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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Vader (ranked 24968 p4p, 6344 weight class) and Tracy Smith (ranked 195 p4p, 166 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

225 cm
26
289
1 - 1 - 0
205 cm
25
300
2 - 2 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin
Good wrestler
Brawler
Prefers standup

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lord Vader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tracy Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Smith lands a big head kick that sends Vader tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Vader back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Lord Vader has been cut.

Smith clinches.
Smith lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Smith breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Vader. Those never looked like landing.
Vader blocks a head kick by Smith.
Vader slips a jab and a cross from Smith.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Vader in his tracks for a moment.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Vader. Beautiful body shot.

Smith has Vader up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vader's defenses.
Lord Vader's cut is getting worse.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.

Smith breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily.
Vader dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Vader fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Vader shakes him off and moves away.

Smith clinches up against the cage.
Vader tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Vader avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jeez, Lord Vader's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lord Vader's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tracy Smith!
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hype
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pop
A | B
mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
50%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Reid (ranked 5430 p4p, 3952 weight class) and Zach Smith (ranked 609 p4p, 515 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

184 cm
19
185
1 - 0 - 0
190 cm
19
185
2 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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Overeem’s Horse Meat


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to land a combination. Reid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reid, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Reid controls the action.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reid's defenses.
It looks like Bobby Reid has been cut.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Reid has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reid wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Reid has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Reid gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Reid controlling him for the moment.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Reid from controlling successfully.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reid throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reid's guard. Nice move by Smith!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith wanted to stand there but Reid had control of the position.
Reid working a defensive guard here.
Smith wants to stand but Reid is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reid keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Reid shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Smith kicks Reid off and gets back to his feet.
Reid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid fails with the takedown
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Reid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Reid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Smith throws Reid to one side and escapes!
Reid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reid wants it to stay on the feet.
Reid fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reid dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reid changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
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!
Smith darts in trying to clinch

and Reid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Reid tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid throws a big right hand that misses.
Reid 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.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Reid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reid throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Reid from controlling successfully.

Reid is posturing up here but Smith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Reid tries to roll out but it's too tight and Reid has to tap! Slick submission there by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zach Smith!
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
44%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benny Owens (ranked 6687 p4p, 4304 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 629 p4p, 522 weight class). Daniel Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

188 cm
19
180
1 - 2 - 0
180 cm
19
170
2 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva has Owens up against the cage in a clinch.

Owens is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Owens manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Owens tries to pass.
Owens wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva keeping full guard, as Owens tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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


Owens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Owens.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Owens goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Owens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Silva clinches with his opponent.
Owens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Owens turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Owens manages to end up in side control.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Owens is controlling him well.

Owens goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Owens but great work by Silva.
Owens tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Silva working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Silva prevents Owens from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens wants to control but Silva is having none of it.

Silva is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Owens in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Owens is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Silva pulls guard successfully.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Owens is having none of it.

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


Silva stands up and beckons Owens to his feet.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Owens, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owens.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.

Silva rushes Owens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Owens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Owens, pushing him back against the cage.
Owens goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Silva moves into the clinch.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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


The fight moves into the clinch position.

Silva manages to pull guard.
Owens prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Owens advances position into side control!
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Owens scoring with punches from side control.
Daniel Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens working the ground and pound but Silva is defending the strikes.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Owens drags him back down.
Owens trying to control the position but Silva is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Owens tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.

Owens swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Owens's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Benny Owens!
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
42%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 5000 p4p, 4340 weight class) and James Shortman (ranked 142 p4p, 121 weight class). James Shortman looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

225 cm
25
300
1 - 0 - 0
220 cm
27
300
4 - 3 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Redemption ink, Hilo
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Shortman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dempsey drops Shortman with a beautiful combination! Shortman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dempsey is looking for the KO!
Shortman is rocked!
It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Shortman dives in and grabs Dempsey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dempsey pushes down on Shortman's head and hops out.
Shortman is still on wobbly legs! Can Dempsey finish him?
Shortman goes for a double leg but Dempsey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dempsey continues to drive forward.
It looked like Dempsey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shortman.
Shortman seems to have recovered his senses.
Shortman looks winded!
Dempsey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shortman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dempsey throws an uppercut from hell that sends Shortman clean off his feet! He's out cold! Dempsey stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dempsey!
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Mayer (ranked 5863 p4p, 3691 weight class) and Colin McDudley (ranked 626 p4p, 492 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

191 cm
20
205
1 - 0 - 0
190 cm
19
210
1 - 1 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong
Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Mayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin McDudley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDudley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Colin McDudley has been cut.
Colin McDudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayer throws a push kick but McDudley slaps the foot to one side.
McDudley swings widly with a right hand
and Mayer counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethan Mayer!
Ethan Mayer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Kelly (ranked 3819 p4p, 4485 weight class) and Pedroca Altamiro (ranked 504 p4p, 564 weight class). Altamiro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mc Poze - Tô Voando Alto. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

186 cm
19
200
2 - 1 - 0
191 cm
18
185
1 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Coconut Supplement Co.

