GP 16 Thunstrom vs Machin PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Slobovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Ferreira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Slobovic
vs
Ferreira

195 cm
27
275 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

186 cm
33
197 lbs
38 - 14 - 2

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Slobovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira stuffs the takedown.
Ferreira lands a slapping body shot.
Slobovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferreira is fending him off so far but Slobovic persists. Nope, Ferreira circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferreira throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Slobovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferreira swinging wildly here.
Jab from Ferreira.

Ferreira gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slobovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slobovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferreira walks away with a smile on his face. Slobovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Slobovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slobovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferreira misses with the combination.
Slobovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slobovic shoots in for a double leg but Ferreira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slobovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferreira swivels and escapes.
Slobovic is breathing heavily.
Ferreira scores with a body shot.
Ferreira delivers a nice body kick.
Ferreira throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slobovic on the side of the head.
Slobovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferreira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slobovic shoots in for a double leg but Ferreira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferreira scores with a jab.
Slobovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira lands with a big left! Slobovic is wobbled badly! Ferreira comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Slobovic to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronaldo Ferreira!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Krieg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Krieg
vs
Tyson

180 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Krieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Krieg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Krieg moves into range and clinches up with Tyson.
Nice body punch from Krieg - that landed with a thud.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krieg is struggling to control the position.
Krieg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tyson looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Krieg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Junior Tyson has been cut.
Krieg slows down the pace here.
Krieg working the clinch nicely. Tyson is working for position but Krieg cracks him with a big knee to the head! Tyson crumples up against the cage and Krieg lands two more shots before the ref can save Tyson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Karl Krieg!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randon Rett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rett has chosen I want you to die. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sergei Sokolov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sokolov
vs
Rett

183 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

191 cm
29
183 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Sokolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randon Rett!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolov closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokolov keeps working.
Sokolov is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sokolov is looking for a sweep. Rett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sokolov defending well though.
Rett content to control rather than advance.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to get back to full guard.
Rett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sokolov wants to improve his position but Rett is controlling well.
Rett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sokolov's head.
Rett trying to pass the guard but Sokolov defending well.
Rett trying to advance position but Sokolov counters by regaining guard.
Rett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rett postures up in Sokolov's guard and throws a big left but Sokolov blocks it.
Rett preventing the sweep.
Rett trying to control but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
Rett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sokolov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokolov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rett trying to control but Sokolov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sokolov looks to clinch

so Rett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sokolov keeping full guard, as Rett tries to pass.
Rett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sokolov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokolov keeping moving, preventing Rett from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sokolov is controlling Rett's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sokolov wants to clinch but Rett slips to the side
and Rett counters with a left to the body.
Sokolov closes the distance but Rett moves to the side
and Rett counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sokolov's head.
Rett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sokolov's head.
Rett working the head and body with strikes.
Rett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sokolov is squirming around, avoiding Rett's attempts to control the action.
Sokolov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rett with good strikes from the mount here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rett prevents Sokolov from getting the reversal.
Rett misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Randon Rett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rett misses with a head shot.
Rett landing strikes from the mount and Sokolov is in trouble!
Rett wants to control the pace but Sokolov is squirming around nicely.

Rett jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sokolov manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Rett is trying to get an arm triangle but Sokolov is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rett trying to control the position but Sokolov is working away.
Sokolov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rett.
Rett controls the position.

Rett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rett trying to control the position but Sokolov is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sokolov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rett scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sokolov to see if he's OK.

Rett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sokolov is looking for a sweep.
Rett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rett staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sokolov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rett lands a few punches from side control.
Rett taking a breather here.
Sokolov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rett cracks Sokolov with a big right hand but Sokolov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rett looking to control but instead Sokolov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rett is nestled in close to Sokolov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randon Rett 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sokolov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokolov tries to clinch up
and Rett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rett circles away from the clinch attempt

and Rett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rett trying to control the pace.
Rett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rett wants to take a breather but Sokolov is having none of it.
Rett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rett working over Sokolov with some ground and pound. Sokolov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sokolov trying to control from the bottom.
Rett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rett uses his free foot to push down on Sokolov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sokolov.
Rett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rett scoring with strikes but Sokolov is staying in there.
Rett throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rett with shots to the head and body - Sokolov looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokolov working to try and regain half guard.
Rett lands a big elbow.
Rett lands a big shot there that rocks Sokolov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rett working Sokolov over with strikes here.
Rett throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rett working the ground and pound effectively.
Rett working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rett wants to control the pace but Sokolov is squirming around nicely.
Sokolov taking shots to the head.
Sergei Sokolov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rett controlling the position easily from mount.
Rett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Randon Rett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rett looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sokolov is in a horrible position here. Rett smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rett controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randon Rett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rett 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Mangan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitamines Minerals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minerals has chosen Centrum Silver as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matthew Mangan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Mangan
vs
Minerals

