NFCC 26 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Stokes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stokes
vs
McFly

200 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
26
235 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Stokes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus McFly!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stokes is looking to chop away at McFly's legs.
Stokes misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as McFly blocks the low kick.
A cross from Stokes lands.
Stokes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFly.
A slow jab from Stokes misses its intended target.
Stokes misses with a jab to the body
letting McFly counter with a right hand.
McFly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFly walks into a straight right hand from Stokes.
Stokes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFly manages to avoid it.
Stokes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McFly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McFly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stokes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McFly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stokes misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Stokes misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly misses with a body punch
and Stokes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Stokes.
Bill Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stokes with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stokes tries a low kick but McFly avoids it.
A big left from McFly misses.
Stokes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFly.
Stokes lands with a right hand.
A big right from McFly misses.

Stokes cracks McFly with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McFly looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stokes finish him?
Bill Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokes fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks McFly square on the jaw! Damn, McFly is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Stokes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Invictus Feliciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Feliciano
vs
Stratton

195 cm
19
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
199 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Invictus Feliciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Stratton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feliciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stratton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Feliciano fails with an attempt to clinch.

Stratton has closed the distance and engaged Feliciano in a clinch.
Feliciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stratton slowing the pace effectively.
Stratton tries for a takedown but Feliciano manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Feliciano.
Feliciano misses with some punches.
Feliciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Stratton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stratton takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Feliciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feliciano.
Feliciano misses with some punches.
Feliciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Feliciano scores with a shot to the side of Stratton's head.
Stratton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stratton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stratton can't get the takedown.
Invictus Feliciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Stratton.
Feliciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Feliciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Feliciano fails to land.
Stratton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Feliciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Feliciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Feliciano.
Feliciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Stratton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stratton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Feliciano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stratton looks gassed!
Feliciano misses with some punches.
Feliciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Feliciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stratton takes a shot to the head.
Feliciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feliciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Stratton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stratton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Feliciano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Feliciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feliciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feliciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feliciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Stratton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Feliciano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stratton.
Still in the clinch, Feliciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feliciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Feliciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Feliciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Feliciano.
A nice left hand lands by Feliciano.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feliciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Feliciano pushes Stratton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feliciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strattons head.
Feliciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Feliciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Feliciano.
Feliciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Stratton.
Feliciano throws a head punch that misses.
Feliciano lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stratton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feliciano.
Feliciano lands a nice uppercut.
Feliciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Feliciano.
Feliciano lands a left hand.
Feliciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Stratton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feliciano lands a left hand.
Stratton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Feliciano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Feliciano lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feliciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Stratton tries to keep at a distance but Feliciano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Feliciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Stratton.
Stratton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stratton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Feliciano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Feliciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feliciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Feliciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Feliciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Feliciano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Feliciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feliciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feliciano has a couple of punches blocked by Stratton.
Feliciano lands with a right to the head.
Feliciano lands with a left to the head.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feliciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Feliciano lands with a light punch inside.
Feliciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Feliciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Feliciano misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feliciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Feliciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stratton.
Feliciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Feliciano.
Feliciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Feliciano scores with a shot to the side of Stratton's head.
Feliciano lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feliciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feliciano.
Feliciano misses with the head strike.
Feliciano throws a head punch that misses.
Feliciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strattons head.
Feliciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feliciano gets through Stratton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Feliciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Feliciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Feliciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stratton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Feliciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stratton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Feliciano has a couple of punches blocked by Stratton.
Feliciano working aggressively here.
A short right from Feliciano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stratton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stratton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eric Stratton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Feliciano stalks Stratton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stratton's face. Stratton staggers backwards, shaken.
Feliciano tries to clinch but Stratton is having none of it.
Stratton misses with a jab to the body
and Feliciano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Feliciano as he connects with a hook.
Feliciano thuds his right hand into Stratton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Feliciano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Feliciano wants to clinch.
Feliciano scores with a body shot.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Feliciano throws a head punch that misses.
Feliciano throws a head punch that misses.
Feliciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stratton is breathing heavily.
Feliciano lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feliciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Feliciano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Feliciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Feliciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stratton can't get the takedown.
Feliciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Still in the clinch, Feliciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feliciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Feliciano.
Feliciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Feliciano throws a head punch that misses.
Stratton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stratton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Feliciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feliciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Feliciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Feliciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Feliciano lands with a light punch inside.
