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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Senju (ranked 25091 p4p, 546 weight class) and Nic Sella (ranked 23934 p4p, 527 weight class). Sella has chosen Warm up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Senju
vs
Sella

172 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
169 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashi Senju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nic Sella!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sella takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sella looks winded!
Senju shoots in for a double leg but Sella sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Senju throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Senju cracks a nice hook into Sella's ribs.

Senju closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Senju has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Senju closes the distance and pushes Sella back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sella has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Senju scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Senju prevents the takedown attempt.

Senju breaks the clinch.
Senju misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nic Sella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Senju looks for the body kick but Sella saw that one coming.

Senju forces Sella back against the cage and clinches.
Senju looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Senju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Sella. No joy for Senju on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Senju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Senju shoots for a takedown but Sella saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sella moves in looking to clinch but Senju pushes him off.
Sella is looking to clinch.
Sella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Senju throws a big counter combination but Sella scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Senju throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sella's waist but Sella gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Senju off to one side.
Sella lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Senju moves into the clinch.
Senju is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sella is defending well.
Sella stalling.
Sella goes for a takedown attempt but Senju pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sella dodges the punch combination from Senju.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Senju closes the distance and clinches.
Sella gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Senju.
Senju lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sella fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sella trying to land knees to the body.

Senju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sella blocks a head kick by Senju.
Sella doesn't manage to clinch there - Senju circles away.
Senju attempts a counter takedown but Sella avoids it well and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sella stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sella wants it to stay on the feet.
Senju shoots for a double leg takedown but Sella sprawls well. He's pushed Senju's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Sella has managed to clinch.
Senju prevents a takedown attempt there.
Senju is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sella is looking for a takedown.
Senju displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sella up against the cage.
Senju fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senju tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sella just stands there and leans against the cage.
Senju jumps guard but Sella stands there with Senju around his waist. Senju gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sella.

Sella is trying to trip Senju. He has hold of a leg but Senju is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sella persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Senju scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Sella gets a clinch.
Senju has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sella is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Senju avoiding damage as Sella throws knees to the body.
Senju misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Senju dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sella fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Senju was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sella misses with a series of wild punches.
Senju shoots in looking for a takedown but Sella manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Senju's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sella tries to land a front kick but Senju steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sella stuffs the takedown.
Sella takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Senju tries to land a front kick but Sella steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Senju closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Senju as Sella tries to tie him up.
Sella is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senju tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Senju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sella just misses with a elbow thrown towards Senju's brow.
Senju stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Senju manages to break the clinch.
Sella misses with a series of wild punches.
Senju tries for a takedown but Sella sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Senju misses with a wild body shot.
Senju tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sella sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Senju somewhat.
Sella displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Senju.
Sella wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senju shoots in and drives through. Sella sprawls well.

Sella closes the distance and clinches.
Senju is pushing Sella up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Senju fails to pull guard.
Sella's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sella prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Senju.
Senju tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Senju wants to take the fight to the mat but Sella manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Senju tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sella smiles and moves away.
Sella swinging wildly here.

Sella pushes Senju up against the cage in a clinch.
Sella goes for a takedown in the clinch but Senju prevents it.

Senju breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senju fails with a takedown attempt.
Senju defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sella.
A left and a right from Sella both land. Nice combination.
Sella wants to clinch.
Senju misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sella is trying to counter with his kicks.
Senju keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sella on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sella keeps Senju at a distance using the push kick.

Senju darts in and clinches Sella up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nic Sella showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Sella blocks a head kick by Senju.
Senju avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sella tries to close the distance and clinch up but Senju swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Senju misses with a body shot.
Takashi Senju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sella moves in looking to clinch but Senju pushes him off.
Senju keeps the fight on the outside.
Senju fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sella just manages to avoid it.
Sella fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Senju throws a leg kick that misses.
Senju shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sella as he avoids it easily.
Takashi Senju is winning the standup battle so far.
Senju stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Senju wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Senju darts in and clinches Sella up against the cage.
Sella tries to circle away but Senju has him pinned against the cage.
Senju jumps guard but Sella turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sella can't break the clinch.
Sella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Senju pulls guard.
Sella trying to control the position from guard on top but Senju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sella stopping the sweep attempt from Senju.
Senju pulls Sella in to control the position.

