SFC 4: Redemption PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cash Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Pierre Duckk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jones
vs
Pierre Duckk

170 cm
25
152 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

173 cm
20
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cash Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Pierre Duckk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duckk tries to clinch up

and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duckk tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duckk gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duckk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Duckk prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cash Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duckk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duckk closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Duckk pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duckk looks to clinch

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Duckk fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Duckk blocks nicely.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duckk is keeping the position for now.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones won't allow Duckk to sweep him here.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Duckk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones wants to control but Duckk is keeping him busy.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones 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.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Duckk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a head shot.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jones prevents Duckk from getting the reversal.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones landing punches.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Duckk is rocked!
Duckk is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Duckk looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jones is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Jones extends the arm and Duckk is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cash Jones!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lil Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Epp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wayne
vs
Epp

168 cm
18
139 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Epp!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Epp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wayne connects with a solid leg kick.
Epp dodges the punch combination from Wayne.
Wayne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Epp missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epp manages to avoid it.
Wayne wants to clinch up but Epp keeps it at a distance.
Epp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Epp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Epp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne tries to move into range but Epp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wayne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Epp counters with a three punch combo that has Wayne backing up. Wayne nods at Epp to acknowledge the strikes.
Epp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epp misses with a double jab
and Epp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epp throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne throws a body punch but Epp moves out of range.

Wayne cracks Epp with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wayne has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Epp to stand back up!

Epp is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne thows a body shot but no joy.
Epp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wayne swings for the body but Epp moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Wayne darts in and clinches Epp up against the cage.
Wayne swings wildly with an uppercut but Epp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne prevents Epp from breaking the clinch.
Wayne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wayne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Epps head.
Wayne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wayne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epp's elbow.
Wayne tries to work over Epp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne looking to slow down the pace here.
Wayne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epp slowing the pace effectively.
Wayne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Epp is keeping busy.
Wayne stalls.
Wayne swings wildly with an uppercut but Epp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne tries to work over Epp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wayne letting Epp take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne working aggressively here.
Wayne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wayne misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Wayne.
Wayne has a couple of punches blocked by Epp.
Wayne can't find room to land a body shot as Epp controls the action.
Epp is looking to control Wayne's arms but Wayne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Epp has his back to the cage.
Wayne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wayne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No joy there for Epp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eric Epp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wayne drops Epp with a beautiful combination! Epp stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wayne is looking for the KO!
Epp is still on wobbly legs! Can Wayne finish him?

It looks like Eric Epp has been cut.
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!
Epp bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Wayne comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Epp falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Epp was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lil Wayne!
Lil Wayne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guljigit Asanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Cassidy
vs
Asanov

195 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
259 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Brute
KAISER

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guljigit Asanov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassidy dodges the punch combination from Asanov.
Asanov throws a series of punches but Cassidy avoids them all with ease.
Asanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cassidy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cassidy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Asanov moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Cassidy.
Asanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cassidy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Cassidy as Asanov shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cassidy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Asanov moves out of range.
Asanov throws a series of punches but Cassidy moves out of range.
Donk. Cassidy catches Asanov right on the button with a cross.
Cassidy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassidy digs a good body shot into Asanov's ribs.
Asanov keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Asanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asanov.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassidy is looking to wear down Asanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Asanov misses with a double jab

and Cassidy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cassidy.

Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Asanov. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Cassidy finds it's way through Asanov's defenses.
Asanov swinging wildly here.
Cassidy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cassidy moves in looking to clinch but Asanov pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Cassidy as Asanov shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassidy. Asanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassidy throws an overhand right that lands on Asanov's shoulder, as Asanov tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy slips a jab and a cross from Asanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy lands a right hook to the body.
Cassidy shoots in looking for a takedown. Asanov tries to sprawl out of it but Cassidy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Horrible takedown by Cassidy or perhaps it was just good defense by Asanov which made him look bad.
Cassidy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asanov sprawls well. Asanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cassidy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Asanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cassidy.
Cassidy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Asanov is just out of range.
Asanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Guljigit Asanov has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanov avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Cassidy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cassidy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cassidy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asanov's hands.
Cassidy throws a lazy uppercut
and Asanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyler Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Cassidy coming out on top.
Cassidy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy throws a hook to the side of Asanov's head but Asanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asanov throws a nice looking combination but Cassidy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Asanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy lands a nice shot that snaps Asanov's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassidy. Asanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cassidy to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asanov misses with a two punch combination.
Cassidy cracks a nice hook into Asanov's ribs.
Asanov looks winded!
Cassidy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asanov. Asanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassidy. Cassidy obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asanov manages to avoid it.
Cassidy throws a hook but Asanov avoids it easily.
Cassidy misses with a body shot.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Asanov moves out of range.
Asanov looks to land a combination but Cassidy avoids it well.
Asanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cassidy misses with a straight right.
Cassidy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asanov has time to react.
Nice shot by Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asanov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cassidy circles away quickly and effectively.
Asanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cassidy pinned against the cage. Cassidy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cassidy takes a swing at Asanov's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Cassidy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guljigit Asanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cassidy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Asanov throws a head kick that misses.
Guljigit Asanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyler Cassidy is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassidy loads up on a big right hand but Asanov slips the punch.
Cassidy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cassidy takes a swing at Asanov's ribcage but misses.
Asanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Asanov cracks Cassidy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asanov walks into a left hand.
Asanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassidy.
Nice straight punches there by Cassidy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cassidy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Asanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassidy checks a low kick from Asanov.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asanov but Asanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassidy.
Asanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassidy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cassidy duly obliges.
Asanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cassidy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassidy misses with a looping left.
Asanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cassidy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cassidy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asanov dodges the punch combination from Cassidy.
Asanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassidy.
Asanov is looking to slow Cassidy down with leg kicks.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asanov.
Cassidy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asanov misses with the combination.
Cassidy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Asanov is breathing heavily.
Asanov thumps Cassidy with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy cracks Asanov with an open hand slap.
Asanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cassidy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cassidy sprawls well. Cassidy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyler Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guljigit Asanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Asanov. Those never looked like landing.
Asanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cassidy finds it's way round the side to connect with Asanov's head.
Asanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Asanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asanov leaves Cassidy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Asanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asanov tries a low kick but Cassidy avoids it.
Cassidy shoots for a takedown but Asanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy throws a sloppy body shot
and Asanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Asanov is just out of range.
Asanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassidy is just out of range.
Asanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cassidy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cassidy slips a jab from Asanov.
Cassidy punishes Asanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassidy connects with a body shot that sends Asanov's belly button to the back.
Cassidy stuffs the takedown attempt from Asanov. Asanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cassidy, as that shot connected.
Asanov throws a low kick but Cassidy avoids it.
Cassidy tries to clinch up but Asanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Asanov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cassidy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Asanov.
Asanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassidy.
A jab from Cassidy finds it's way through Asanov's defenses.
Asanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cassidy takes a swing at Asanov's ribcage but misses.
Cassidy thows a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Asanov. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Cassidy lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassidy thuds his right hand into Asanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cassidy throws a head kick that misses.
Cassidy lands a jab-cross combination.
Cassidy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asanov has time to react.
Cassidy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asanov's head.
Asanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cassidy avoids it really well and circles away.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asanov manages to avoid it.
Cassidy 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cassidy doesn't manage to clinch there - Asanov circles away.
A combination from Asanov does no damage.
Asanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cassidy cracks Asanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Cassidy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guljigit Asanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Asanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Asanov misses with a double jab.
Cassidy lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asanov.
Cassidy with a hook.
Cassidy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Cassidy cracks a nice hook into Asanov's ribs.
Cassidy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asanov under the eye.
Cassidy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassidy.
Asanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cassidy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassidy lands a right hook to the body.
Asanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassidy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cassidy.
Nice takedown defense from Cassidy. No joy for Asanov on that attempt.
Asanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cassidy scores with a nice right hand.
Cassidy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cassidy connects with a body shot that sends Asanov's belly button to the back.
Asanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cassidy with a jab.
Cassidy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asanov can do to turn this around?
Cassidy scores with a hook to the body. Asanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cassidy with a hook.
Cassidy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cassidy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassidy lands with a nice body punch.
Cassidy sizes up Asanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cassidy lands a right hook to the body.
Asanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guljigit Asanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov throws a nice looking combination but Cassidy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cassidy lands a right hook to the body.
Cassidy stuns Asanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Cassidy - just one landing.
Cassidy thows a body shot but no joy.
Asanov throws a series of punches but Cassidy moves out of range.
Cassidy thuds his shin into the meat of Asanov's side.
Asanov walks into a stiff left hand from Cassidy.
Cassidy connects with a single shot there.
Cassidy scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asanov but Asanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cassidy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Cassidy gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy tries for a takedown but Asanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cassidy looks to clinch
and Asanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cassidy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cassidy digs a good hook to Asanov's body.
Cassidy throws a front kick that sends Asanov stumbling back into the cage.
Cassidy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cassidy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asanov misses with a two punch combination.
Asanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cassidy connects with a looping right hand.
Cassidy moves into range and connects with a jab.