174 cm
29
157 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

175 cm
30
150 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matthew Mangan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitamines Minerals!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Minerals. Mangan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangan fails with the takedown.
Mangan moves out of range as Minerals throws a body kick.
Mangan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Minerals misses with a straight right.
Minerals lands a head kick!
Nice defenses there by Mangan.
Mangan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Minerals ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangan moves away.
Minerals throws a shot from downtown. Mangan moves away and avoids it.
Mangan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Mangan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minerals lands a nice shot that snaps Mangan's head back.

Mangan is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Minerals gets a clinch.
Oh Mangan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minerals lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mangan to his knees! Minerals keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitamines Minerals!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Golden Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingo Pavlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golden Boy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Boy
vs
Pavlik

180 cm
23
264 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

209 cm
24
269 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Golden Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ingo Pavlik!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlik is looking to clinch but Boy is avoiding it.
Pavlik tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavlik checks a low kick from Boy.
Boy moves out of range of the body kick.
Pavlik moves out of range as Boy throws a body kick.

Boy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boy trying to control but Pavlik is working from the bottom.
Boy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlik wants to stand and escape but Boy is having none of it.
Boy advances position into side control!

Boy is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pavlik looks calm but he's in trouble here. Boy gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pavlik is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Boy lets go of the hold and Pavlik can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Golden Boy!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Foote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Purple From Down Under (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Purple From Down Under will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Foote
vs
Purple From Down Under

186 cm
26
264 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

213 cm
27
290 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clint Foote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Purple From Down Under!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
From Down Under throws a low kick, looking for Foote's leg but Foote calmly moves out of range.
From Down Under looks to land a body kick but Foote moved away.
From Down Under throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Foote on the side of the head.

It looks like Clint Foote has been cut.
From Down Under throws an off balance right hand
and Foote counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
From Down Under misses with a low kick.
From Down Under connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foote momentarily.
From Down Under misses with a hook. Foote ducked under it nicely.
From Down Under lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
From Down Under throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foote throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent From Down Under stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A clash of legs there as Foote blocks the low kick.
Foote throws a solid leg kick but From Down Under takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Foote.
Foote keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
From Down Under wants to land a leg kick but Foote is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Foote looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
From Down Under blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foote.
From Down Under keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
From Down Under wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foote winds up and cracks From Down Under with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Foote has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Foote working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foote tries to pass the half guard into mount. From Down Under knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
From Down Under wants to improve his position but Foote is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
From Down Under keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Foote scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Foote seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
From Down Under trying to control here.
Foote working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

It looks like The Purple From Down Under has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
From Down Under trying to control from the bottom.
From Down Under keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
From Down Under is trying to get back to full guard.
From Down Under keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Foote is looking to advance position but From Down Under won't allow it.

Foote is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, From Down Under has managed to free his arm - good work.
From Down Under keeping hold of Foote's head, controlling as best he can.
Foote missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foote is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
From Down Under keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Foote throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
From Down Under tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Foote working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That has opened up The Purple From Down Under's cut even more.
From Down Under takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

The cut above The Purple From Down Under's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
From Down Under keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
From Down Under regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foote takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

The Purple From Down Under's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at The Purple From Down Under's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Clint Foote!
Clint Foote gave a mention to GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Medved Volohander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brown
vs
Volohander

198 cm
22
285 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Medved Volohander!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volohander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volohander swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Volohander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Volohander throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Volohander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Volohander cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brown working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. Volohander controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brown cracks Volohander with a big elbow.
Volohander is trying to buck Brown off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Volohander avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Volohander's head but Volohander avoids it well.
Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. Volohander controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Volohander avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brown misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volohander takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brown in side control, throwing shots but Volohander defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown prevents Volohander from escaping the position.
Brown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volohander can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown cracks Volohander with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Volohander is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
Brown dominating with strikes here.

Volohander is rocked!
Brown loads up with a big shot that hurts Volohander! He's pulled Brown in close but Brown has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Volohander survive? More strikes from Brown and Volohander is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Logan Brown!
After winning the bout, Logan Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Pribko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loveladdy has chosen PANTERA - F*CKING HOSTILE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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?