Feliciano gets through Stratton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Feliciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Stratton is rocked!
Stratton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stratton is still on wobbly legs! Can Feliciano finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Feliciano.
Feliciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Feliciano throws a head punch that misses.
Stratton looking for a takedown.
Stratton seems to have recovered his senses.
Invictus Feliciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Stratton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feliciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Feliciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stratton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feliciano lands with a left to the head.
Feliciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Feliciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Feliciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Stratton blocking some punches.
Feliciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Feliciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Feliciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Feliciano lands with a left to the head.
Feliciano working aggressively here.
Feliciano lands a right hand.
Feliciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stratton blocks an uppercut.
Feliciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Feliciano lands a nice uppercut.
Feliciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Stratton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feliciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Feliciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feliciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Stratton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feliciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Feliciano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stratton.
Feliciano has a couple of punches blocked by Stratton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Feliciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Feliciano.
Feliciano lands with a left to the head.
Feliciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strattons head.
Still in the clinch, Feliciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feliciano has a couple of punches blocked by Stratton.
Feliciano working aggressively here.
Stratton takes a shot to the head.
Feliciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Feliciano working aggressively here.
Feliciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Invictus Feliciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stratton.
Stratton takes a shot to the head.
Stratton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Feliciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Feliciano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feliciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Stratton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stratton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Feliciano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Feliciano connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot by Feliciano.
Feliciano dips to his left and cracks Stratton with an uppercut!
Feliciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stratton in his tracks.
Feliciano tries to close the distance and clinch but Stratton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Feliciano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stratton backs up against the cage.
Stratton needs to keep his hands up - Feliciano had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feliciano scores with a one two! Stratton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Feliciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feliciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stratton's head.
Stratton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Invictus Feliciano dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stratton rushes Feliciano and presses him up against the cage.
Stratton has had enough of the clinch but Feliciano keeps him there for the moment.
Stratton goes for a takedown attempt but Feliciano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stratton fails to land the takedown.
Feliciano works the jab nicely.
Feliciano tries to clinch but Stratton moves out of range.
Stratton throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Feliciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Feliciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strattons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Feliciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feliciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stratton can do to turn this around?
Feliciano wants to clinch.
Feliciano scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Feliciano.
Stratton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feliciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stratton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Feliciano dips to his left and cracks Stratton with an uppercut!
Stratton moves forwards but Feliciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stratton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Feliciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Feliciano catches Stratton right on the button with a cross.
Stratton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Feliciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from Feliciano.
Good standup being displayed there by Feliciano as he connects with a hook.
Feliciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stratton has time to react.
Stratton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Feliciano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stratton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Feliciano.
Donk. Feliciano catches Stratton right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feliciano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stratton on the side of the head.
Feliciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stratton has time to react.
Stratton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Stratton moves into the clinch.
Feliciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stratton.
Feliciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feliciano working aggressively here.
Stratton misses with some punches.
Stratton can't get the takedown.
Invictus Feliciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Stratton.
Feliciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Feliciano lands a shoulder strike.
Stratton is trying to break the clinch but Feliciano is controlling him.
Feliciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Stratton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feliciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Feliciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feliciano.
A short left from Feliciano.
Invictus Feliciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Feliciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Stratton blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stratton looking for a takedown.
Feliciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Feliciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Feliciano.
Stratton takes a shot to the head.
Feliciano scores with a shot to the side of Stratton's head.
Feliciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Feliciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Feliciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stratton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feliciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Stratton.
Stratton working aggressively here.
Feliciano misses with some punches.

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.
Feliciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Feliciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stratton wants a takedown but no success here.
Stratton tries for a takedown but Feliciano manages to get underhooks.
Stratton has Feliciano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Feliciano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feliciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Feliciano working aggressively here.
Feliciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Feliciano lands an uppercut.
Feliciano lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Feliciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Feliciano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Feliciano.
Feliciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eric Stratton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stratton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Feliciano pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Invictus Feliciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Feliciano 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Invictus Feliciano!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axel Raze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raikage Sama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raze kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Scream Aim Fire - Bullet For My Valentine. Sama is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I OFFER MY LIFE!. Raikage Sama is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Raze
vs
Sama

183 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

168 cm
26
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Raze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raikage Sama!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raze darts in trying to clinch
and Sama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raze darts in trying to clinch
and Sama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raze has his takedown stuffed
enabling Sama to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raze with a poor takedown
and Sama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raze misses with a takedown
letting Sama counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Raze. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sama looking to pass the guard.
Raze being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Sama gets a takedown into half guard.
Sama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raze is not content to let Sama control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Sama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sama is looking to advance position but Raze won't allow it.
Well, if Sama 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.