Cassidy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cassidy is trying to break the clinch but Asanov has him pressed against the cage.
Asanov wants to break free but Cassidy has control.
Cassidy is trying to break the clinch but Asanov has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cassidy's efforts to push away.

Cassidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cassidy lands a nice hook to Asanov's body. Asanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassidy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asanov misses with a looping left.
Asanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cassidy but Cassidy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cassidy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cassidy scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy lands a really nice looking cross but Asanov seems unphased.
Cassidy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyler Cassidy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cassidy lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Cassidy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cassidy 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Cassidy!

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 Thomas Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matea Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Anderson
vs
Berry

188 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Determined

Tab Out Clothes

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matea Berry!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry darts in trying to clinch

and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Berry's takedown attempt.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berry's defenses.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Berry.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Berry's ribcage.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Berry's ribcage.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Berry shrugs off.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Berry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Berry, against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Berry throws an elbow that misses.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berry's defenses.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Berry.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Berry looks winded!
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Berry takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Berry in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Berry.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Berry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Berry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Anderson rushes Berry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Berry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Berry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Berry is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matea Berry.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Berry shrugs off.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Berry lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Berry shrugs off.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Berry's ribcage.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Berry in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Berry 's eye.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Berry 's eye.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Berry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Berry shrugs off.
Anderson working Berry over with knees to the body.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berry's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berry's defenses.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Berry 's eye.
Berry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson avoiding damage as Berry throws knees to the body.
Berry tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Berry lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berry's defenses.
Berry misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berry is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Berry moved out of range nicely.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Berry closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side

and Anderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Berry won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson with a knee to the head.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berry's defenses.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berry's defenses.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Berry 's eye.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Berry lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Berry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Berry is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Berry trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Berry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Berry shrugs off.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Berry won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson working Berry over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Berry lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Berry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Berry won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Matea Berry has been cut.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Berry 's eye.
Berry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Berry is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Berry 's eye.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berry's defenses.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berry's defenses.
Berry is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Berry misses with a knee to the head.
Berry seems to have recovered his senses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Berry shrugs off.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson lands an elbow just above Berry 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Berry in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Berry in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson working Berry over with knees to the body.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderson working Berry over with knees to the body.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson with a knee to the head.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Berry's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matea Berry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Berry takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Berry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson avoiding damage as Berry throws knees to the body.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Berry shrugs off.
Berry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Anderson working Berry over with knees to the body.
Anderson working Berry over with knees to the body.
Berry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Berry's face.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Berry takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berry's defenses.
Thomas Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Berry looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Berry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berry's defenses.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Berry in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berry's defenses.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Berry in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berry's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Berry 's eye.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Berry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson has Berry pressed against the cage. He pushes Berry back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Anderson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Berry crashing to the floor! Anderson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Berry is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

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

Smith
vs
Klitschko

180 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ White 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikita Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.