Senju wriggles free and stands up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Senju is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sella to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Senju. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sella prevents the takedown attempt.
Takashi Senju has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sella tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Senju avoids it.
Senju blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Senju manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Senju is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Senju manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sella throws a right hand that Senju ducks under and follows up with a left that Senju also avoids with ease.
Senju changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Senju has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sella is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Sella rushes Senju and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Senju.
Senju drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sella pulls his leg out and moves away.

Sella clinches.
Sella is stalling here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sella just misses with a elbow thrown towards Senju's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sella missing with knees to the body.
Senju wants a takedown.
Sella wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Senju has him pressed against the cage.
Senju jumps guard but Sella turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sella trying to land knees to the body.
Sella looking to stall.
Senju slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sella fails to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Senju showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Senju has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Senju!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alec Burns (ranked 4496 p4p, 360 weight class) and Tyrell Jackson (ranked 4720 p4p, 373 weight class). Burns's entrance music is Alberto Del Rio theme song. A fine choice. Jackson has chosen The World is Yours as his entrance music. The key to victory for Alec Burns has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Burns
vs
Jackson

168 cm
20
145 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

166 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrell Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Jackson.
Burns thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson cracks Burns with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Burns taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Burns takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Burns is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Burns is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Burns taking punishment in the form of punches.

Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jackson cracks Burns with a big right hand but Burns just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jackson prevents Burns from escaping the position.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Burns taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Burns is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Burns wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burns, who protects the arm well.
Burns pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Burns is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Burns throws Jackson to one side and escapes!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burns is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burns's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is working Burns over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burns wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Burns scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Jackson shoots in.
Alec Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson looks winded!
Burns scores with a push kick.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burns swinging wildly here.
Jackson tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burns counters with a leg kick.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Burns.
Burns is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Jackson is rocked!
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?

Burns feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas! Jackson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burns finish him?!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
A head kick by Burns - that's a beauty! Jackson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Burns can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alec Burns!
Alec Burns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Ferguson (ranked 7376 p4p, 557 weight class) and Cezary Kesik (ranked 6903 p4p, 535 weight class). Ferguson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Crusher. Kesik is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kękę - Presja. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cezary Kesik was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ferguson
vs
Kesik

188 cm
25
203 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
197 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cezary Kesik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferguson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kesik tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson is looking for a counter combo.

Ferguson tries to keep at a distance but Kesik has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kesik.
Kesik tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferguson avoids the damage to the body.
Kesik struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Kesik landing knees to the body.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Kesik is controlling the position.
Kesik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kesik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Kesik crunches a lovely knee into Ferguson's ribcage.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Kesik digs a right hand into Ferguson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferguson's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kesik lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Jim Ferguson has been cut.

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

Kesik closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson is trying to force a seperation but Kesik has the dominant position.
Kesik lands an elbow that stopped Ferguson in his tracks for a moment.
Ferguson takes a knee right on the jaw!

Ferguson is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kesik.
Oh Ferguson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kesik lands a nice elbow.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferguson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ferguson can't break the clinch.
Kesik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kesik throws out a powerful jab.
Ferguson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kesik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferguson somewhat.
Kesik looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Kesik pushes Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.

Kesik manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferguson.
Kesik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
Kesik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kesik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Kesik keeps him there for the moment.
Kesik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Kesik throws knees to the body.
Kesik tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferguson avoids the damage to the body.
Kesik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kesik has Ferguson pressed against the cage, preventing Ferguson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Kesik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Ferguson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kesik pushes Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kesik's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kesik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kesik has double underhooks.
Ferguson fails to pull guard.
Kesik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Ferguson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Kesik breaks from the clinch.
Kesik throws a body shot but no joy.

Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.
Kesik throws an elbow but it misses.
Kesik lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kesik after a bit of a struggle.
Kesik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kesik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Kesik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kesik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kesik is leaning against Ferguson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kesik tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Kesik back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesik lands a nice knee to the body.
Kesik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Kesik on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kesik gets through Ferguson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Kesik breaks the clinch.
Kesik avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
As Ferguson backs off Kesik throws a huge counter combo but Ferguson manages to avoid it all.

Kesik clinches.

Kesik breaks from the clinch.
Kesik fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ferguson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kesik lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Kesik is controlling the position.
Kesik scores with a hook to the body.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.

Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kesik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kesik scores with a knee to the head.
Kesik controlling the action here for a moment.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kesik breaks the clinch.
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kesik tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Kesik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kesik is working Ferguson over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kesik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kesik doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Kesik clinches up against the cage.
Kesik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kesik lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kesik lands a nice shot to the body.
Kesik lands an elbow inside.
Kesik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Kesik lands with a right to the head.
Kesik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kesik.
A shot in the inside from Kesik.
Nice elbow from Kesik.
Kesik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kesik presses Ferguson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kesik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kesik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferguson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kesik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kesik lands a knee to the body.
Kesik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kesik lands an elbow that stopped Ferguson in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kesik.
Kesik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kesik.
Kesik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cezary Kesik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Kesik on the inside.

Kesik breaks the clinch.
Kesik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kesik off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferguson misses its target.

Kesik moves into the clinch.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kesik has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ferguson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kesik can turn it around.
Kesik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Kesik keeps him there for the moment.
Kesik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kesik lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Kesik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Kesik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kesik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferguson up against the cage.
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kesik has him pressed against the cage.
Kesik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kesik.
Kesik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kesik lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferguson fails to pull guard.
Kesik working Ferguson over with knees to the body.

Kesik manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kesik closes the distance and pushes Ferguson back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Kesik.
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!
Kesik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Kesik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Kesik.
Kesik lands an elbow inside that Ferguson shrugs off.
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kesik has double underhooks.
Kesik lands an elbow inside.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body.
Kesik digs a right hand into Ferguson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferguson's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kesik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kesik lands a nice uppercut.
Kesik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cezary Kesik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Ferguson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kesik throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson is looking to wear down Kesik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kesik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kesik moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.
Kesik is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
Jim Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferguson.
Kesik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferguson shoots for a takedown but Kesik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kesik dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.

Kesik closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik has Ferguson pressed against the cage, preventing Ferguson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Ferguson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kesik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
Kesik lands a body punch in the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kesik clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kesik presses Ferguson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kesik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Kesik lands a nice elbow.
Kesik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kesik controlling the action here for a moment.
Kesik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kesik keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kesik lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Kesik lands a nice elbow.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Kesik is controlling the position.

Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kesik is defended easily by Ferguson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kesik moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kesik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Kesik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kesik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferguson's brow.

Kesik breaks the clinch.
Kesik doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.

Kesik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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.

Kesik escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jim Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kesik moves away.
Jim Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kesik is looking to clinch.
Ferguson swings for the body but Kesik moves out of range.
It seemed like Kesik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferguson!
Cezary Kesik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kesik stuffs the takedown.
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from Kesik.
Ferguson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.

