Conquest IV: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abunazir Kindzal (ranked 4195 p4p, 354 weight class) and Albert Taylor (ranked 5431 p4p, 397 weight class). Abunazir Kindzal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kindzal
vs
Taylor

178 cm
23
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

166 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abunazir Kindzal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Albert Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kindzal shoots in and bounces Taylor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kindzal throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Kindzal throws a big right hand that misses.

Kindzal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kindzal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kindzal won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kindzal works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kindzal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kindzal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taylor is controlling Kindzal's trapped leg to prevent Kindzal from advancing to side control.
Kindzal wants to pass to mount but Taylor is defending the position.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Kindzal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Kindzal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taylor is not content to let Kindzal control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Taylor gets caught napping as Kindzal dives in and scores a takedown. Taylor manages to retain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taylor is looking for a triangle but Kindzal pushes his legs off easily.
Kindzal preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Kindzal is proving a slippery customer.
Kindzal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Kindzal controlling him for the moment.
Taylor looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taylor dives in and grabs Kindzal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kindzal pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kindzal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.

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

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

A head kick by Kindzal misses

and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Kindzal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Taylor seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kindzal is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Albert Taylor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kilat KickAss (ranked 5361 p4p, 444 weight class) and Krystian Szmyd (ranked 6300 p4p, 483 weight class). 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 Krystian Szmyd was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

KickAss
vs
Szmyd

176 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
23
154 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kilat KickAss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krystian Szmyd!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KickAss stuffs the takedown.
Szmyd tries for a takedown but KickAss circles away easily

and KickAss counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Szmyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KickAss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KickAss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Szmyd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
KickAss looking to pass the guard.
KickAss wants to control from the top but Szmyd keeps moving.

Szmyd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. KickAss is aware though and is defending well.
KickAss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Szmyd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! KickAss has picked Szmyd up and slammed him! Szmyd can't keep hold of the triangle and KickAss manages to pass to side control!
Szmyd sneaks back into half guard.

Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
KickAss is pressing down on Szmyd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Szmyd is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

KickAss seems to be looking for submissions.

Szmyd actively working from the bottom here.

KickAss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Szmyd has managed to free his arm - good work.

Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
Szmyd won't allow KickAss to pass to mount.

Szmyd actively working from the bottom here.

Szmyd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

KickAss is trying to work for a kimura but Szmyd is defending well.

KickAss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

KickAss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Szmyd has managed to free his arm - good work.
KickAss is pressing down on Szmyd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Szmyd is holding on for now.

KickAss 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.

Szmyd actively working from the bottom here.
KickAss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szmyd won't allow KickAss to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.

Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
KickAss is trying to control. Szmyd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

KickAss is trying to work for a kimura but Szmyd is defending well.
KickAss trying to pass the guard but Szmyd defending well.
KickAss trying to control from half guard but Szmyd is working away.
Szmyd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Szmyd.

Szmyd working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because KickAss has passed into half guard!

Szmyd looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
KickAss has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Szmyd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Szmyd looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Szmyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Szmyd looks winded!

Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilat KickAss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice sprawl there from KickAss as Szmyd shoots in.
KickAss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
KickAss throws a leg kick that misses.
KickAss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szmyd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but KickAss swivels and escapes.
KickAss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szmyd was well out of range. Poor timing from KickAss.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. KickAss defends it nicely.
KickAss appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kilat KickAss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt - KickAss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Szmyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KickAss stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - KickAss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Szmyd checks a leg kick.
Szmyd tries to score a power double leg takedown but KickAss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Szmyd somewhat.
Szmyd is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KickAss tries to clinch but Szmyd moves out of range.
Krystian Szmyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szmyd moves away from the strike by KickAss.
Szmyd closes this distance looking for a takedown but KickAss circles away.
As Szmyd looks to move away, KickAss throws a big counter combo but Szmyd just gets out of the way.
KickAss tries to land a leg kick but Szmyd saw it coming and moves away.
KickAss looks to score with a jab to the body but Szmyd is just out of range.
Szmyd shoots for a takedown but KickAss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
KickAss misses with a wild body shot.
KickAss leaves Szmyd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
KickAss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Szmyd shoots for a takedown but KickAss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
KickAss tries a head kick but it misses.
Szmyd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and KickAss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szmyd's guard.
KickAss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szmyd swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KickAss wants to control from the top but Szmyd keeps moving.

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

KickAss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Szmyd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, KickAss has managed to get both his arms back between Szmyd's legs - danger averted.
KickAss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szmyd can do to turn this around?
KickAss wants to control from the top but Szmyd keeps moving.
KickAss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Szmyd on the ground.

KickAss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
KickAss trying to control the position from guard on top but Szmyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KickAss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szmyd is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Szmyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KickAss wants to control from the top but Szmyd keeps moving.
KickAss looking to pass the guard.

Szmyd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but KickAss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Szmyd keeping moving, preventing KickAss from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
KickAss tries to bum rush Szmyd with a series of wild strikes but Szmyd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Szmyd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but KickAss swivels and escapes.
Szmyd goes for a double leg but KickAss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as KickAss continues to drive forward.
Szmyd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crunch! KickAss slams his shin into Szmyd's torso.
KickAss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szmyd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
KickAss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
KickAss is looking to counter punch.
KickAss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szmyd tries for a takedown but KickAss circles away easily

and KickAss counters with a takedown into side control.