Klitschko pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Klitschko wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Klitschko in his tracks for a moment.
Klitschko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Klitschko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Klitschko lands a nice shot to the body.
Klitschko blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Klitschko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Klitschko is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klitschko's brow.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Klitschko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Klitschko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klitschko trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Klitschko in his tracks for a moment.
Smith blocks a body shot from Klitschko.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klitschko looking to stall.
Klitschko avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Klitschko throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klitschko's brow.
Klitschko trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Klitschko into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Klitschko looking to stall.
Klitschko misses with some punches.
Klitschko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klitschko avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Klitschko throws a head punch that misses.
Klitschko avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Klitschko avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Klitschko blocks the elbow strike.
Klitschko blocks the elbow strike.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Klitschko is trying to stall.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Klitschko takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Nikita Klitschko has been cut.
Klitschko throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Klitschko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Klitschko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klitschko is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Klitschko is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Klitschko into the cage.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Klitschko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Klitschko tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Klitschko back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klitschko throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klitschko missing with knees to the body.
Klitschko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klitschko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Klitschko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikita Klitschko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikita Klitschko's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Klitschko misses with a double jab.

Klitschko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Klitschko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Klitschko shrugs off.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith blocking some punches.
Klitschko can't break the clinch.
Klitschko wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Klitschko avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Klitschko avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Klitschko trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Klitschko into the cage.
Klitschko blocks an elbow strike.
Klitschko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Klitschko tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Klitschko fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klitschko misses with a punch on the inside.
Klitschko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Klitschko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klitschko's brow.

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

Klitschko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Klitschko tries to tie him up.
Klitschko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Klitschko tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Klitschko back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klitschko's brow.
Klitschko is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Klitschko misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klitschko's brow.
Klitschko avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Klitschko avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Nikita Klitschko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Klitschko tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Klitschko has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klitschko's brow.
Klitschko stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Klitschko missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith lands an elbow inside.

That has opened up Nikita Klitschko's cut even more.
Klitschko is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Klitschko has his back to the cage.

Klitschko manages to break the clinch.

Klitschko darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klitschko's brow.
Klitschko trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Klitschko into the cage.
Klitschko avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Klitschko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Klitschko, against the cage.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Klitschko blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikita Klitschko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nikita Klitschko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Smith moves into the clinch.
Klitschko tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Klitschko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Klitschko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Klitschko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klitschko is trying to stall.
Klitschko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Klitschko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klitschko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Klitschko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klitschko misses with a knee strike.
Klitschko is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Klitschko into the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Klitschko.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Klitschko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Klitschko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klitschko blocks an elbow strike.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klitschko blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Klitschko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Klitschko wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith keeps control of Klitschko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nikita Klitschko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Klitschko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Klitschko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Klitschko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Klitschko trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Klitschko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klitschko tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Klitschko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Klitschko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klitschko tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Klitschko throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Klitschko in his tracks for a moment.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klitschko dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Klitschko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klitschko is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Klitschko into the cage.
Klitschko has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Klitschko is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Klitschko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klitschko looking to slow down the pace here.
Austin Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikita Klitschko.
Well Klitschko 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikita Klitschko!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Litt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Undertaker's Thirst for Revenge is Unquenchable - Chiodos. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Litt
vs
Walker

188 cm
25
212 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Cavalheiro Luta Vestuario
Damnfield clothing

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Louis Litt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Walker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker lands with a nice combination. Litt backs away looking to recover.
Litt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Litt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walker tries to avoid it but Litt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walker to the ground. Walker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walker misses with a double jab
and Litt counters with a two punch combo.
Litt throws out a leg kick but Walker moves out of range and Litt only half commits.

Litt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker 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.
Walker connects with a high kick.
Jamie Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Litt counters with a left and a right that stings Walker.
Litt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Litt throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Litt.
Litt doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker throws a low kick but Litt moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Litt tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Litt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walker.
Walker misses with the combination.