Kesik rushes Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kesik can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kesik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ferguson pushes Kesik up against the cage in a clinch.
Kesik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple.
Kesik keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kesik tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson is trying to force a seperation but Kesik has the dominant position.
Ferguson is trying to push Kesik away but Kesik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Kesik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kesik leaves Ferguson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferguson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cezary Kesik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kesik 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cezary Kesik!
During a confident post fight interview, Cezary Kesik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jim Ferguson spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't think I could suck any worse. I was wrong. Time to retire'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adis Dervisevic (ranked 5266 p4p, 383 weight class) and Frank Ennis (ranked 6347 p4p, 416 weight class). The key to victory for Adis Dervisevic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dervisevic
vs
Ennis

190 cm
18
268 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adis Dervisevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ennis!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dervisevic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dervisevic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ennis. Ennis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dervisevic has a takedown stuffed.
Dervisevic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ennis! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adis Dervisevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dervisevic shoots in for a takedown but Ennis shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dervisevic misses with a takedown
and Ennis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ennis avoids the head kick by Dervisevic.
Dervisevic misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dervisevic misses with a double jab
and Dervisevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Adis Dervisevic has been cut.
Dervisevic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ennis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dervisevic's knee momentarily.
Dervisevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Ennis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dervisevic could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dervisevic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ennis counters with a series of strikes. Dervisevic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dervisevic is breathing heavily.
Dervisevic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a stiff right hand.
Ennis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dervisevic looks to clinch
and Ennis counters with a nice body shot.
Dervisevic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ennis defends well and Dervisevic ends up having to push Ennis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dervisevic wants to clinch
enabling Ennis to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dervisevic misses with a takedown
and Ennis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dervisevic fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dervisevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ennis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dervisevic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ennis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dervisevic darts in trying to clinch
and Ennis counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ennis keeps the fight on the outside.
As Dervisevic backs off Ennis throws a huge counter combo but Dervisevic manages to avoid it all.
Ennis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ennis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dervisevic moves to clinch but Ennis breaks away
and Ennis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dervisevic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ennis defends it nicely.
Ennis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dervisevic throws a combination that misses
enabling Ennis to counter with a crisp jab.
Dervisevic throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ennis counter with a right hand.
Dervisevic has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ennis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ennis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dervisevic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dervisevic misses with a takedown
and Ennis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Adis Dervisevic's cut is getting worse.
Frank Ennis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dervisevic throws a combination that misses
and Ennis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Ennis as Dervisevic shoots in.
Adis Dervisevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dervisevic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ennis counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dervisevic fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Ennis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adis Dervisevic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dervisevic misses with a straight right.
Dervisevic tries to clinch
and Ennis counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Dervisevic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ennis doesn't seem phased though.
Dervisevic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ennis counters with a nice uppercut.
Dervisevic misses with a takedown
and Ennis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adis Dervisevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dervisevic throws the kick towards the body but Ennis avoids it.
Ennis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dervisevic tries to clinch
and Ennis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Dervisevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ennis avoids a kick to the body.
Ennis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dervisevic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ennis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dervisevic somewhat.
Ennis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ennis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dervisevic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adis Dervisevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ennis stuffs the takedown.
Dervisevic tries to clinch up
and Ennis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dervisevic goes for a double leg but Ennis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ennis continues to drive forward.
Ennis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dervisevic misses with a kick to the body.
Ennis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dervisevic shoots in looking for a takedown but Ennis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dervisevic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ennis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dervisevic throws a lazy right hand but Ennis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dervisevic misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ennis counter with a right hand.
Dervisevic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dervisevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Ennis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dervisevic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ennis is looking for the big counter here.
Ennis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ennis counters with a left and a right that stings Dervisevic.
Dervisevic throws a hook but Ennis blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dervisevic looks to clinch
and Ennis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dervisevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ennis throws out a counter right but Dervisevic avoids it with no problem.
Ennis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ennis swats away the attempt to clinch by Dervisevic.
A little jabbing left from Ennis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dervisevic misses with a double jab
and Ennis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dervisevic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ennis counters with a stiff right hand.

Dervisevic is rocked!
Dervisevic tries for a takedown but Ennis circles away easily
and Ennis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Dervisevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dervisevic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dervisevic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a huge left! Dervisevic is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ennis isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dervisevic from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ennis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Ennis!
Frank Ennis spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory Rothstein (ranked 24299 p4p, 535 weight class) and Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai (ranked 3261 p4p, 339 weight class). Rory Rothstein has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rothstein
vs
Aumkatongchiangmai

185 cm
27
155 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

173 cm
26
157 lbs
7 - 5 - 3

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Rothstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 3, fighting out of New York, Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aumkatongchiangmai lands a high kick to the side of Rothstein's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Aumkatongchiangmai dives into guard, looking to finish.