KickAss tries for a kimura but Szmyd is defending well.

KickAss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Szmyd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Szmyd tries to buck KickAss off but KickAss is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilat KickAss 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!

KickAss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Szmyd or perhaps it was just good defense by KickAss, which made it look bad.
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt - KickAss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kilat KickAss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
KickAss sizes up Szmyd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
KickAss just misses with a punch to the body.
KickAss stuffs the takedown.
Szmyd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but KickAss avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KickAss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szmyd.
KickAss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Szmyd.
A big left from KickAss misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown but KickAss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Szmyd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Szmyd moves out of range of the body kick from KickAss.
Szmyd is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
KickAss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szmyd.
Krystian Szmyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szmyd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
KickAss tries a head kick but it misses.
KickAss misses with a wild body shot.
KickAss is looking to wear down Szmyd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Szmyd goes for a double leg but KickAss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as KickAss continues to drive forward.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt.
Szmyd slips under a jab from KickAss.
KickAss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Szmyd.
KickAss tries to counter with a takedown but Szmyd is quick to defend against it.
Szmyd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before KickAss can pounce on him.
KickAss looks to land a combination but Szmyd avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from KickAss as Szmyd shoots in.
KickAss misses with a straight left.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
KickAss attempts a counter takedown but Szmyd avoids it well and moves away.
KickAss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Szmyd.
KickAss lands with a shot to the body.
Szmyd shoots for a double leg takedown but KickAss sprawls well. He's pushed Szmyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
KickAss scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KickAss's corner calls for a 1-2. KickAss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
KickAss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and KickAss wants it to stay on the feet.
KickAss tries a head kick but it misses.
Szmyd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but KickAss defends well and Szmyd ends up having to push KickAss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Szmyd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Szmyd blocks a low kick nicely.
Szmyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Szmyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
KickAss takes a swing at Szmyd's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt.
KickAss misses with an uppercut. Szmyd saw that one coming.
KickAss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a takedown. KickAss tries to sprawl out of it but Szmyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. KickAss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
KickAss appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
KickAss throws a sloppy head kick and Szmyd moves out of range easily.
KickAss cracks Szmyd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
KickAss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from KickAss misses the target.
KickAss takes a swing at Szmyd's ribcage but misses.
KickAss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Szmyd.
KickAss throws a head kick but Szmyd moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szmyd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts KickAss as he jumps to the side.
KickAss misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - KickAss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
KickAss swings for the body but Szmyd moves out of range.
Kilat KickAss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
KickAss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Szmyd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has KickAss pinned against the cage. KickAss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like KickAss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Szmyd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KickAss.
Szmyd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and KickAss counters with a stiff right hand.
Krystian Szmyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilat KickAss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szmyd shoots for a takedown but KickAss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kilat KickAss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well KickAss 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilat KickAss!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy The Hangmans Lullaby (ranked 2651 p4p, 307 weight class) and Zhang Wu (ranked 5310 p4p, 484 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Hangmans Lullaby
vs
Wu

191 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy The Hangmans Lullaby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhang Wu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hangmans Lullaby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from The Hangmans Lullaby misses.
Wu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Hangmans Lullaby.

The Hangmans Lullaby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Hangmans Lullaby.
Wu tries to break the clinch but The Hangmans Lullaby is controlling the position.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wu.
Still in the clinch, The Hangmans Lullaby scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu has had enough of the clinch but The Hangmans Lullaby keeps him there for the moment.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a body shot.
The Hangmans Lullaby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Hangmans Lullaby struggles to land a body shot inside as Wu controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hangmans Lullaby misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Hangmans Lullaby misses with a body punch.
Wu working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from The Hangmans Lullaby fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for The Hangmans Lullaby.
Wu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Hangmans Lullaby misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Hangmans Lullaby.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Hangmans Lullaby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wu tries to circle away but The Hangmans Lullaby has him pinned against the cage.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wu backwards.
The Hangmans Lullaby misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from The Hangmans Lullaby.
The Hangmans Lullaby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Hangmans Lullaby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wus head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from The Hangmans Lullaby.
Nice body punch from The Hangmans Lullaby.
Wu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from The Hangmans Lullaby.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hangmans Lullaby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for The Hangmans Lullaby.
The Hangmans Lullaby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wu looks winded!
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wu backwards.
The Hangmans Lullaby scores with a shoulder strike.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a nice shot to the body.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wu backwards.
The Hangmans Lullaby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from The Hangmans Lullaby.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Hangmans Lullaby.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hangmans Lullaby struggles to land a body shot inside as Wu controls his hands.
The Hangmans Lullaby digs a right hand underneath Wu's ribcage. Wu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Hangmans Lullaby tries a body shot but Wu blocks it.
The Hangmans Lullaby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wu prevents a body shot from The Hangmans Lullaby.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a nice uppercut.
The Hangmans Lullaby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Hangmans Lullaby struggles to land a body shot inside as Wu controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from The Hangmans Lullaby.
A head punch on the inside from Wu fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hangmans Lullaby misses with a body punch.
The Hangmans Lullaby pushes Wu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Hangmans Lullaby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wu wants to get back to striking at distance but The Hangmans Lullaby won't allow it.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands with a light punch inside.
The Hangmans Lullaby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for The Hangmans Lullaby.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wu can't break the clinch.
Wu is trying to break the clinch but The Hangmans Lullaby is controlling him.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a body punch.
The Hangmans Lullaby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wu blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from The Hangmans Lullaby.
Wu blocks an uppercut.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a nice uppercut.
The Hangmans Lullaby tries a body shot but Wu blocks it.
The Hangmans Lullaby tries a body shot but Wu blocks it.
The Hangmans Lullaby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wu can do to turn this around?
The Hangmans Lullaby pushes Wu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Hangmans Lullaby misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from The Hangmans Lullaby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Hangmans Lullaby.
The Hangmans Lullaby pushes Wu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Hangmans Lullaby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wu has had enough of the clinch but The Hangmans Lullaby keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hangmans Lullaby misses with some punches.
The Hangmans Lullaby misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Hangmans Lullaby.
The Hangmans Lullaby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Hangmans Lullaby is leaning against Wu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Hangmans Lullaby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Hangmans Lullaby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Hangmans Lullaby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Hangmans Lullaby scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from The Hangmans Lullaby fails to land.
The Hangmans Lullaby pushes Wu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Hangmans Lullaby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Hangmans Lullaby scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from The Hangmans Lullaby.
Billy The Hangmans Lullaby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Hangmans Lullaby scores with a nice hook 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!
The Hangmans Lullaby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Hangmans Lullaby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Hangmans Lullaby has a couple of punches blocked by Wu.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wu backwards.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands a left hand.
A short right from The Hangmans Lullaby.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Hangmans Lullaby.
The Hangmans Lullaby has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Hangmans Lullaby.
Wu is breathing heavily.
The Hangmans Lullaby lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from The Hangmans Lullaby.