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedroca Altamiro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly scores with a jab.
It looks like Pedroca Altamiro has been cut.
Kelly needs to keep his hands up - Altamiro had a free shot at his head there.
Kelly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Altamiro.
Kelly misses with a hook.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Altamiro throws a leg kick that misses.
Kelly is looking to counter punch.
Kelly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Altamiro cracks Kelly with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kelly looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Altamiro finish him?
Kelly is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altamiro throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kelly clean off his feet! He's out cold! Altamiro stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedroca Altamiro!
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Askren (ranked 2782 p4p, 5581 weight class) and Mulk Visti (ranked 269 p4p, 425 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

170 cm
20
145
2 - 2 - 0
159 cm
19
143
1 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mulk Visti!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Askren forces Visti back against the cage and clinches.
Askren is pushing Visti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Askren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Visti scores with a shot to the side of Askren's head.
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Visti blocks an uppercut.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Visti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Visti after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Visti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Visti circles away quickly and effectively.
Askren shoots in looking for a takedown. Visti tries to sprawl out of it but Askren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Visti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Visti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Visti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Askren throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Visti.

Askren clinches up against the cage.
Visti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Askren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Visti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Visti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Askren up against the cage.

Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Visti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Visti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Askren throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Askren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Visti sprawls well initially but Askren persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Visti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Visti is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard.
Visti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Visti is trying to stand up here but Askren is controlling him well.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Askren wants to take a breather but Visti is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Visti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askren sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Visti pushes Askren off looking to stand but Askren dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren passes to full mount!
Askren working Visti over with strikes here.
Visti wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Askren.
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Visti's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Visti is in a horrible position here. Askren smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Visti wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Askren raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren misses with a head shot.
Askren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Askren thowing shots but they're missing.
Askren connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Askren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Askren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Visti is looking to escape.
Askren controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Visti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Visti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Visti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Askren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Visti scrambles back to his feet.
Visti looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Askren blocks a head kick by Visti.
Askren tries to counter with a takedown but Visti is quick to defend against it.
Visti fails with an attempt to clinch.

Askren closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Visti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Visti misses with a hook from the clinch.

Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Visti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Visti looks to land a left hand but Askren moved out of range nicely.
Visti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Visti tries to clinch up
enabling Askren to counter with a crisp jab.
Askren tests Visti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Visti misses the shot to the body.
Visti throws a body kick that misses.

Askren closes the distance and pushes Visti back into the cage.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Askren.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Askren as Visti tries to tie him up.
Askren is trying to drag Visti to the mat but Visti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Visti gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Askren tries a body shot but Visti blocks it.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Visti blocks a body shot from Askren.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren trying to stall but Visti improves his position.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Visti can do to turn this around?
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Visti fails to land.
Visti controlling the action here for a moment.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren lands a body shot.
Askren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Visti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Visti misses with the head strike.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Visti controls his hands.
Visti lands with a right to the head.
Askren effectively controlling the action here.
Visti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Askren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Askren as the two fighters clinch.

Askren manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Askren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Askren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Visti on his heels. He'll look to pass Visti's guard now, I'm sure.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren stays in close to Visti's body and controls the position.
Jake Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Visti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Nice takedown defense from Visti. No joy for Askren on that attempt.
Askren checks the leg kick.

Askren drives through with a takedown into Visti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Askren wants to control from the top but Visti keeps moving.
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visti wants to stand but Askren is controlling the position.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Visti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Askren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Visti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Visti is looking to stand up but Askren isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Visti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Visti wants to clinch up but Askren keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Visti.
Askren lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Visti misses with a hook to the body
and Askren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Askren dives in and grabs Visti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Visti pushes down on Askren's head and hops out.
Visti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Askren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Askren moves out of range of the leg kick from Visti.
Askren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Visti defends well and Askren ends up having to push Visti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Visti looking to stall.
Visti stalling in the clinch but Askren improves position.
Visti is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Askren has denied him.
Good body shot from Visti.
Visti being controlled against the cage.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Visti prevents it.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Visti avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Visti can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
Askren scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Visti tries to stall but Askren uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Askren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Askren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Visti regains guard.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visti is wriggling around but Askren manages to pass to half guard.
Askren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Askren throwing shots but Visti is blocking nicely.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren throwing shots but Visti is blocking nicely.
Well, if Askren is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Visti defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Askren 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Askren!