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.

Axel Raze has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Raze throws a head kick but Sama moves out of range.
Axel Raze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raze wants to clinch

and Sama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Raze's guard now.
Raze can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sama controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Raze moves to clinch but Sama breaks away

and Sama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raze is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sama dives into side control.

Sama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raze has escaped the position, nice work there.

Sama is working to tighten is grip on Raze's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Raze has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sama is really squeezing tight and eventually Raze passes out! Sama breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raikage Sama!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Moore has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Moore
vs
Law

180 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Law!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore darts in trying to clinch
and Law counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore tries to clinch up
and Law counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore wants to clinch but Law slips to the side
and Law counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Moore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
A short body shot lands from Moore as the two fighters clinch.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Law's head.
Moore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Law is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moore pushes Law back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Law fails to pull guard.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Law.
Moore trying to stall but Law improves his position.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Law's head.
Law misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law lands a nice knee to the body.
Moore digs a right hand into Law's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Law's gas tank.
Law working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moore is trying to maintain a safe position but Law gets an underhook and turns Moore into the cage.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Law or not.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Law gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Law with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Law.
Law being controlled against the cage.
Moore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Law wants to stall.
Moore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moore has Law pressed against the cage, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Law trying to land knees to the body.
Law tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Law stalling in the clinch but Moore improves position.
Law looks gassed!
Moore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law misses with a knee to the head.
Moore content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Law has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moore uses from the top position.
Law wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Moore is now in half guard.

Moore decides to stand and escape the position.
Moore wants to clinch
and Law cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Law.
Moore looks to clinch
and Law counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Law counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
Law misses with some punches.
Moore cracks Law with a nice body shot.
Moore pushes Law back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Law can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
Law has had enough of the clinch but Moore keeps him there for the moment.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Law.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laws head.

Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore moves to clinch but Law breaks away

and Law counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Law lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moore.
Moore lands a body shot in the clinch.

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

Moore tries to keep at a distance but Law has taken the fight into the clinch.
Law is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.
Moore pushes Law back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore displaying some good clinch control by pressing Law up against the cage.
Law lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
Moore lands with a right to the head.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Law.
Law misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Law misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Moore gets through Law's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Law's head.
Moore lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Moore.
Moore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moore's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Law is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Christopher Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Law.
Law lands a nice uppercut.
Moore prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
Law tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Law backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Moore 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.

Moore tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Law counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moore cracks Law with a nice body shot.
Moore is looking to control Law's arms but Law gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moore has his back to the cage.
Law can't break the clinch.
Law fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Law tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.

Law breaks the clinch.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Moore moves into range and clinches up with Law.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
Law takes a shot to the head.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moore lands a body shot.
Christopher Moore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Law misses with a knee strike.

Law breaks from the clinch.
Law is breathing heavily.
Moore tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Law holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore controlling the action here for a moment.
Law drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moore moves to clinch but Law breaks away

and Law counters by moving into the clinch.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moore gets through Law's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moore lands a right hand.
Law trying to stall but Moore improves his position.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moore pressing his opponent against the cage.
Law tries to pull guard but Moore won't allow it.
Christopher Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Law.
Moore stalling in the clinch.
Moore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Law is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moore is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Moore.
Law tries to stall but Moore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Law throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Law backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Law throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head.
Law can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
Moore displaying some good clinch control by pressing Law up against the cage.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Law is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Moore effectively controlling the action here.
Law lands a good knee to the midsection. Moore won't want to take too many of those.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moore taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Law is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore closes the distance but Law moves to the side

and Law counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Law.
Law trying to land knees to the body.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Law backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Moore.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Moore.
Law landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moore lands a body punch.
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.

Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore moves to clinch but Law breaks away

and Law counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moore's guard now.
Moore is looking to stand up but Law isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moore wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moore closes the distance but Law moves to the side

and Law moves into the clinch.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Law looking to stall.
Law is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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 Christopher Moore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Moore tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Law counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Law.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laws head.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Law is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Law is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moore is keeping busy.
Law is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Law or not.
Law comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Law tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moore smiles and moves away.
Christopher Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Law.
Moore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Moore forces Law back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Law is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Law tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moore smiles and moves away.

Moore closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Law or not.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Law or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Moore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
A short uppercut from Moore.
Moore is leaning against Law and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Moore avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Law tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Law is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moore scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Moore.
Moore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Law throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moore blocks it with crossed arms.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Moore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moore presses Law against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Law being controlled against the cage.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Law lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Law's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
Law goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moore prevents it.
Law goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Law digs a right hand into Moore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moore's gas tank.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Moore has double underhooks.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Law's head.
Law misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moore keeps control of Law as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Law fails to pull guard.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to clinch there but Moore circles away.
Moore wants to clinch but Law slips to the side

and Law counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good body shot from Moore.

Law gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Law looks to land a strike but Moore avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Moore scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Law moves into range and clinches up with Moore.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Law - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Moore as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law can't break the clinch.
Law misses with a knee to the head.
Moore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Moore.
Moore lands with a right to the head.
Law takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moore.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moore as Law tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
Law stalls.
Moore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Law.
Moore has Law pressed against the cage, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Law scores a nice knee to the body.
Moore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moore cracks Law with a nice body shot.

Law breaks the clinch.
Moore wants to clinch but Law slips to the side
and Law counters with a series of strikes. Moore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aaron Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christopher Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Law.
Law swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moore, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Moore!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Burlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiernan comes to the cage accompanied by I Need A Doctor. Burlaka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Kiernan
vs
Burlaka

194 cm
26
209 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

189 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Kiernan!
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, Denis Burlaka!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burlaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiernan.
Kiernan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kiernan has his takedown stuffed
and Burlaka counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burlaka. Kiernan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiernan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burlaka.
Kiernan gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Burlaka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burlaka advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burlaka trying to control from half guard but Kiernan is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiernan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burlaka.
Kiernan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burlaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiernan keeps working.
Burlaka throwing shots but Kiernan is blocking nicely.
Burlaka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burlaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burlaka drops an elbow to the side of Kiernan's head.
Burlaka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burlaka slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka is trying to control the action in half guard but Kiernan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kiernan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burlaka lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burlaka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiernan defending well though.
Burlaka wants to take a breather but Kiernan is having none of it.

Burlaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiernan is just riding it out for now. Burlaka eventually gives up the hold.
Burlaka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka wants to control but Kiernan is keeping him busy.
Burlaka thows a huge punch but Kiernan dodges it nicely.
Burlaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kiernan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burlaka scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burlaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burlaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Burlaka.
Burlaka working Kiernan over with strikes.
Kiernan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burlaka.
Still in half guard, Burlaka seems content to control.
Burlaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burlaka trying to control the action but Kiernan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Burlaka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Burlaka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kiernan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burlaka cracks Kiernan with a big right hand but Kiernan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kiernan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Burlaka scoring with punches and elbows.
Burlaka trying to control the position but Kiernan is working away.
Burlaka is putting a hurting on Kiernan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kiernan is trying to control Burlaka's posture but Burlaka avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiernan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiernan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kiernan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Burlaka wants to control but Kiernan is keeping him busy.
Burlaka scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiernan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Burlaka in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Burlaka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kiernan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kiernan dodges the ground and pound from Burlaka.
Burlaka landing a few strikes.
Burlaka wants to control but Kiernan is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Burlaka's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Burlaka grinds an elbow into Kiernan's temple.
Check out the look on Burlaka's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Burlaka trying to control the action but Kiernan is working from the bottom.
Burlaka is chipping away with strikes.
Burlaka is looking to take a break and control but Kiernan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Burlaka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kiernan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka landing a few strikes.
Burlaka wants to control but Kiernan is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Burlaka.
Burlaka looks up at the clock and then as Kiernan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burlaka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiernan is looking to regain half guard here but Burlaka keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Burlaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Burlaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiernan.
Burlaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiernan's hands.
Burlaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burlaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burlaka misses the shot to the body.
Burlaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Kiernan moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burlaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burlaka throws a leg kick which misses Kiernan's front leg but catches the back leg as Kiernan tries to avoid it.
Kiernan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burlaka throws a body punch but Kiernan moves out of range.
Burlaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burlaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Burlaka scores a takedown into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka is landing with some decent strikes but Kiernan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Burlaka landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burlaka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kiernan?
Burlaka scoring with strikes but Kiernan is staying in there.
Burlaka lands a heavy elbow.
Denis Burlaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burlaka looking to finish Kiernan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kiernan!
Burlaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burlaka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kiernan hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka trying to control but Kiernan is having none of it.
Burlaka looking to control and managing it successfully.