Wu is rocked!
The Hangmans Lullaby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wu is still on wobbly legs! Can The Hangmans Lullaby finish him?
A nice left hand lands by The Hangmans Lullaby.
A body shot lands from The Hangmans Lullaby.
The Hangmans Lullaby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Hangmans Lullaby dips a shoulder and cracks Wu with a mighty uppercut! Wu falls back against the cage and The Hangmans Lullaby unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wu is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - The Hangmans Lullaby screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy The Hangmans Lullaby!
Our winner, Billy The Hangmans Lullaby, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Alaba (ranked 3179 p4p, 374 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 4808 p4p, 472 weight class). Biernat has chosen I'm mothafookin beast as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Alaba
vs
Biernat

185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Alaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Biernat dives in and scores a takedown into Alaba's guard.
Alaba keeping moving, preventing Biernat from controlling successfully.

Biernat drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alaba dives on top into guard.

Alaba tries to stand but Biernat is controlling from the bottom.
Biernat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alaba trying to control but Biernat is working from the bottom.

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

Biernat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alaba defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alaba connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat wants to sweep here but Alaba controlling him for the moment.
Biernat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alaba's guard.

Alaba is looking to stand up but Biernat isn't so interested in that idea.
Biernat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Biernat throws a big elbow that misses.
Biernat tries to free his leg and advance position but Alaba is retaining full guard.

Biernat stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Biernat drives through with a takedown into guard.
Biernat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biernat forces his way into half guard.

Biernat seems to be working for a kimura but Alaba defends the submission attempt.
Alaba wants to control but Biernat is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biernat is working for a kimura but Alaba is defending it quite comfortably.

Biernat is looking for a kimura here.
Alaba tries to get to full guard but Biernat has control of the leg.

Biernat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biernat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alaba has managed to free his arm - good work.

Biernat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alaba sees it coming and defends easily.
Alaba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biernat is working away from the top position though.

Biernat is trying to work for a kimura but Alaba is defending well.
Alaba tries to roll over but Biernat keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alaba is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
Alaba is trying to get back to full guard.
Alaba is trying to stand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Biernat is trying to work for a kimura but Alaba is defending well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Biernat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alaba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A right-left combo lands from Biernat.
Alaba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biernat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Alaba has managed to clinch.

Alaba gets control of Biernat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alaba will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Biernat trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alaba keeping full guard, as Biernat tries to pass.
Biernat won't allow Alaba to get back to his feet.
Biernat throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Biernat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alaba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alaba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alaba!

Mateusz Biernat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biernat tries to bench press Alaba off him but Alaba keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaba lands an elbow.
Alaba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biernat keeps working.
Biernat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alaba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alaba trying to control the action but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Biernat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alaba off and has taken his back!

Alaba is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Biernat gets his way!

Biernat has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alaba has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Biernat looking for the choke from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alaba fending off the submission attempt from Biernat.
Biernat keeps control of the position as Alaba tries to break free.
Alaba trying to get back to his feet but Biernat is in full control for now.

Biernat looking to break Alaba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alaba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Biernat will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alaba just trying to survive but Biernat is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Biernat working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Biernat looking for the choke but no joy.

Biernat is persistently looking for the submission but Alaba is defending it well.
Biernat misses with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Alaba is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alaba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biernat on the ground.

Biernat is persistently looking for the submission but Alaba is defending it well.
Alaba has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Biernat.
Alaba is trying to get back to his feet but Biernat has full control of the position and if anything, Alaba has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Alaba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Biernat working for a guillotine from mount but Alaba is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Biernat is working for a guillotine from mount but Alaba frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alaba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Biernat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alaba is trying to defend but Biernat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Biernat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Biernat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alaba is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.