A relieved looking Jake Askren thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike KnockOut (ranked 2851 p4p, 3923 weight class) and Ispa Perkele (ranked 354 p4p, 461 weight class). Ispa Perkele has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

178 cm
20
158
2 - 0 - 0
178 cm
19
165
1 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bear N Saints

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike KnockOut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele swings for the body but KnockOut moves out of range.
Perkele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
KnockOut throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
KnockOut scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perkele.
A cross from KnockOut lands.

Perkele has closed the distance and engaged KnockOut in a clinch.
Perkele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
KnockOut wants to get back to striking at distance but Perkele won't allow it.
KnockOut blocks an uppercut.
Perkele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
KnockOut has had enough of the clinch but Perkele keeps him there for the moment.
KnockOut is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
KnockOut is trying to push Perkele away but Perkele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
KnockOut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
KnockOut has had enough of the clinch but Perkele keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for KnockOut to work.
A frustrated look appears on KnockOut's face as he tries to break the clinch.
KnockOut is trying to force a seperation but Perkele has the dominant position.
Perkele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perkele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
KnockOut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perkele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
KnockOut blocks a body shot from Perkele.
Perkele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
KnockOut has had enough of the clinch but Perkele keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Perkele - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KnockOut can't break the clinch.
KnockOut can't break the clinch.
KnockOut is trying to break the clinch but Perkele is controlling him.
KnockOut has had enough of the clinch but Perkele keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Perkele.
KnockOut wants to break free but Perkele has control.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkele has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. KnockOut seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Perkele can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
KnockOut stalling in the clinch but Perkele improves position.
Perkele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkele working aggressively here.
A short right from Perkele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KnockOut is trying to push Perkele away but Perkele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good body shot from Perkele.
KnockOut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perkele lands an uppercut.
Perkele has KnockOut pressed against the cage, preventing KnockOut from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
KnockOut tries to circle away but Perkele has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KnockOut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Perkele.
Perkele lands with a light punch inside.

KnockOut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KnockOut jabs Perkele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
KnockOut misses with a shot to the body
and Perkele counters with a right hand to the body.
KnockOut changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
KnockOut thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkele blocks a jab.
Perkele steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from KnockOut.
KnockOut uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perkele has time to react.
KnockOut misses with a body shot.
KnockOut connects with a body shot.
KnockOut just misses with a punch to the body.
KnockOut looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perkele swings for the body but KnockOut moves out of range.
KnockOut swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perkele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Perkele.
KnockOut throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Perkele swings for the body but KnockOut moves out of range.
KnockOut throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
KnockOut cracks a nice hook into Perkele's ribs.
KnockOut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele throws out a powerful jab.
KnockOut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from KnockOut.
KnockOut uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perkele has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from KnockOut. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
KnockOut slips under a jab.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KnockOut.
KnockOut with a body punch. A glancing blow.
KnockOut throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Perkele wants to counter with a clinch but KnockOut pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

KnockOut misses with a looping left.
Perkele scores with a hook.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KnockOut.
KnockOut misses with a wild body shot.
KnockOut misses the body punch
enabling Perkele to counter with a crisp jab.
KnockOut throws a predictable looking body shot
and Perkele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
KnockOut misses with a straight right.
KnockOut takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
KnockOut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
KnockOut looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from KnockOut. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
KnockOut slips under a jab.
Perkele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by KnockOut.
KnockOut throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KnockOut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KnockOut connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
KnockOut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KnockOut missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
KnockOut dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from KnockOut lands.
KnockOut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
Perkele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perkele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
KnockOut takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
KnockOut looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
Perkele is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
KnockOut throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KnockOut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perkele counters with a straight right hand.
KnockOut is rocked!
KnockOut is holding his hands too far apart here. Perkele throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! KnockOut is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Perkele!
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zig Zig (ranked 3864 p4p, 3169 weight class) and Jack Stevens (ranked 458 p4p, 385 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

165 cm
20
155
3 - 2 - 0
180 cm
26
155
2 - 2 - 0
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zig Zig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevens is looking for the big counter here.

Zig manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stevens on his heels. He'll look to pass Stevens's guard now, I'm sure.
Zig tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.

Stevens has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zig off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A head kick misses from Stevens.
Zig feinted with a counter takedown.
Stevens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zig.
Stevens misses with a leg kick

and Zig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevens won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zig taking a breather here.
Stevens prevents Zig from moving into mount.