Pribko
vs
Loveladdy

185 cm
23
167 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
168 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Pribko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forrest Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveladdy shoots in for a takedown but Pribko shows good takedown defense.
Loveladdy misses the shot to the body.
Loveladdy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pribko defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy checks a leg kick.
Loveladdy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Forrest Loveladdy has been cut.
Loveladdy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pribko.
Pribko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy throws a head kick that misses.
Pribko thuds his right hand into Loveladdy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loveladdy misses with a low kick as Pribko jumps back.
Pribko cracks Loveladdy with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Pribko misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pribko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pribko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loveladdy.
Pribko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loveladdy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pribko thinking.

Loveladdy has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pribko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loveladdy lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pribko.
Pribko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loveladdy tries to throw a body punch but Pribko avoids it by throwing Loveladdy back against the cage.
Pribko tries to land a knee to the head but Loveladdy blocks with his arms.
Pribko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loveladdy lands a shot to the body.
Pribko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Loveladdy up against the cage.
Loveladdy misses with a punch to the body.
Loveladdy blocks an uppercut.
Loveladdy presses Pribko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Loveladdy pushes Pribko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pribko looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loveladdy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pribko is trying to keep an underhook but Loveladdy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loveladdy trying to mount his opponent but Pribko defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loveladdy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pribko trying to hold on to Loveladdy's head to control him but Loveladdy postures up.
Loveladdy trying to control from half guard but Pribko is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pribko has hold of Loveladdy's hands but Loveladdy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pribko is trying to get back to full guard.
Loveladdy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Loveladdy landing strikes from the mount and Pribko is in trouble!
Loveladdy looking to ground and pound but Pribko is blocking nicely.
Pribko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy breaks from Pribko's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pribko?
Loveladdy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loveladdy controlling from the full mount.
Pribko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Loveladdy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pribko is looking to escape.
Pribko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pribko can't escape the position.
Loveladdy landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Loveladdy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Loveladdy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pribko throws a chopping leg kick but Loveladdy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pribko throws a hook but Loveladdy avoids it easily.
Loveladdy throws a one two combo.

Pribko is rocked!

It looks like Ivan Pribko has been cut.
Loveladdy scores with a body shot.
Pribko loads up on a big right hand but Loveladdy slips the punch.
Pribko misses the jab.

Loveladdy rushes Pribko and presses him up against the cage.
Pribko misses with a body punch.
Pribko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Loveladdy blocks it with crossed arms.

Loveladdy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loveladdy lands a glancing blow to the side of Pribko's head.
Oh Pribko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Loveladdy instigates a clinch.

Loveladdy jumps guard and drags Pribko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Loveladdy working for a triangle but Pribko defends it easily.

Loveladdy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loveladdy controls Pribko momentarily but Pribko frees himself.
Pribko seems to have got his legs back now.
Loveladdy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pribko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pribko wants to control but Loveladdy is keeping him busy.
Pribko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Loveladdy has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Pribko controlling the position well here. Loveladdy rolled but Pribko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pribko struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy tries to break free.
Loveladdy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pribko is trying to stick to Loveladdy's back but Loveladdy is turning into Pribko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pribko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Loveladdy.

Pribko is looking for a triangle but Loveladdy pushes his legs off easily.
Pribko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pribko trying to control the position.
Loveladdy lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy postures up.
Loveladdy postures up in Pribko's guard and throws a big left but Pribko blocks it.
Loveladdy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Loveladdy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pribko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loveladdy is looking to work some ground and pound but Pribko has wrist control.
Pribko can't keep his opponent in guard - Loveladdy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pribko controlling the position well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy trying to control from Pribko's half guard. Pribko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Loveladdy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pribko is keeping the position for now.
Pribko working a defensive guard here.
Loveladdy preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loveladdy stands and throws Pribko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Loveladdy wants to control but Pribko is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Loveladdy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Loveladdy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pribko.