Litt pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Litt has him pressed against the cage.
Litt goes for a takedown attempt but Walker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Litt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker moves out of range of the leg kick from Litt.
Litt is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker lands with a thumping leg kick.

Litt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Litt tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Litt. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litt avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.
Litt wants to take the fight to the mat but Walker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Litt avoids it.

Walker breaks from the clinch.
Litt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Litt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker throws a combination that misses
and Litt counters with a three punch combo that has Walker backing up. Walker nods at Litt to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Litt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker throws a head kick but Litt moves out of range.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walker lands a leg kick that knocks Litt off balance momentarily.
Litt closes the distance and clinches up with Walker, looking for a takedown. Litt pushes Walker against the cage but Walker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Litt is breathing heavily.
Walker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Litt will feel that in the morning.
Litt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walker.
Walker blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Litt circles away quickly and effectively.
Litt shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Litt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Litt is looking to land body kicks.
Litt slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Walker 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 Litt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Litt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Walker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Litt checks a leg kick.
Litt lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Walker does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litt shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Walker swinging wildly here.
Litt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Walker misses with a two punch combination.
Walker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Litt's calf.
Litt has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.

Walker tries to keep at a distance but Litt has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Litt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walker up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamie Walker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Walker 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 Litt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Litt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Litt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Walker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Litt is out of range.
Walker connects with a leg kick. Litt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Walker connects with an inside leg kick.
Litt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Litt moves out of range of the leg kick from Walker.
Walker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Litt.
Litt avoids the head kick by Walker.

Litt closes the distance and clinches.
Litt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Litt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walker is defending well for now.

Litt jumps guard and drags Walker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Walker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Litt!

Walker stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Litt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Litt with a hook.
Walker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Litt throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Litt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Litt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to land a leg kick but Litt saw it coming and moves away.
Litt blocks a head kick by Walker.
Some wild striking there from Walker.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Litt tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Litt shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Litt avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker avoids the body shot from Litt.
Litt wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Jamie Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Walker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Jamie Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litt fails with an attempt to clinch.

Litt has taken the fight to the clinch.

Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker throws a lazy right hand but Litt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Litt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Litt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Litt fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker throws a leg kick but Litt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Walker scores with a head kick. Litt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Litt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Litt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Litt is able to avoid easily.
Litt tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Litt misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Walker 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 Litt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Litt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Litt throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Louis Litt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Litt blocks the low kick.
Walker connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Litt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Litt moves into the clinch.

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

A close second round but Jamie Walker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Walker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Litt shoots in.
Litt misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
That kick from Walker tenderised Litt's leg. Litt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Litt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Litt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Litt blocks the leg kick.

Walker gets tackled into the cage by Litt. Litt maintains the clinch.
Litt goes for a takedown attempt but Walker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Litt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Litt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walker.
Walker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walker throws out a leg kick but Litt moves out of range and Walker only half commits.
Walker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Litt.
Walker swinging wildly here.
Walker throws a leg kick that misses.
Walker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.

Litt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.

Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Litt looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to slow Litt down with leg kicks.
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Litt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Walker.
A left and a right from Litt both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker scores with a head kick. Litt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Litt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Litt persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
Litt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Litt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Litt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Walker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Litt throws a low kick but Walker moves out of range easily.
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Litt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
Walker feints and then cracks Litt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Litt down.
Louis Litt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Litt.
Walker throws a solid leg kick but Litt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Walker.
Litt moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Litt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Litt tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Litt moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Jamie Walker 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.
Walker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walker checks a low kick from Litt.
Litt misses with a few strikes there.
Walker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Litt's calf.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker throws a body punch but Litt moves out of range.
Walker throws a right and a left that Litt avoids nicely.
Litt looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Litt tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
Litt throws a low kick but Walker avoids it.
Walker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Walker!
Jamie Walker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.