Biernat is working for a kimura but Alaba is defending it quite comfortably.
Alaba is trying to stand back up but Biernat is controlling him
Alaba won't allow Biernat to pass to mount.

Biernat wants to work for an arm triangle but Alaba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Biernat seems to be working for a kimura but Alaba defends the submission attempt.
Alaba tries to kick Biernat off but Biernat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Biernat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biernat trying to control from half guard but Alaba is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Biernat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Biernat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alaba on his heels. He'll look to pass Alaba's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Biernat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biernat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alaba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaba keeping moving, preventing Biernat from controlling successfully.
Biernat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

Biernat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alaba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biernat has Alaba in his guard.

Biernat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alaba defends it easily.

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.

Biernat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alaba escapes and throws Biernat's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Biernat sneaks back into half guard.

Biernat manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biernat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alaba.

Alaba gets a clinch.
David Alaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mateusz Biernat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alaba.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Biernat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Biernat 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Biernat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustaw Lis (ranked 24898 p4p, 525 weight class) and Long Dam Kim (ranked 6102 p4p, 475 weight class). Gustaw Lis had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lis
vs
Dam Kim

190 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

174 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustaw Lis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Long Dam Kim!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lis avoids the head kick by Dam Kim.
Lis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dam Kim can pounce on him.
Dam Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dam Kim lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lis takes a step back to recover.
Lis avoids the head kick by Dam Kim.
Dam Kim scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dam Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dam Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lis avoids the head kick by Dam Kim.
Lis is looking to counter punch.
Dam Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Dam Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Lis is looking to counter punch.
Dam Kim misses with a head kick.
Lis blocks a head kick by Dam Kim.
Lis throwing a counter right hand but Dam Kim manages to avoid it.
Lis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dam Kim.
Dam Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lis blocks a head kick by Dam Kim.
Dam Kim is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dam Kim scores with a leg kick.
Dam Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Lis moves out of range easily.
Dam Kim misses with a head kick.
Lis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Dam Kim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dam Kim tests Lis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dam Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Lis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dam Kim can pounce on him.
Lis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dam Kim. Dam Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
Dam Kim throws a leg kick

and Lis counters with a takedown into side control.

Dam Kim explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dam Kim thumps Lis with a low kick.
Dam Kim throws a head kick but Lis moves out of range.
Dam Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lis is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dam Kim tried to score with a low kick but Lis checks it.
No joy there for Lis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dam Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Lis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dam Kim did well to prevent Lis getting side control.

Dam Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Lis trying to advance position but Dam Kim counters by regaining guard.
Dam Kim is trying to keep Lis in close.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lis pushes down on Dam Kim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dam Kim is trying to control but can't.
Dam Kim is pressing down on Lis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lis trying to control but Dam Kim is working from the bottom.
Lis stopping the sweep attempt from Dam Kim.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dam Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dam Kim is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dam Kim wants to stand but Lis is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lis lands with an overhand left.
Dam Kim scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dam Kim. That snapped Lis's head back.
A low kick from Dam Kim is predictable there
and Lis counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dam Kim looks to land a body kick but Lis moved away.
Lis tries to counter with a takedown but Dam Kim is quick to defend against it.
Dam Kim throws a head kick but Lis moves out of range.
Lis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dam Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dam Kim lands a right hook to the body.
Dam Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Dam Kim delivers a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dam Kim.
Dam Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Lis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Dam Kim.
Long Dam Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dam Kim throws out a powerful jab.
Long Dam Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dam Kim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dam Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lis avoids the head kick by Dam Kim.
Lis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dam Kim throws a body kick that misses.
Dam Kim tries to land a front kick but Lis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Long Dam Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lis avoids the head kick by Dam Kim.
Dam Kim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dam Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dam Kim misses with a kick to the body.
Dam Kim thows a body kick. Lis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dam Kim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lis's sensitive parts.
Dam Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lis manages to avoid it.
Dam Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lis is looking to clinch but Dam Kim is avoiding it.
Dam Kim throws a front kick aimed at Lis's knee but Lis avoids it well.
Lis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Dam Kim misses
and Lis counters with a stiff right hand.
Dam Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Lis moves out of range easily.
Dam Kim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lis's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dam Kim lands with a slapping head kick.
Dam Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lis.
Dam Kim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dam Kim misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dam Kim.
Sloppy strikes from Lis. Those never looked like landing.
Dam Kim throws a head kick but Lis moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lis. Dam Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dam Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Lis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dam Kim thows a leg kick but Lis checks it

and Lis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lis is pressing down on Dam Kim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dam Kim is holding on for now.
Dam Kim desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lis trying to mount his opponent but Dam Kim defends it.

Dam Kim has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lis is on him like a limpet, forcing Dam Kim back against the cage.