Loveladdy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pribko is desperately trying to improve his position but Loveladdy has a good base and remains in mount.
Loveladdy content just to control the position here.
Loveladdy looking to control but Pribko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loveladdy thowing shots but they're missing.
Pribko is squirming around, avoiding Loveladdy's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pribko looks a forlorn figure.
Pribko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loveladdy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pribko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Loveladdy wants to control the pace but Pribko is squirming around nicely.
Loveladdy prevents Pribko from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pribko tries to reverse the position but Loveladdy maintains control.
Loveladdy looking to finish with strikes here!
Loveladdy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loveladdy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Loveladdy trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy controlling the position easily from mount.
Pribko is in a horrible position here. Loveladdy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pribko is squirming around, avoiding Loveladdy's attempts to control the action.
Pribko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pribko is in a horrible position here. Loveladdy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Loveladdy controlling his opponent.
Pribko is looking to improve his position but Loveladdy isn't that keen on the idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loveladdy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Loveladdy really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Loveladdy misses with a head kick.
Loveladdy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pribko.
Loveladdy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Loveladdy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loveladdy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Ivan Pribko's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Pribko.
Loveladdy slips under a jab.
Pribko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loveladdy counters with a leg kick.
Pribko darts in trying to clinch
and Loveladdy counters with a good low kick that Pribko was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loveladdy. Pribko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Loveladdy.
Pribko is looking to clinch but Loveladdy is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pribko throws a lazy uppercut
and Loveladdy counters with a big right hand! Oh Pribko is in trouble here! Loveladdy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forrest Loveladdy!
Forrest Loveladdy is the new lightweight champion!
Forrest Loveladdy took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Well done, i will be back....'.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Spitfire. Lars Thunstrom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thunstrom
vs
Machin

160 cm
28
170 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Wolfpack Threadz

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Thunstrom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Machin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunstrom throws a hook but Machin blocks it.
The fighters circling - Machin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thunstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machin.
Thunstrom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thunstrom cracks Machin with a good jab.
Machin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Machin moves away from the strike by Thunstrom.
Machin throws a series of punches but Thunstrom avoids them all with ease.
Machin avoids the body shot from Thunstrom.
Machin swinging wildly here.
Machin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Thunstrom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Machin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunstrom pulls his head out easily.
Machin is not content to let Thunstrom control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunstrom wants to pass the guard but Machin is defending well.

Thunstrom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunstrom uses his free foot to push down on Machin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machin.

Thunstrom has control of Machin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Machin regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Thunstrom working for a guillotine from mount but Machin is in no mood to give up.
Machin is wriggling around trying to escape.

Thunstrom is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Machin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Machin!
Machin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thunstrom is proving hard to escape from.
Thunstrom wants to sweep here but Machin controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thunstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machin is looking to work some ground and pound but Thunstrom has wrist control.
Thunstrom wants to sweep here but Machin controlling him for the moment.

Machin has gone for a leg lock! Thunstrom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machin's guard.
Machin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thunstrom manages to get himself to full guard.
Thunstrom keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom is trying to control the position but Machin postures up.

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

Machin stands up and waves to Thunstrom to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thunstrom finds it's way round the side to connect with Machin's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thunstrom scores with a jab.
Thunstrom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thunstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Thunstrom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Thunstrom throws a body punch but Machin moves out of range.
Lee Machin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thunstrom misses with a series of wild punches.
Machin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunstrom shoots in for a takedown but Machin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thunstrom slips under a jab.
Machin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machin throws a shot from downtown. Thunstrom moves away and avoids it.
Machin looks for a takedown but Thunstrom sprawls well.
Thunstrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Machin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunstrom.
Machin throws a body punch but Thunstrom moves out of range.
Machin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunstrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machin circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch lands to the side of Machin 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machin was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunstrom.
Lars Thunstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Machin scores with a hook to the body. Thunstrom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Machin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thunstrom's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Thunstrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thunstrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machin wants to stand but Thunstrom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Machin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Machin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunstrom shoots in and drives through. Machin sprawls well.
Machin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thunstrom tries to avoid it but Machin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thunstrom to the ground. Thunstrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thunstrom misses with a hook. Machin ducked under it nicely.
Thunstrom missing with a left hand there. Machin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunstrom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Thunstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunstrom looks to land a left hand but Machin moved out of range nicely.
Thunstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Machin.
Thunstrom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thunstrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machin.
Thunstrom moves out of range as Machin strikes.
Machin takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom lands a slapping body shot.
Machin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thunstrom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machin somewhat.
Machin connects with a solid leg kick.
Thunstrom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thunstrom swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Machin counter with a right hand.
Thunstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thunstrom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machin scores with a kick to the body.
Thunstrom missing with a left hand there. Machin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunstrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Machin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thunstrom throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thunstrom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunstrom.
Machin tries to land a front kick but Thunstrom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machin misses with a hook.
Thunstrom thuds a left hand into Machin's body.
Machin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Machin feints a jab promting Thunstrom to slip. Machin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thunstrom slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No luck for Machin with that takedown attempt.
Machin is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunstrom misses the jab.
Thunstrom lands a slapping body shot.
Thunstrom misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Machin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.