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.
Kiernan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burlaka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Burlaka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kiernan is looking to escape.
Burlaka lands a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burlaka controlling his opponent.
Josh Kiernan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Burlaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burlaka 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Burlaka!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azato Yasutsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belanger
vs
Yasutsune

185 cm
20
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
164 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azato Yasutsune!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yasutsune lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yasutsune misses with a body kick.
Yasutsune lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yasutsune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yasutsune throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the body from Yasutsune misses
and Belanger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Yasutsune misses.
Yasutsune throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yasutsune throws the left hand but Belanger avoids the punch easily.
Belanger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yasutsune can pounce on him.
Yasutsune bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yasutsune scoring well with a low kick there.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick but Belanger sees it coming and moves out of range.
No joy there for Belanger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belanger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yasutsune throws a low kick, looking for Belanger's leg but Belanger calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yasutsune, right into the meat.
Yasutsune delivers a nice body kick.
Yasutsune finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Belanger digs a good hook to Yasutsune's body.
Yasutsune scoring well with a low kick there.
Yasutsune swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune moves in looking to clinch but Belanger pushes him off.
Yasutsune misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Yasutsune lands but Belanger takes it in his stride.

It looks like Mike Belanger has been cut.
Azato Yasutsune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yasutsune is looking to slow Belanger down with leg kicks.
Belanger blocks the body kick.
Belanger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune scores with a nice body kick.
Yasutsune pushes Belanger away with a front kick.
Belanger with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yasutsune. Belanger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Yasutsune.
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!
No joy there for Belanger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belanger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Belanger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yasutsune attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yasutsune lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Belanger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Belanger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Belanger misses with a combination
and Yasutsune counters with a body kick that stops Belanger in his tracks momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune misses with a low kick.
Yasutsune scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belanger checks the leg kick.
Yasutsune misses with a leg kick.
Belanger throws a series of punches but Yasutsune moves out of range.
Yasutsune feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belanger's calf.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick but Belanger moved away.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Belanger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick but Belanger moved away.
Belanger checks a leg kick.
Belanger throws a combination that misses
and Yasutsune makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Belanger really felt that one!
Yasutsune thows a body kick. Belanger tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger moves out of range of the strikes.
Belanger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belanger catches Yasutsune with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belanger checks a low kick from Yasutsune.
Belanger misses with a double jab
and Yasutsune counters with a nice leg kick.
Yasutsune throws the kick towards the body but Belanger avoids it.
Yasutsune swings widly with a right hand
and Belanger counters with a right hand to the body.
Yasutsune turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yasutsune throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belanger.
Yasutsune misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azato Yasutsune dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Belanger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Yasutsune pushes Belanger away with a front kick.
Yasutsune does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yasutsune.
Belanger blocks the body kick.
Belanger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Belanger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yasutsune has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yasutsune throws a head kick but Belanger moves out of range.
Azato Yasutsune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belanger throws a hook but Yasutsune avoids it easily.
Belanger misses with a double jab
and Yasutsune counters with a slapping leg kick.
Belanger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Belanger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yasutsune counters with a thumping low kick.
Belanger throws a series of punches but Yasutsune moves out of range.
Yasutsune misses with a hook. Belanger ducked under it nicely.
Mike Belanger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger misses with a combination
and Yasutsune counters with a nice low kick that buckles Belanger's knee momentarily.
Belanger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yasutsune.
Yasutsune lands a leg kick that knocks Belanger off balance momentarily.
Belanger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Belanger tries to bum rush Yasutsune with a series of wild strikes but Yasutsune uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belanger checks a leg kick.
Belanger looks to land a combination but Yasutsune avoids it well.
Belanger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yasutsune.
Yasutsune throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Belanger avoids the head kick by Yasutsune.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune slips a jab and a cross from Belanger.