Lis drags the fight down to the ground.
Dam Kim passes into half guard.
Lis tries to kick Dam Kim off in order to stand up. Dam Kim Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lis is looking for a sweep.
Lis tries to escape but Dam Kim is in control.
Dam Kim gets to mount! Lis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lis wants to hold on but Dam Kim pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Dam Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A decent looking body kick lands there for Dam Kim.
Dam Kim lands a leg kick that knocks Lis off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dam Kim.
Dam Kim throws the kick towards the body but Lis avoids it.
Lis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dam Kim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lis's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Dam Kim.
Dam Kim thuds his shin into the meat of Lis's side.
Dam Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Dam Kim misses with a head kick.
Dam Kim smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dam Kim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lis blocks a head kick by Dam Kim.
Lis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dam Kim. That one must have hurt.
Dam Kim misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dam Kim.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Dam Kim misses.
Dam Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dam Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lis tries to counter by clinching up but Dam Kim breaks away and moves out of range.
Dam Kim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dam Kim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lis's calf.
Dam Kim throws a leg kick which misses Lis's front leg but catches the back leg as Lis tries to avoid it.
Dam Kim scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick by Dam Kim misses

and Lis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dam Kim's guard.
Dam Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lis looking to sit in guard and control but Dam Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dam Kim is fighting to break Lis's control of his arms but Lis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dam Kim wants to control from the top but Lis keeps moving.
Lis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lis, not yet.
Lis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Lis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dam Kim is one step ahead there.

Lis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dam Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dam Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dam Kim works over Lis with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dam Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lis controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dam Kim misses with a head kick.
Dam Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Lis moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lis misses with a body shot.
Lis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dam Kim.
Gustaw Lis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Long Dam Kim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dam Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lis is able to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Long Dam Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dam Kim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Dam Kim!
A relieved looking Long Dam Kim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kendrick Fatman (ranked 24924 p4p, 208 weight class) and Giannis Souvlakias (ranked 4083 p4p, 148 weight class). Giannis Souvlakias is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fatman
vs
Souvlakias

195 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kendrick Fatman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giannis Souvlakias!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Souvlakias looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fatman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Souvlakias circles away.
Fatman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fatman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Souvlakias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Fatman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souvlakias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Souvlakias's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fatman misses with a takedown attempt
and Souvlakias counters with a big head kick but Fatman shrugs it off.
Fatman fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatman fails to land with a series of punches.
Souvlakias keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fatman instigates a clinch.
Fatman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Souvlakias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Souvlakias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fatman.

Souvlakias breaks from the clinch.
Souvlakias slips a jab and a cross from Fatman.

Souvlakias has Fatman up against the cage in a clinch.
Fatman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Souvlakias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Souvlakias slaps away a takedown attempt from Fatman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Souvlakias throws a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Souvlakias has managed to clinch.
Fatman looking to slow down the pace here.
Fatman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Souvlakias manages to break the clinch.
Fatman shoots in but Souvlakias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fatman tries to clinch up.
Fatman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Souvlakias but Souvlakias pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Souvlakias defends it nicely.
Fatman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Souvlakias sprawls well. Souvlakias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fatman gets slowly back to his feet.
Fatman goes for a double leg but Souvlakias avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Souvlakias continues to drive forward.

Souvlakias closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fatman trying to get back to full guard but Souvlakias takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souvlakias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fatman wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Souvlakias controlling from the full mount.
Fatman tries to hold on but Souvlakias pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souvlakias raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giannis Souvlakias dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Fatman.
Souvlakias wants to counter the offense by Fatman and move into the clinch position.
We've been informed that Souvlakias has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Souvlakias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souvlakias shoots for a double leg takedown but Fatman sprawls well. He's pushed Souvlakias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fatman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kendrick Fatman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souvlakias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Souvlakias tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fatman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Giannis Souvlakias has been cut.
A cross from Fatman lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Souvlakias pinned against the cage. Souvlakias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvlakias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fatman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Fatman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fatman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souvlakias stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Fatman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Souvlakias trying to strike off his back.
Fatman passes Souvlakias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fatman throws a strike but Souvlakias avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fatman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souvlakias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fatman wants to control from the top but Souvlakias keeps moving.
Fatman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Souvlakias's head.
Fatman trying to control the position from guard on top but Souvlakias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fatman shoots for a double leg takedown but Souvlakias sprawls well. He's pushed Fatman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Souvlakias looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Souvlakias slaps away a takedown attempt from Fatman, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Souvlakias moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatman is looking to break free of the clinch but Souvlakias has double underhooks.
Fatman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Souvlakias after a bit of a struggle.

Souvlakias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fatman scores with the left hand. Souvlakias knows he should have avoided that one.
Fatman doesn't manage to clinch there - Souvlakias circles away.

Souvlakias has closed the distance and engaged Fatman in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Souvlakias takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fatman looking to slow down the pace here.
Souvlakias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatman wants to get back to striking at distance but Souvlakias won't allow it.
Souvlakias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fatman's efforts to push away.

Souvlakias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fatman.
Fatman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Souvlakias enables Fatman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Souvlakias manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Souvlakias kicks Fatman off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kendrick Fatman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giannis Souvlakias's cut.
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.

Fatman shoots in for a takedown but Souvlakias shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fatman jabs at Souvlakias's body.
Fatman throws a combination. Souvlakias tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Souvlakias gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fatman.
Souvlakias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fatman shoots for a takedown but Souvlakias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Souvlakias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fatman is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Souvlakias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fatman shoots in and drives through. Souvlakias sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Fatman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvlakias keeps the fight on the outside.
Fatman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Souvlakias as he jumps to the side.
Fatman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fatman tries a head kick but it misses.

Souvlakias gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Fatman manages to pull guard.
Fatman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souvlakias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souvlakias postures up and lands a big shot to Fatman's brow.
Fatman looking for a sweep. Not yet Fatman, not yet.
Giannis Souvlakias has got the better of the ground game so far.
Souvlakias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Souvlakias's waist but Souvlakias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fatman off to one side.
Souvlakias steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fatman. That one must have hurt.