Machin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Thunstrom misses.
Thunstrom defending well as Machin loads up on a big left hand.
Thunstrom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thunstrom lands with a hook. Machin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Thunstrom scores a takedown into full mount!
Machin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thunstrom passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thunstrom wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machin wants to control but Thunstrom is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin working to try and regain half guard.
Machin wants to hold on but Thunstrom pushes him away.
Machin has given up his back. Will we see Thunstrom going for some submissions?
Machin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Thunstrom off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Thunstrom has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Machin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Machin is trying to get back to his feet but Thunstrom has full control of the position and if anything, Machin has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Machin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thunstrom gets his way!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machin tries to roll but Thunstrom sticks to his back.
Machin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Thunstrom doesn't have the hooks in and Machin manages to turn into his guard.
Thunstrom wants to sweep here but Machin controlling him for the moment.
Thunstrom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machin!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin regains half guard.
Machin is not content to let Thunstrom control the position.
Machin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Machin is trying to stand up here but Thunstrom is controlling him well.
Thunstrom is trying to control the action in half guard but Machin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thunstrom stops Machin from getting back to his feet.
Lars Thunstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Thunstrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machin sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin wants to control but Thunstrom is keeping busy.

Thunstrom seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Machin has recovered full guard.
Thunstrom wants to pass the guard but Machin is keeping the position.
Machin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thunstrom puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Thunstrom is looking for a kimura but Machin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thunstrom to get the leverage.
Machin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thunstrom is working away from the top position though.
Thunstrom prevents Machin from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Thunstrom clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Machin fails with the takedown
and Thunstrom counters with a straight right hand.
Thunstrom has a takedown stuffed.
Machin throws a nice looking combination but Thunstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thunstrom momentarily.
Machin cracks Thunstrom with a good jab.
Thunstrom blocks a head kick by Machin.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin is trying to improve his position.

Thunstrom is trying to get an arm triangle but Machin is defending well.
Thunstrom tries to advance to mount but can't.
Machin is looking for a sweep.
Thunstrom has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Thunstrom takes Machin's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Machin is in trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machin is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Machin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thunstrom throws out a powerful jab.
Machin shoots for a takedown but Thunstrom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thunstrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Machin tries for a takedown but Thunstrom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lars Thunstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Machin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunstrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machin swinging wildly here.
Machin moves forwards but Thunstrom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom throws a series of punches but Machin moves out of range.
Machin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thunstrom.
Machin takes one on the button.
Machin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thunstrom tries to avoid it but Machin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thunstrom to the ground. Thunstrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thunstrom but Thunstrom pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Thunstrom closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machin quickly recovers to half guard.

Thunstrom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Machin is defending against the submission attempts here by Thunstrom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thunstrom is trying to work for a kimura but Machin is defending well.

Machin is defending against the submission attempts here by Thunstrom.
Machin wants to improve his position but Thunstrom is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thunstrom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thunstrom's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Thunstrom had his way with Lee Machin in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Machin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machin misses with a few strikes there.
Machin throws a right hand that Thunstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunstrom also avoids with ease.
Machin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thunstrom counters with a nice body shot.
Thunstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thunstrom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machin.
Machin misses with a wild combination.
Machin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Thunstrom as Machin shoots in.
Good standup being displayed there by Machin as he connects with a hook.
Machin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Machin with that takedown attempt.
Lars Thunstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Machin.

Thunstrom clinches.

Thunstrom has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Machin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Thunstrom is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Machin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Machin for a finish.
Machin tries to escape the position.

Machin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thunstrom's arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machin tries to escape but Thunstrom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin wants to control his opponent's hands but Thunstrom gets his hands free.
A lull in the action here.
Thunstrom has the hooks in. Machin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Machin trying to control the action but Thunstrom just sinks the hooks in.

Thunstrom has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Thunstrom keeps control of the position as Machin tries to break free.
Machin is keeping busy.

Thunstrom looking for the choke but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thunstrom tightening his grip on Machin, looking for the choke.
Machin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Machin wants to control but Thunstrom is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Machin is defending against the submission attempts here by Thunstrom.
Machin is staying active underneath Thunstrom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lars Thunstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin wants to get back to his feet.
Machin works his way to full guard. Good work.

Machin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thunstrom defends it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lee Machin!
Lee Machin is the new welterweight champion!
Lee Machin thanked the fans post fight for their support.