Belanger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yasutsune throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Belanger.
Belanger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yasutsune bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yasutsune throws a sloppy head kick and Belanger moves out of range easily.
Belanger misses with a few strikes there.
Yasutsune lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No joy there for Belanger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belanger swinging wildly here.
Yasutsune misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yasutsune wants to land a leg kick but Belanger is out of range.
A shot to the body from Belanger misses
and Yasutsune counters with an inside leg kick.
Yasutsune avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belanger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yasutsune lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yasutsune goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yasutsune is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yasutsune throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yasutsune looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yasutsune misses with a body kick.
Yasutsune is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune lands a high kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yasutsune.
Yasutsune misses with a kick to the body.
Belanger checks a leg kick nicely.
Good exchange - Belanger coming out on top.
Yasutsune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yasutsune feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belanger's calf.
Yasutsune throws the kick towards the body but Belanger avoids it.
Yasutsune pushes Belanger away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yasutsune throws a front kick aimed at Belanger's knee but Belanger avoids it well.
Yasutsune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Yasutsune.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azato Yasutsune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Belanger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Belanger. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yasutsune.
Yasutsune throws a leg kick which misses Belanger's front leg but catches the back leg as Belanger tries to avoid it.
Belanger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yasutsune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belanger misses with a double jab
and Yasutsune finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yasutsune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belanger.
Belanger misses with a series of wild punches.
Yasutsune feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belanger's calf.
Yasutsune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yasutsune moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasutsune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belanger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yasutsune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belanger throws a combination that misses
and Yasutsune counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yasutsune scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from Yasutsune lands but Belanger takes it in his stride.
Yasutsune tries to land a front kick but Belanger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yasutsune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yasutsune lands with a nice body kick.
Yasutsune lets loose with a powerful body kick. Belanger will feel that in the morning.
A combination from Belanger does no damage.
Yasutsune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Belanger.
Yasutsune thumps Belanger with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yasutsune scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yasutsune goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crunch! Yasutsune slams his shin into Belanger's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yasutsune connects with a solid leg kick.
Belanger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yasutsune. Yasutsune obviously looking to wear him down.
Yasutsune thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Belanger if he has to take too many more of those.
Belanger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yasutsune. That's going to slow Belanger down.
Both fighters circling a little - Yasutsune finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Yasutsune.
Nice body kick there by Yasutsune.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune connects with a leg kick. Belanger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yasutsune fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yasutsune throws a nice head kick!

Belanger is rocked!
Yasutsune ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Belanger's jaw. Belanger's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Yasutsune does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azato Yasutsune!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dimmy Hewston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balaur Bondoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bondoc has chosen Pastor Troy - Vica Versa as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hewston
vs
Bondoc

171 cm
21
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

:: Happy Pills ::

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimmy Hewston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balaur Bondoc!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondoc throws a head kick that misses.
Bondoc looks to land a left hand but Hewston moved out of range nicely.
Bondoc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hewston misses with a takedown attempt
and Bondoc counters with a left and a right that stings Hewston.
Bondoc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hewston circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Bondoc both land. Nice combination.
Bondoc misses with a wild combination.
Balaur Bondoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hewston fails with the takedown
and Bondoc counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondoc scores with a hook to the body. Hewston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hewston tries for a takedown but Bondoc circles away easily
and Bondoc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimmy Hewston. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bondoc lands a left and a right that send Hewston crashing to the mat, dazed. Bondoc thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bondoc fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hewston checks it well.
A slow jab from Bondoc misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc throws a sloppy head kick and Hewston moves out of range easily.
Hewston with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bondoc to counter with a crisp jab.
Hewston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bondoc counters with a left and a right that stings Hewston.