Souvlakias shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Souvlakias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Souvlakias lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatman is looking to control Souvlakias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fatman avoid being mounted?
Fatman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souvlakias.
Fatman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souvlakias on the ground.
Souvlakias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fatman won't allow Souvlakias to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fatman wants to control but Souvlakias is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giannis Souvlakias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Souvlakias has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giannis Souvlakias!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinh Dang Tieu (ranked 4921 p4p, 167 weight class) and Pwede Manalo (ranked 4996 p4p, 168 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dang Tieu
vs
Manalo

198 cm
25
289 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vinh Dang Tieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pwede Manalo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Manalo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Dang Tieu kicks Manalo off and gets back to his feet.
Manalo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Dang Tieu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dang Tieu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manalo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manalo looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manalo takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Pwede Manalo has been cut.
Dang Tieu avoiding damage.

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

Dang Tieu closes the distance and clinches.
Dang Tieu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Dang Tieu manages to break the clinch.

Dang Tieu closes the distance and clinches.
Dang Tieu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dang Tieu landing knees to the head.

Dang Tieu gets control of Manalo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dang Tieu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Dang Tieu scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manalo has a takedown stuffed.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Manalo.

Dang Tieu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dang Tieu closes the distance and clinches.
Manalo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dang Tieu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dang Tieu avoiding damage.

Dang Tieu jumps into guard, dragging Manalo to the mat.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dang Tieu wants to get back to his feet but Manalo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manalo wants to pass the guard but Dang Tieu is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Manalo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dang Tieu dives on top into guard.

Dang Tieu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Manalo looking for a guillotine here but Dang Tieu defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinh Dang Tieu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pwede Manalo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dang Tieu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Dang Tieu moves into the clinch.

Manalo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dang Tieu is defending against the submission attempts here by Manalo.
Dang Tieu is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Manalo seems to be looking for submissions.

Manalo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dang Tieu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manalo is breathing heavily.

Manalo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dang Tieu pushes Manalo off but Manalo dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Manalo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Manalo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Manalo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Manalo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dang Tieu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Manalo but great work by Dang Tieu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Dang Tieu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Manalo to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manalo.

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

Dang Tieu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Dang Tieu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dang Tieu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Dang Tieu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Manalo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dang Tieu's waist but Dang Tieu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manalo off to one side.
Vinh Dang Tieu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pwede Manalo.
Manalo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pwede Manalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dang Tieu closes the distance and clinches.
Dang Tieu landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinh Dang Tieu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pwede Manalo's cut.
That's time! Dang Tieu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dang Tieu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dang Tieu!
No luck for Manalo with that takedown attempt.

Dang Tieu rushes Manalo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dang Tieu lands an elbow inside that Manalo shrugs off.

Dang Tieu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dang Tieu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manalo can do to turn this around?

Dang Tieu closes the distance and clinches.

Dang Tieu has Manalo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dang Tieu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Manalo tumbling to the mat - Dang Tieu dives into Manalo's guard.
Dang Tieu wants to get up but he can't break Manalo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Manalo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dang Tieu trying to control but Manalo is working from the bottom.
Dang Tieu looking to sit in guard and control but Manalo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Manalo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dang Tieu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Dang Tieu wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Manalo's closed guard. He's half up but Manalo has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Manalo pivots and extends the arm, Dang Tieu falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Manalo! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pwede Manalo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jain Kim (ranked 2645 p4p, 318 weight class) and NoBrain Mentally (ranked 3306 p4p, 382 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kim
vs
Mentally

