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Rammun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Friendly gets to his feet and stands over Rammun, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rammun felt that one! Friendly unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rammun from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Officer Friendly!
A victorious Officer Friendly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolfo Fernando (ranked 3345 p4p, 428 weight class) and Dr A Hedgeh (ranked 1833 p4p, 278 weight class). Hedgeh has chosen Dr Who? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Adolfo Fernando has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Fernando
vs
A Hedgeh

207 cm
27
219 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

195 cm
28
217 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolfo Fernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr A Hedgeh!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedgeh throws a right hand that Fernando ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernando also avoids with ease.

Hedgeh shoots in and gets a takedown into Fernando's guard.

Fernando is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fernando tries to throw a body punch but Hedgeh avoids it by throwing Fernando back against the cage.
Fernando misses with the head strike.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
Hedgeh fails to pull guard.
A short left from Hedgeh.
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hedgeh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernando is trying to push Hedgeh away but Hedgeh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hedgeh misses with a punch on the inside.
Fernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fernando has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hedgeh misses with the head strike.
Hedgeh misses with a punch on the inside.
Hedgeh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Fernando wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedgeh wants to stall.

Hedgeh gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fernando will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fernando wants to stand and escape but Hedgeh is having none of it.
Hedgeh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hedgeh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hedgeh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hedgeh postures up in Fernando's guard and throws a big left but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando wants to stand up but Hedgeh is controlling him.
Hedgeh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hedgeh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hedgeh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hedgeh stops Fernando from standing up.
Hedgeh lands a couple of digs.

Fernando pushes Hedgeh off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A jab from Hedgeh misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh closes the distance and clinches up with Fernando, looking for a takedown. Hedgeh pushes Fernando against the cage but Fernando circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Hedgeh backs away, Fernando returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Hedgeh misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fernando has Hedgeh up against the cage in a clinch.
Hedgeh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr A Hedgeh.
Fernando prevents a takedown attempt there.

Hedgeh jumps guard.
Hedgeh controls Fernando momentarily but Fernando frees himself.
Fernando won't allow Hedgeh to get back to his feet.
Hedgeh pulls Fernando in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hedgeh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Fernando gets to his feet. Hedgeh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hedgeh looks for a takedown but Fernando sprawls well.
Fernando is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hedgeh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Dr A Hedgeh has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fernando pushes Hedgeh up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedgeh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedgeh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fernando just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hedgeh looking for a takedown.
Hedgeh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fernando walks away with a smile on his face. Hedgeh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hedgeh throws a poor cross that misses
and Fernando counters with a two punch combo.
Hedgeh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernando is fending him off so far but Hedgeh persists. Nope, Fernando circles away and we're back to standing.
Hedgeh closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Hedgeh! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolfo Fernando!
Adolfo Fernando bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seb Sha (ranked 853 p4p, 128 weight class) and Soul Jah (ranked 1656 p4p, 259 weight class). Jah has chosen Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sha
vs
Jah

187 cm
33
210 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

196 cm
37
214 lbs
31 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seb Sha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soul Jah!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jah misses with an uppercut. Sha saw that one coming.
It looked like Sha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jah.
Sha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jah misses with a head kick.
It looked like Sha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jah.
Sha misses with a series of wild punches.
Jah 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.
Jah swings for the body but Sha moves out of range.
Sha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Jah.
Jah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sha lands a body shot.

Sha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jah manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sha throws a big right hand that misses.
Jah looking to control.
Sha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jah's guard.
Sha is looking to take a break and control but Jah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sha is working away from the top position though.
Sha is looking to advance position but Jah won't allow it.
Jah wants to get back to full guard.
Sha lands strikes from half guard.
Jah wants to control but Sha is keeping busy.
Jah tries to get to full guard but Sha has control of the leg.
Jah wants to control but Sha is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sha is keen to just control but Jah is a slippery customer.
Sha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha drops an elbow to the side of Jah's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sha connects with a nice short shot to Jah's temple.
Jah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jah defends it well.
Sha prevents Jah from standing back up.
Sha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jah wants to get back to full guard.
Jah is not content to let Sha control the position.
Sha is really struggling to control Jah but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jah trying to control from the bottom.
Sha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Sha's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jah tries to get to full guard but Sha has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sha lands with a punch from half guard.
Sha looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Sha is working for a submission of some sort.
Jah is looking to improve his position.
Jah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sha stopping the sweep attempt from Jah.
Sha working some strikes from top position.
Jah keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully.
Sha looking to pass the guard.
Jah keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sha trying to control the position from guard on top but Jah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sha wants to pass the guard but Jah is keeping the position.
Jah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sha manages to get himself to full guard.

Sha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Sha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sha 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sha shoots in looking for a takedown but Jah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sha looks to throw the jab but Jah is out of range.
Sha connects with a body shot.
Sha moves out of range of the leg kick from Jah.
Donk. Jah catches Sha right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Sha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sha manages to avoid it.
Sha keeps Jah at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jah circles away quickly and effectively.
Jah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Donk. Sha catches Jah right on the button with a cross.
Jah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sha throwing a counter right hand but Jah manages to avoid it.
Sha misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jah! But no joy.
Jah throws a body kick that misses

and Sha counters with a single leg into guard. Jah didn't expect that.
Jah is wriggling around but Sha manages to pass to half guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jah is trying to maintain the position but Sha is very close to passing his half guard.
Sha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sha is trying to control the action in half guard but Jah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Seb Sha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sha's guard.