It looks like Dimmy Hewston has been cut.
Hewston is breathing heavily.
Hewston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bondoc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Hewston is rocked!
Bondoc swinging wildly here.
Bondoc tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bondoc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hewston misses with a takedown
and Bondoc counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bondoc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bondoc moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hewston avoids the body shot from Bondoc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balaur Bondoc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dimmy Hewston's cut.
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.

Hewston misses with a takedown
and Bondoc counters with a right hand to the body.
Bondoc swinging wildly here.
Hewston has his takedown stuffed
and Bondoc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hewston misses with a takedown attempt

and Bondoc counters with a crisp one two that drops Hewston! Bondoc thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hewston to his feet! Hewston is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimmy Hewston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hewston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bondoc. Those never looked like landing.
Bondoc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bondoc throws a head kick that misses.
Hewston shoots and misses
and Bondoc counters with a nice uppercut.

Bondoc cracks Hewston with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hewston looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bondoc finish him?
Oh Hewston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bondoc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hewston seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewston takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Bondoc.
Bondoc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bondoc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bondoc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc takes a swing at Hewston's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Bondoc.
Hewston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bondoc counters with a one-two to the body.
Bondoc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bondoc throws a body punch but Hewston moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc misses with a series of wild punches.
Hewston has his takedown stuffed
letting Bondoc counter with a right hand.
Bondoc misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bondoc.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hewston misses with a takedown

and Bondoc counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hewston! Bondoc lets Hewston back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balaur Bondoc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dimmy Hewston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bondoc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hewston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bondoc counters with a head kick that drops Hewston to the mat! Hewston scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hewston moves away from the strike by Bondoc.

Bondoc lands a big right hand that sends Hewston crashing to the mat! Bondoc stays standing though and waves Hewston back to his feet!
Hewston moves out of range as Bondoc strikes.
Hewston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bondoc counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Hewston badly! He tries to strike back but Bondoc puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Hewston out cold! Oh man, Hewston will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Balaur Bondoc!
Balaur Bondoc is the new lightweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasa Sladkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zvonimir Soldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Sasa Sladkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sladkov
vs
Soldo

192 cm
27
240 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
242 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasa Sladkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zvonimir Soldo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sladkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sladkov misses with a combination

and Soldo counters with a single leg into guard. Sladkov didn't expect that.
Sladkov keeping full guard, as Soldo tries to pass.
Soldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sladkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sladkov is pulling down on Soldo's head. It's preventing any offense from Soldo, at least for the moment.
Soldo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sladkov misses with a right hand

and Soldo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sladkov's guard.

Soldo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sladkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Soldo has Sladkov in his guard.
Soldo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Soldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Soldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sladkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Soldo has his foot on Sladkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sladkov works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov advances position into side control!
Soldo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Soldo trying to control here.
Soldo tries to roll over but Sladkov keeps him under control.
Sladkov wants to stand but Soldo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

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.
Soldo wants to get back to full guard.

Soldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soldo is trying to get back to full guard.

Soldo actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soldo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sladkov controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Soldo has his takedown stuffed
and Sladkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Soldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soldo moves away from the strike by Sladkov.
Sladkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soldo.

Soldo shoots in and gets a takedown into Sladkov's guard.
Soldo trying to move into half guard but instead Sladkov has managed to sweep!
Sladkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soldo trying to control the position.
Soldo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sladkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sladkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sladkov tries to stand but Soldo is controlling from the bottom.

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.

Soldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sladkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sladkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sladkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Soldo is working an open guard so Sladkov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Soldo.
Soldo throws an elbow but Sladkov slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldo cracks Sladkov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Soldo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Soldo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sladkov is trying to control Soldo's posture but Soldo avoids it.
Sladkov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sladkov tries to get out of the position.