179 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jain Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, NoBrain Mentally!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mentally.
Mentally throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
Kim tried to counter with a leg kick but Mentally avoided it.
Kim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mentally's head backwards.
Mentally throws a shot to the body.
Kim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mentally.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Kim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim jabs Mentally right on the nose. Mentally blinks but takes it well.
Mentally throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mentally looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
NoBrain Mentally seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim throws a hook but Mentally avoids it easily.
Kim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kim lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mentally looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Kim tries to clinch up.
Mentally ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Mentally.
Mentally throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Mentally just misses with a punch to the body.
Mentally misses with a straight right.
Mentally throws a right hand that Kim ducks under and follows up with a left that Kim also avoids with ease.
Mentally moves out of range as Kim throws a body kick.
Kim swings for the body but Mentally moves out of range.
Mentally misses with a left hand
and Kim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kim takes a swing at Mentally's ribcage but misses.
Mentally throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Kim is looking to clinch.
Mentally takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Mentally misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Mentally swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Mentally misses with a double jab.
A big right from Mentally misses.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Mentally slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mentally scores with a punch 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!
Mentally throws an off balance right hand
and Kim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim misses with a body shot
and Mentally counters with a nice uppercut.
Kim slips a straight right by Mentally.
Kim misses with a looping left.
Kim throws the left hand but Mentally avoids the punch easily.
Mentally now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mentally swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kim takes one on the button.
Mentally lands a jab to the head.
Mentally throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
Mentally throws a combination that misses
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mentally throws out a counter right but Kim avoids it with no problem.
Mentally's coach down at TRUMP 2020 ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mentally's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mentally swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mentally. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mentally just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKim.
Mentally blocks the body kick.
Mentally swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Mentally cracks a nice hook into Kim's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mentally misses with a looping left.
A big right from Mentally misses.
Mentally takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kim throws a solid leg kick but Mentally takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Kim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kim.
Mentally misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kim. That's going to slow Mentally down.
A jab lands there for Kim.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mentally circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kim scoring well with a low kick there.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim lands a nice looking body shot.
Kim is looking to clinch but Mentally is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Kim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mentally waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Kim lands a leg kick that knocks Mentally off balance momentarily.
Mentally throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mentally misses.
Kim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mentally looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Mentally is just out of range.
Kim moves away from the strike by Mentally.
Kim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mentally connects with a jab.
Kim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mentally throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Mentally scores with a three punch combo!
Mentally will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mentally stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim misses with an uppercut. Mentally saw that one coming.
Mentally misses with a hook to the body
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mentally.
Mentally lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Mentally waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kim might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mentally checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mentally throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Kim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mentally connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kim momentarily.
Mentally swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mentally misses with a double jab.
Kim throws a counter high kick but Mentally was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kim staying out of range there.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mentally.
Mentally has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mentally throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mentally throws out the jab.
Kim throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mentally looks to land a combination but Kim avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim cracks the inside of Mentally's front leg.
Mentally's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mentally duly obliges.
Mentally misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim throws a low kick but Mentally avoids it.
Kim is looking to slow Mentally down with leg kicks.
Kim scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mentally throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mentally looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Kim avoids the body shot from Mentally.
Mentally misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kim half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mentally swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kim counters with a thumping low kick.
Mentally steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kim. That one must have hurt.
Mentally misses with a hook.
Kim is looking to counter the offense by Mentally and move into the clinch.
Mentally ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Mentally misses with a straight right.
Mentally throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Mentally misses with a hook.
Mentally chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
Mentally avoids the body shot from Kim.
Mentally missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim misses with a body shot.
Mentally swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kim tries a low kick but Mentally avoids it.
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mentally.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Mentally waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
As Mentally tries to get set, Kim tries to push him back and clinch up but Mentally manages to avoid the attempt.
Mentally throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Kim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Mentally throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
NoBrain Mentally seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kim lands with a straight right. Mentally didn't see that one coming.
Kim lands a head kick. Mentally smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mentally paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mentally misses the body punch
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim cracks Mentally with a good jab.
Kim moves away from the strike by Mentally.
Kim scores with a push kick.
Mentally falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kim counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Mentally on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mentally's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mentally ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Mentally throws a lazy uppercut
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Mentally tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mentally takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mentally misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Kim lands a leg kick that knocks Mentally off balance momentarily.
Mentally avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mentally just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim tries to clinch up but Mentally circles away and keeps his distance.
Kim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mentally chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
Kim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mentally.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mentally misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mentally throws a sloppy body shot
and Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Mentally's front leg but catches the back leg as Mentally tries to avoid it.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mentally.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
Mentally misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Mentally lands with an uppercut that bounces Kim off the cage and back into range.
Mentally throws an off balance right hand
and Kim counters with a leg kick.
Mentally misses with a looping left.
Mentally connects with a jab.

Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Kim misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mentally stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mentally.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mentally backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jain Kim dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Mentally works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mentally.
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mentally.
Kim throws a body punch but Mentally moves out of range.
Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kim slips under a jab.
Mentally swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kim cracks the inside of Mentally's front leg.
Mentally avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mentally misses with an uppercut.
Kim lands a jab to the nose.
Mentally swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Mentally moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mentally on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mentally throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mentally digs a good body shot into Kim's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mentally tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Mentally.
Kim slips a straight right by Mentally.
Mentally throws a poor cross that misses
and Kim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mentally.
Kim moves in looking to clinch but Mentally pushes him off.
Mentally throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Kim blocks a jab.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mentally lands with a nice body punch.
Kim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mentally sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mentally misses with a straight right.
Mentally has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Mentally.
Mentally ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Mentally keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
Mentally throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Mentally avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mentally swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kim half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mentally paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mentally throws a right hand that misses
and Kim counters with a leg kick.
Mentally throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Kim lands a head shot.
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!
Mentally blocks a leg kick.
Mentally throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Kim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mentally slips a jab from Kim.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mentally.
Mentally swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
Kim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mentally misses with a straight right.
Mentally moves out of range as Kim throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Mentally.
It seemed like Mentally was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mentally misses with a looping right.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Kim slips under a jab.
Kim half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mentally is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mentally paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mentally missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mentally throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Mentally scores with a punch to the head.
Mentally looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
A slow jab from Mentally misses its intended target.
Mentally works Kim's body with a nice hook.
Kim misses the body punch
and Mentally connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mentally swings widly with a right hand
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Mentally lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mentally misses with a hook.
Mentally swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Mentally ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Mentally drops his hands momentarily and Kim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mentally avoids the body shot from Kim.
Mentally misses with a double jab
and Mentally takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kim.
Mentally lands with a straight right. Kim didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Mentally misses.
Kim wants to clinch up but Mentally keeps it at a distance.
Mentally tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Mentally.
Mentally throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Mentally throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Mentally jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mentally misses with a left hand
and Kim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mentally's knee momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to NoBrain Mentally.
I think Mentally has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... NoBrain Mentally!
NoBrain Mentally gave a mention to Mo' Money Laundry Service in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Christie (ranked 6709 p4p, 296 weight class) and Samson Falkner (ranked 5358 p4p, 262 weight class). Christie comes to the cage accompanied by Blood On My Hands. Falkner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: That's My Jam. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Christie
vs
Falkner

155 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
24
143 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Dark Knight Nutrition
Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Christie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Samson Falkner!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falkner lands the left hand.
Falkner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Christie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christie.
Falkner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie tries to counter with a takedown but Falkner is quick to defend against it.