Rothstein is rocked!

It looks like Rory Rothstein has been cut.
Rothstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aumkatongchiangmai is one step ahead there.
Oh Rothstein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aumkatongchiangmai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai stops Rothstein from standing up.
Rothstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aumkatongchiangmai is one step ahead there.
Aumkatongchiangmai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rothstein is proving hard to escape from.
Aumkatongchiangmai is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Aumkatongchiangmai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rothstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aumkatongchiangmai has managed to get both his arms back between Rothstein's legs - danger averted.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to stand and escape but instead Rothstein has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Rothstein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rothstein would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rothstein wants to stand but Aumkatongchiangmai is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to stand up but Rothstein is controlling him.

Rothstein 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.

Rothstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rothstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to stand up but Rothstein is controlling him.

Rothstein drops back looking for a leg! Aumkatongchiangmai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aumkatongchiangmai manages to kick Rothstein off! Rothstein jumps back into Aumkatongchiangmai's guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to stand but Rothstein is controlling the position.
Rothstein seems to have got his legs back now.

Rothstein 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rothstein 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.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Rothstein gets to his feet - Aumkatongchiangmai follows without any prompting.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a nice looking combination but Rothstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Rothstein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aumkatongchiangmai's half guard.

Rothstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rothstein seems to be working for a kimura but Aumkatongchiangmai defends the submission attempt.

Rothstein is looking for a kimura here.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to escape.

Rothstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aumkatongchiangmai pushes Rothstein off looking to stand but Rothstein dives back in and keeps control.

Rothstein is looking for a kimura here.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to kick Rothstein off but Rothstein keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to kick Rothstein off in order to stand up. Rothstein Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Aumkatongchiangmai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rothstein asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Rothstein decides to stand back up. Rothstein steps back and let's Aumkatongchiangmai get back to his feet.
Rothstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aumkatongchiangmai circles away quickly and effectively.
Aumkatongchiangmai moves out of range as Rothstein strikes.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aumkatongchiangmai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rothstein tries to land a leg kick but Aumkatongchiangmai saw it coming and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Aumkatongchiangmai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aumkatongchiangmai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aumkatongchiangmai moves out of range as Rothstein throws a body kick.
Rothstein misses with a double jab.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rothstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rothstein throws a hook to the side of Aumkatongchiangmai's head but Aumkatongchiangmai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Aumkatongchiangmai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rothstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothstein throws a push kick but Aumkatongchiangmai slaps the foot to one side.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Rothstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aumkatongchiangmai ducks under a wild hook from Rothstein.
Aumkatongchiangmai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rothstein throws out the jab.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rothstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Aumkatongchiangmai misses.
Aumkatongchiangmai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rory Rothstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rory Rothstein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a few strikes there.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rothstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rothstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to stand back up but Rothstein is controlling him
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to escape back to his feet but Rothstein uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Rothstein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Rothstein decides to stand back up. Rothstein steps back and let's Aumkatongchiangmai get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Rothstein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to bum rush Rothstein with a series of wild strikes but Rothstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aumkatongchiangmai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rothstein.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rothstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Rothstein throws a nice looking combination but Aumkatongchiangmai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch but Rothstein moves out of range.
Rothstein throwing a counter right hand but Aumkatongchiangmai manages to avoid it.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a two punch combination.
Aumkatongchiangmai is breathing heavily.
Rothstein throws a head kick but Aumkatongchiangmai moves out of range.
Rothstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whack! Aumkatongchiangmai lands a heavy head kick that drops Rothstein. The ref tackles Aumkatongchiangmai to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rothstein was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Golden Sage Lll (ranked 4323 p4p, 342 weight class) and Pimpis Tramps (ranked 25195 p4p, 461 weight class). Sage Lll comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the jungle. Pimpis Tramps will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Sage Lll
vs
Tramps