Sha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jah wants to control from the top but Sha keeps moving.
Sha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sha trying to control but Jah is working from the bottom.
Sha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sha content to stall in guard here.
Jah looking for a sweep. Not yet Jah, not yet.
Sha prevents Jah from getting back to his feet.
Jah trying to control the position.
Sha chips away with some ground and pound.
Sha lands a couple of digs.
Jah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sha is one step ahead there.
Sha throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sha is stalling in the full guard.
Sha chips away with some ground and pound.
Jah wants to sweep but no luck.
Jah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sha wants to control from the top but Jah keeps moving.
Sha is looking to work some ground and pound but Jah has wrist control.
Sha trying to control but Jah is working from the bottom.
Sha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sha manages to get himself to full guard.

Sha wants to sweep here but Jah controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seb Sha dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sha throws a shot to the body.
Sha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jah.
Sha staying out of range there.
Jah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha throws a shot to the body.
Sha connects with a leg kick. Jah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jah throws a poor cross that misses
and Sha counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sha counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jah, right into the meat.
Jah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jah can do to turn this around?
Jah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sha's head.
Jah looks to land a left hand but Sha moved out of range nicely.
Jah tries a low kick but Sha avoids it.
Sha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Jah.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sha scores with the left hand. Jah knows he should have avoided that one.
Sha ducks under a wild hook from Jah.

Sha gets the takedown into side control.
Soul Jah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sha moves into full mount!
Jah regains half guard.
Sha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jah gets back to full guard.
Sha connects with a couple of short punches.
Sha is stalling in the full guard.
Sha wants to control from the top but Jah keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sha wants to control from the top but Jah keeps moving.
Sha being controlled here momentarily.
Jah keeping moving, preventing Sha from controlling successfully.
Jah has Sha pulled in close to control his posture.
Sha throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jah controls Sha momentarily but Sha frees himself.
Sha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Jah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seb Sha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four 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.
Sha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sha stopping the sweep attempt from Jah.
Jah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sha stops Jah from standing up.
Jah looking for a sweep. Not yet Jah, not yet.
Sha controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jah dodges the punch combination from Sha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sha.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Sha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Sha!
A relieved looking Seb Sha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Soul Jah was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude tried to bite my dick off! Unreal man!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Yaj (ranked 951 p4p, 153 weight class) and Carlos Danger (ranked 623 p4p, 96 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Yaj
vs
Danger

188 cm
23
195 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

193 cm
24
215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Yaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Danger!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaj looks to throw the jab but Danger is out of range.
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yaj misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Danger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yaj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
and Danger counters with a nice uppercut.
Danger is looking to score with low kicks.
Danger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danger slips a jab from Yaj.
Yaj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yaj misses with an uppercut. Danger saw that one coming.
Danger throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Danger scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj missing with a left hand there. Danger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danger throws a leg kick but Yaj moved away.
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but Danger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yaj blocks a jab.
Yaj throws a body punch but Danger moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yaj.
A jab from Yaj does it's job there.
Danger throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab from Danger.
Yaj throws a hook but Danger blocks it.
Danger misses with a low kick.
Danger misses with an uppercut. Yaj saw that one coming.
A big right from Yaj misses.
Yaj is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Danger misses.
Carlos Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj tests Danger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Danger counters with a three punch combo that has Yaj backing up. Yaj nods at Danger to acknowledge the strikes.

Danger closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danger swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Danger misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danger misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danger.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Danger.
Danger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danger.
Danger lands a shoulder strike.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Danger avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Danger blocking some punches.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danger swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Yaj tries a body shot but Danger blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Danger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danger looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely.
Yaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yaj moves away from the strike by Danger.
Yaj is looking to counter punch.
Danger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Danger throws an off balance right hand
letting Yaj counter with a right hand.
Yaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danger throws a series of punches but Yaj avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Yaj wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danger slips under a jab from Yaj.
Danger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yaj throws a jab when Danger was well out of range.
A jab from Danger misses.
Yaj misses with an uppercut
letting Danger counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj throws a big shot that misses.
Danger moves out of range of the strikes.
Danger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Yaj.
Nice body punch from Danger.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
Yaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danger slips a straight right by Yaj.
Yaj throws a body punch but Danger moves out of range.
Danger throws a hook but Yaj avoids it easily.
Yaj connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danger throws the left hand but Yaj avoids the punch easily.
Yaj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danger misses with a low kick as Yaj jumps back.
Danger throws a leg kick that misses.
Yaj misses with a straight left.
Danger misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yaj throws a jab when Danger was well out of range.
A big right from Danger misses.
Pat Yaj is winning the standup battle so far.
Danger ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Danger dodges the punch combination from Yaj.
Yaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yaj misses with a straight left.
Danger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Danger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danger throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj.
Yaj was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger misses with a looping left.
Danger moves out of range of the strikes.
Danger unleashes a big counter combination but Yaj bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Danger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
No joy there for Danger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yaj throws a big counter combination but Danger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

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

Yaj is rocked!