Zig looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zig is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zig remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Stevens is looking to regain half guard here but Zig keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Stevens is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zig slows the pace down.
Stevens is not content to let Zig control the position.
Zig working away.
Stevens is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zig off and has taken his back!
Zig manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stevens's guard. Nice work there by Zig.
Stevens can't keep his opponent in guard - Zig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zig frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stevens told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Stevens is working to get back to half guard.
Zig controlling from the full mount.
Stevens tries to reverse the position but Zig maintains control.
Zig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stevens is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to control but Zig is having none of it.
Zig prevents Stevens from getting the reversal.
Zig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Stevens is holding on tight.
Zig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stevens is looking to escape.
Zig moves to take his opponent's back.
Stevens trying to control the position but Zig manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Zig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zig shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl out of it but Zig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zig pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zig Zig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stevens's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zig wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Zig looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Stevens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zig tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Stevens trying to control the pace.
Zig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevens is working away from the top position though.
Stevens wants to take a breather but Zig is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is thwarting Zig's attempts to control the position.
Zig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stevens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zig is proving hard to escape from.
Zig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Zig keeps moving.
Zig keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Zig keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zig is on top in guard.


That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zig passes Stevens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zig works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stevens is working to get back to half guard.
Zig Zig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevens tries to buck Zig off but he can't manage it.
Stevens tries to hold on but Zig pushes him away.
Stevens can't escape the position.
Zig trying to control but Stevens is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zig controlling his opponent.
Zig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zig looking to control but Stevens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stevens working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zig fails to advance to Stevens's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zig.

Stevens rushes Zig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zig is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stevens is defending well.

Zig pulls guard.
Stevens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stevens trying to control but Zig is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stevens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zig misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens doesn't manage to clinch there - Zig circles away.

Stevens closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zig quickly recovers to half guard.
Zig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevens's back!
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!
Stevens is trying to break free.
Zig controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Will Zig go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Zig is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stevens trying to control the hands but Zig breaks the grip.

Zig looking for the choke from the back.

Zig is persistently looking for the submission but Stevens is defending it well.
I really don't envy Stevens right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zig is looking for the choke from the back position but Stevens is controlling his hands well.

Zig is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stevens defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stevens just trying to survive but Zig is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Zig go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Zig looking to break Stevens's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stevens remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zig will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Zig is looking to control Stevens but Stevens is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens staying busy and making it hard for Zig to control.

Zig 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, Stevens has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zig controlling well, preventing Stevens from escaping the position.

Stevens defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zig's arms.
Zig tries to keep control of the position but Stevens is staying busy.

Zig is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stevens is defending well though. Zig let's go of the attempt for now.
Stevens trying to control the hands but Zig breaks the grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Zig controlling well, preventing Stevens from escaping the position.

Zig is persistently looking for the submission but Stevens is defending it well.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet but Zig has full control of the position and if anything, Stevens has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Zig controlling well, preventing Stevens from escaping the position.

Zig looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Stevens is controlling Zig 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Jack Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zig Zig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zig Zig!

Our winner, Zig Zig, 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Dilbrandt (ranked 1822 p4p, 2466 weight class) and Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 235 p4p, 308 weight class). Dilbrandt comes to the cage accompanied by Money Flow. Stepanovich has chosen Swallowing Dust as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

181 cm
18
164
3 - 1 - 0
186 cm
21
165
3 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deacon Dilbrandt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olenev Stepanovich!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.
Stepanovich lands with a good body shot.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that Dilbrandt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilbrandt also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich walks into a jab.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dilbrandt defends it well.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dilbrandt rather than just go for the knockout.
Stepanovich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dilbrandt. That one must have hurt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Dilbrandt catches Stepanovich right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
A punch combination from Stepanovich misses.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Dilbrandt connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stepanovich.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Stepanovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich blocks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt sizes up Stepanovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dilbrandt works over Stepanovich's head and body with a nice combination.
Stepanovich is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stepanovich's sensitive parts.
Stepanovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stepanovich is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Dilbrandt jabs at Stepanovich's body.
Stepanovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stepanovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stepanovich lands with a good body shot.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot that snaps Dilbrandt's head back.
Stepanovich lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Stepanovich works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dilbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt scores with a spinning back kick!
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dilbrandt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Deacon Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stepanovich. That did some damage!
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to Stepanovich's body. Stepanovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich feints the counter takedown.
Dilbrandt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt catches Stepanovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dilbrandt back to the cage. Stepanovich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stepanovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilbrandt connects with the punch.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch up but Stepanovich keeps it at a distance.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Dilbrandt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Stepanovich throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stepanovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stepanovich. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich slips a jab and a cross from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Dilbrandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Stepanovich.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination but Stepanovich avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt thuds his right hand into Stepanovich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stepanovich defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Dilbrandt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stepanovich lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Deacon Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stepanovich swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich with a hook.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab. Stepanovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Stepanovich with the counter takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Stepanovich down.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stepanovich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stepanovich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich misses with a two punch combination.
Stepanovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dilbrandt lands a front kick.
Jab from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Stepanovich blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a huge left! Stepanovich is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dilbrandt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stepanovich from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dilbrandt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deacon Dilbrandt!
Deacon Dilbrandt retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Deacon Dilbrandt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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