Soldo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sladkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sladkov is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soldo tries for a kimura but Sladkov is defending well.
Zvonimir Soldo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sladkov dodges the ground and pound from Soldo.

Soldo is trying to get an arm triangle but Sladkov is defending well.

Soldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sladkov, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sladkov is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Soldo looks to land a left hand but Sladkov moved out of range nicely.
Sladkov missing with a left hand there. Soldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soldo has his takedown stuffed
and Sladkov counters with a straight right hand.
Soldo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sladkov is fending him off so far but Soldo persists. Nope, Sladkov circles away and we're back to standing.

Soldo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Soldo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poor strikes thrown by Soldo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldo wants to take his opponent's back but instead Sladkov manages to regain half guard.
Soldo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sladkov keeps working.
Soldo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Soldo is looking for a kimura but Sladkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soldo to get the leverage.
Soldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soldo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soldo tries to pass to full mount but Sladkov defends it.
Sladkov taking some punishment here, with Soldo in his half guard.

That's two 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.
Soldo trying to advance position but Sladkov counters by regaining guard.
Soldo chips away with some ground and pound.
Sladkov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Soldo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sladkov dives on top into guard.
Soldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Soldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sladkov passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov trying to control the pace.
Soldo tries to roll over but Sladkov keeps him under control.

Soldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soldo is looking to control Sladkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soldo avoid being mounted?

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.

Soldo actively working from the bottom here.
Soldo wants to control but Sladkov is keeping busy.
Soldo wants to sweep but Sladkov has passed to side control!
Sladkov happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasa Sladkov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Soldo closes the distance and clinches up with Sladkov, looking for a takedown. Soldo pushes Sladkov against the cage but Sladkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Soldo shoots and misses
and Sladkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Sladkov.
Sladkov punishes Soldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sladkov throws a jab when Soldo was well out of range.
Soldo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sladkov throws out a loose jab but Soldo uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sladkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sladkov.
Horrible takedown by Soldo or perhaps it was just good defense by Sladkov which made him look bad.
Sasa Sladkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zvonimir Soldo.
Soldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sladkov.
Zvonimir Soldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sladkov swings widly with a right hand

and Soldo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sladkov won't be happy with that.
Soldo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldo working the body and head with strikes.
Sladkov struggling a bit here.
Soldo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sladkov is avoiding damage well.
Soldo laying and praying for a moment but Sladkov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Soldo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldo looks to land a strike but Sladkov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Soldo passes Sladkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Soldo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soldo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soldo stalling away here and it's allowed Sladkov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Soldo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sladkov pulls Soldo in close to his closed guard and prevents Soldo from doing any damage or advancing position.

Soldo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sladkov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Soldo, into his guard.

Soldo is looking for a triangle but Sladkov pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasa Sladkov had his way with Zvonimir Soldo in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Soldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soldo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sladkov counters with a stiff right hand.

Sladkov lands a big uppercut and Soldo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Soldo looks OK. Sladkov waves Soldo back to his feet!

It looks like Zvonimir Soldo has been cut.
Soldo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sladkov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Soldo's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldo blocks a jab.
Sladkov throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Soldo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sladkov's guard now.
Sladkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soldo throws a strike but Sladkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sladkov trying to control but Soldo is working from the bottom.
Soldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov preventing the sweep.
Soldo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sladkov trying to control but Soldo is working from the bottom.
Sladkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sasa Sladkov.
Soldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sladkov misses with a low kick.
Zvonimir Soldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sladkov misses with a wild body shot.
Soldo shoots and misses
and Sladkov counters with a straight right hand.
Sasa Sladkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zvonimir Soldo.
Sladkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soldo. Soldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sladkov throws an overhand right that lands on Soldo's shoulder, as Soldo tries to avoid the shot.
Sladkov throws a hook but Soldo blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sladkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Soldo with that takedown attempt.
Soldo moves away from the strike by Sladkov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soldo throws an off balance right hand
and Sladkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sasa Sladkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sladkov jabs at Soldo's body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasa Sladkov!
Sasa Sladkov is the new heavyweight champion!

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