It looks like Pat Yaj has been cut.
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!
Danger ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Yaj out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Danger!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pendragon (ranked 450 p4p, 69 weight class) and John Ruth (ranked 517 p4p, 78 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pendragon
vs
Ruth

189 cm
25
195 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

178 cm
29
195 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Bullet Proof System

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruth. That snapped Pendragon's head back.
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruth was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pendragon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ruth is able to avoid easily.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ruth shoots in and drives through. Pendragon sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruth takes one to the side of the head.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pendragon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruth on the side of the head.
Ruth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pendragon misses with the combination.
Ruth slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Ruth misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Pendragon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Ruth drives through with a takedown into Pendragon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Pendragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ruth postures up in Pendragon's guard and throws a big left but Pendragon blocks it.
Ruth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Q Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pendragon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Ruth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruth connects with a couple of short punches.
Pendragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pendragon is trying to keep Ruth in close.
Pendragon is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pendragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pendragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruth works over Pendragon with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth cracks Pendragon with a solid left hand.
Ruth is in close to Pendragon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruth works over Pendragon with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Pendragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Pendragon has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Pendragon looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pendragon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruth is working Pendragon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pendragon seems keen to control Ruth's posture.
Ruth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pendragon has Ruth pulled in close to control his posture.
Ruth passes into half guard.

Ruth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pendragon wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
Pendragon is looking to control Ruth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pendragon avoid being mounted?
Ruth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Ruth seems to be working for a kimura but Pendragon defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ruth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ruth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ruth tries to bum rush Pendragon with a series of wild strikes but Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pendragon is looking for a counter combo.
Pendragon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pendragon slips a jab and a cross from Ruth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth wants to clinch up but Pendragon keeps it at a distance.
Ruth dives in and grabs Pendragon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pendragon pushes down on Ruth's head and hops out.
Pendragon stuns Ruth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pendragon slips a straight right by Ruth.
Pendragon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pendragon connects with a nice looking jab.
Pendragon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth connects with a body shot.
Ruth takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth throws an off balance right hand
and Pendragon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pendragon takes one to the chin there.
Pendragon slips under a jab.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Pendragon.
Arthur Pendragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pendragon's head.

Ruth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pendragon manages to get back to half guard.
Pendragon wants to get back to his feet.

Pendragon actively working from the bottom here.
Ruth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pendragon wants to control but Ruth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth slips a nice elbow through Pendragon's hands, connecting with Pendragon's forehead.
Ruth thows a huge punch but Pendragon dodges it nicely.
Pendragon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruth.
Ruth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon trying to control from the bottom.
Ruth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pendragon is looking to improve his position.
Ruth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruth wants to pass to mount but Pendragon is defending the position.
Ruth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pendragon taking some punishment here, with Ruth in his half guard.
Ruth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pendragon is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ruth thows a huge punch but Pendragon dodges it nicely.
Ruth is keen to just control but Pendragon is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is nestled in close to Pendragon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
John Ruth has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Pendragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pendragon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruth working Pendragon over with strikes.
Pendragon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruth.

Ruth is trying to work for a kimura but Pendragon is defending well.
Ruth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pendragon defending well though.
Ground and pound from Ruth.
Ruth slips a nice elbow through Pendragon's hands, connecting with Pendragon's forehead.
Ruth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ruth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pendragon defending well though.
Ruth prevents Pendragon from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon is pressing down on Ruth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Pendragon is trying to keep Ruth in close.

Pendragon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruth is aware though and is defending well.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pendragon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pendragon keeping full guard, as Ruth tries to pass.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth postures up in Pendragon's guard and throws a big left but Pendragon blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ruth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pendragon 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.
A big left from Ruth misses.
Pendragon slips a jab from Ruth.
Pendragon throws a right hand that Ruth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruth also avoids with ease.
Pendragon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon misses with a two punch combination.
Pendragon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruth throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Ruth scores with a shot to the body.
Pendragon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruth fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
Arthur Pendragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Pendragon throws a big shot that misses.
Pendragon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendragon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pendragon at a distance.
A left lands for Ruth.
Pendragon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pendragon on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Ruth.

Ruth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ruth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pendragon is trying to get back to full guard.
Pendragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruth works over Pendragon with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth throws an elbow that misses. Pendragon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruth's guard. Nice move by Pendragon!

Ruth is looking for a triangle but Pendragon pushes his legs off easily.
Ruth trying to keep a closed guard but Pendragon is proving a slippery customer.
Ruth wants to sweep but no luck.
Pendragon passes Ruth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruth trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon tries to pass to full mount but Ruth defends it.
Pendragon moves into full mount! Ruth won't be happy about that!

Pendragon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ruth manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ruth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arthur Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruth trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pendragon is working for a kimura but Ruth is defending it quite comfortably.

Ruth looking for submissions off his back.
Ruth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Ruth looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Ruth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!
John Ruth took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160) for their support in the buildup to the fight.