Falkner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Falkner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Christie's defenses.

It looks like Isaac Christie has been cut.
Falkner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Falkner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Falkner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falkner lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falkner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christie takes a shot to the head.
Falkner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christie avoids it.
Falkner misses with the head strike.
Falkner working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christie looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falkner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christie tries to score a body lock takedown but Falkner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falkner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Falkner lands an elbow inside.
Christie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Falkner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Falkner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Falkner. No joy for Christie on that attempt.
Falkner missing with a left hand there. Christie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Falkner with a jab.

Falkner takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Falkner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie is looking for a takedown.
Christie has Falkner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Falkner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Falkner lands a shot to the body.
Falkner lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Falkner.
Falkner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Christie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falkner lands with a light punch inside.
Falkner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Falkner lands a hook that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Falkner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Falkner with a knee to the head.
Falkner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falkner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Falkner - that landed with a thud.
Christie looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falkner scores with a hook to the body.
Falkner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Falkner scores with a hook to the body.
Falkner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christie avoids it.
Falkner is pressed up against the cage. Christie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falkner down to the mat. Falkner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Falkner's coach down at Hands of Stone Gym (Low Capacity, Fast Results) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Falkner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Christie gets tackled into the cage by Falkner. Falkner maintains the clinch.
Christie blocks a body shot from Falkner.
A left hand lands to the body for Falkner.
Falkner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falkner lands with a right to the head.
Christie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Falkner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Christie looking for a takedown.
Falkner lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Falkner.
Falkner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christies head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falkner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falkner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Falkner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Falkner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good body shot from Falkner.
Christie takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Falkner.
Christie looking for a takedown.
A short right from Falkner.
Falkner lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie has Falkner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Falkner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Falkner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falkner misses with a body punch.
Falkner working Christie over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Falkner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Christie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Falkner scores with a jab to the body.
Christie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Falkner throws a counter combo.
Falkner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Falkner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christie jumps guard but Falkner stands there with Christie around his waist. Christie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Falkner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Falkner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falkner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Christie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falkner misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falkner lands an elbow just above Christie 's eye.
Falkner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Falkner struggles to land a body shot inside as Christie controls his hands.
Christie wants a takedown.
Falkner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falkner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christie takes a shot to the head.
Falkner lands an elbow inside.
Falkner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christie or not.
Christie swings wildly with an uppercut but Falkner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samson Falkner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falkner lands an elbow inside that Christie shrugs off.
Christie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Falkner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Falkner scores a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Falkner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Falkner obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Falkner scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falkner lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falkner.
Falkner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falkner keeps control of Christie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falkner lands a nice uppercut.
Falkner lands a shot to the body.
Christie fails to pull guard.
Falkner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Falkner.
Christie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Falkner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christie is working for takedown but Falkner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Christie wants a takedown.
Falkner can't find room to land a body shot as Christie controls the action.
Falkner lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falkner lands a shoulder strike.
Christie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Christie can't get the takedown.
Falkner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
A hook to the body from Falkner.
Falkner lands a nice elbow.
Christie can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Falkner.
Falkner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Falkner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Falkner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Christie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Falkner stops a takedown attempt from Christie.
Falkner lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christie can't get the takedown.
Falkner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Falkner digs a right hand underneath Christie's ribcage. Christie let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Falkner.
Falkner scores with a hook to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Falkner obliges.
Falkner cracks Christie with a nice body shot.
Christie wants a takedown but no success here.
A right handed body shot lands from Falkner.
Falkner lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Falkner.
Christie takes a shot to the head.
Falkner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falkner lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Falkner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falkner.
Falkner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Falkner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Falkner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isaac Christie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Falkner looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.

Falkner clinches up with Christie and pushes him back against the cage.
Christie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Falkner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Falkner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Falkner lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Falkner.
Falkner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Christie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falkner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Falkner.
Falkner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falkner lands a left hand.
Falkner lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falkner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falkner.
Falkner pushes Christie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Falkner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Falkner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falkner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Falkner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Falkner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Falkner scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Falkner.
Falkner lands an elbow inside that Christie shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falkner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christie.
Falkner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Christie's defenses.
Falkner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Christie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Christie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Falkner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Christie wants to control but Falkner is keeping him busy.
Christie tries to move to mount but Falkner blocks the move with his legs.
Christie trying to control the action but Falkner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Christie is trying to get an arm triangle but Falkner is defending well.
Christie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falkner keeps working.
Christie working the ground and pound but Falkner is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christie controlling from side mount.
Falkner defending against the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Isaac Christie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falkner is not content to let Christie control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Christie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falkner but Falkner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samson Falkner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Falkner has managed to clinch.
Samson Falkner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Christie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falkner prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Falkner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Falkner 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 James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30

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