190 cm
22
271 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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, Golden Sage Lll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pimpis Tramps!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tramps fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sage Lll to the ground. Tramps is now in Sage Lll's guard.
Tramps is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Sage Lll is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tramps frees his head nicely. Oh but Sage Lll has switched to an armbar! Tramps is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Golden Sage Lll!
As Golden Sage Lll got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I was prepared to kill this man, he got lucky tonight'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bagietka (ranked 6770 p4p, 501 weight class) and Bobby Scott (ranked 2087 p4p, 245 weight class). Michal Bagietka looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Bagietka
vs
Scott

187 cm
21
176 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

177 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michal Bagietka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Scott!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Scott clinches.
Scott creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bagietka's defenses.
Bagietka takes an elbow to the temple.
Scott struggles to land a body shot inside as Bagietka controls his hands.
Scott lands a nice shot to the body.
Bagietka is breathing heavily.
Bagietka takes an elbow to the temple.
Scott lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Michal Bagietka has been cut.

Scott drops Bagietka with a big knee straight up the middle! Bagietka is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Bagietka is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Scott darts in and clinches Bagietka up against the cage.
Oh Bagietka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bagietka is pressed against the cage. Scott pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Bagietka! Two more big strikes from Scott and Bagietka crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bobby Scott!
An out of breath Bobby Scott 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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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Chartrand (ranked 1762 p4p, 223 weight class) and Kobe Covington (ranked 3633 p4p, 370 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Chartrand
vs
Covington

186 cm
25
185 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

183 cm
26
177 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Chartrand!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Covington!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Covington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chartrand to the mat! Chartrand manages to get full guard.
Covington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Covington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Covington content to control rather than advance.

Covington wants to work for an arm triangle but Chartrand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Covington wants to pass the guard but Chartrand is defending well.

Covington is working for a kimura but Chartrand is defending it quite comfortably.
Covington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chartrand defending well though.
Chartrand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chartrand tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Covington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chartrand defending well though.

Covington postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Chartrand to stand up.
Covington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Covington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chartrand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Covington throws a right hand that Chartrand ducks under and follows up with a left that Chartrand also avoids with ease.
Covington throws an off balance right hand
and Chartrand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Chartrand.

Covington is rocked!
Covington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chartrand counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Chartrand!
Dustin Chartrand retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Dustin Chartrand started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Korn Gracie (ranked 2101 p4p, 249 weight class) and Billy Bongrips (ranked 1709 p4p, 214 weight class). Korn Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gracie
vs
Bongrips

183 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Korn Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Bongrips!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bongrips lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bongrips counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Bongrips does it's job there.
Bongrips scores with a nice head shot.
Bongrips has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gracie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bongrips as he avoids it easily.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Bongrips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bongrips wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.

Bongrips is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.

Bongrips is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Bongrips tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bongrips keeps working.
Bongrips avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie is keen to just control but Bongrips is a slippery customer.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bongrips with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bongrips wants to get back to his feet.
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. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Bongrips's temple.

Bongrips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Bongrips is trying to stand.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bongrips tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongrips is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Bongrips is working away.
Bongrips avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie trying to control the action but Bongrips is working from the bottom.
Gracie is nestled in close to Bongrips, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bongrips gets back to full guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bongrips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie trying to control but Bongrips is working from the bottom.

Bongrips looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Bongrips up and slammed him! Bongrips can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!
Gracie lands a nice forearm strike.
Gracie prevents Bongrips from escaping the position.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bongrips to see if he's OK.
Gracie gets to mount! Bongrips was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bongrips can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bongrips is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Bongrips is rocked!
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bongrips is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bongrips bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Gracie and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Korn Gracie!
Korn Gracie retains his welterweight title!
Billy Bongrips was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be coming back for this belt in the near future.. Mark my words.. I will prove that I am the true division champion. I will see you again.. '.