TUM I - Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Maric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Loblaw (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.

Maric
vs
Loblaw

180 cm
19
211 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Maric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Loblaw!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maric digs a good body shot into Loblaw's ribs.
Maric slips under a jab.
Maric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loblaw manages to avoid it.
Maric throws a hook to the side of Loblaw's head but Loblaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Maric has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maric throws a big shot that misses.
Loblaw's corner calls for a 1-2. Loblaw obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loblaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maric at a distance.
Loblaw misses with a straight left.
Maric blocks a jab.
Loblaw misses with a wild body shot.
Loblaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loblaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maric.
Maric takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Loblaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Loblaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Loblaw.
Loblaw misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Loblaw.
Maric misses with some punches.
Maric is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loblaw lands a nice uppercut.
Maric jumps guard but Loblaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Loblaw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Loblaw lands with a left to the head.
Loblaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maric lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maric tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loblaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maric throws a punch but it's blocked by Loblaw.
A short body shot lands from Loblaw as the two fighters clinch.
Loblaw leaning his opponent against the cage.
Loblaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maric backwards.
Loblaw prevents a body shot from Maric.
Loblaw scores with a shot to the side of Maric's head.
Come on Loblaw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Loblaw lands a left hand.
Loblaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maric backwards.
Loblaw pushes Maric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maric is breathing heavily.
Maric looking to slow down the pace here.

Loblaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Maric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loblaw rushes Maric and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Loblaw lands a left hand.
Loblaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maric.
A right handed body shot lands from Loblaw.
A right handed body shot lands from Loblaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loblaw works on Maric's body with a couple of short punches.
Loblaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loblaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maric backwards.
Loblaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Loblaw lands a left hand.
Maric misses with a punch on the inside.
Loblaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Loblaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Loblaw.
A short left from Loblaw.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loblaw misses the shot to the body.
Loblaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Loblaw jabs at Maric's body.

Loblaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Loblaw.
Maric tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maric misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loblaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Loblaw.
Loblaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maric backwards.
Loblaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loblaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loblaw digs a right hand underneath Maric's ribcage. Maric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Loblaw has Maric up against the cage in a clinch.
Maric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loblaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Loblaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loblaw lands a shot to the body.
Maric is looking to control Loblaw's arms but Loblaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maric has his back to the cage.
Loblaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maric.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loblaw lands a shoulder strike.
Loblaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marics head.
Still in the clinch, Loblaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Loblaw.

Maric is rocked!
Loblaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maric.
Loblaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Maric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loblaw lands an uppercut.
Loblaw lands with a light punch inside.
Loblaw pushes Maric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Loblaw drops Maric onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maric is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A hook to the body from Loblaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loblaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Loblaw.
Loblaw unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maric! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Loblaw is unloading with more strikes now! Maric drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Loblaw!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauline Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanson comes to the cage accompanied by Pauline Pantsdown - I Don't Like It. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hanson
vs
Stoner

182 cm
19
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauline Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Casey Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stoner. Hanson shrugs it off though.
Hanson checks the leg kick.
Hanson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vicious Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Stoner scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Hanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoner.
Stoner slips under a jab from Hanson.
Stoner slips a straight right by Hanson.
Stoner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hanson will feel that in the morning.
Stoner throws an overhand right that lands on Hanson's shoulder, as Hanson tries to avoid the shot.
Stoner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoner throws a low kick but Hanson avoids it.
Stoner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanson.
Hanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoner counters with a good, hard body kick but Hanson shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoner throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanson connects with a jab.
Hanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson looks to land a left hand but Stoner moved out of range nicely.
Stoner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pauline Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson looks to land a left hand but Stoner moved out of range nicely.
Stoner tries to clinch there but Hanson circles away.
A jab from Hanson misses.
Hanson looks to land a right hand but Stoner moved out of range.
Stoner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanson defending well as Stoner loads up on a big left hand.
Stoner tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pauline Hanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoner.
Hanson misses the jab.
Stoner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanson doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stoner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoner.
Nice defenses there by Stoner.
Stoner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson avoids the head kick by Stoner.
Hanson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stoner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanson throws a hook but Stoner blocks it.
Stoner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanson connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Stoner.
Hanson slips a jab and a cross from Stoner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Hanson misses.
Hanson misses with an uppercut. Stoner saw that one coming.
Stoner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanson moves away.
Hanson misses with a looping right.
Stoner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanson misses with a straight left.
Hanson looks to land a left hand but Stoner moved out of range nicely.
Stoner wants to clinch up but Hanson keeps it at a distance.
Stoner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stoner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanson misses with a hook.
Stoner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stoner throws a push kick but Hanson slaps the foot to one side.
Stoner misses with a body shot.
Stoner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanson.
Stoner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanson avoids the body shot from Stoner.
Stoner slips under a jab from Hanson.
Hanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanson tests Stoner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoner fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanson in the body.
Stoner looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanson is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stoner misses with a body shot.
Stoner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanson's waist but Hanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stoner off to one side.
Hanson misses with a lunging right hand

and Stoner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stoner trying to land knees to the body.
Hanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanson avoids the elbow strike from Stoner, against the cage.
Hanson blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Stoner.
Hanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stoner stalls.
A shot in the inside from Hanson.
Stoner is trying to pull guard but Hanson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hanson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hanson.
Stoner lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanson blocks an elbow strike.
Stoner is struggling to control the position.
Hanson just leaning against Stoner, taking a breather.
Stoner throws an elbow but it misses.
Hanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoner backwards.
Hanson throws a head punch that misses.
Hanson blocks an elbow strike.
Hanson blocks an elbow strike from Stoner.
Hanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoner throws an elbow but it misses.
Stoner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Stoner is rocked!
Hanson has Stoner pressed against the cage.
Stoner is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanson finish him?
Hanson creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Stoner's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Stoner drops to his knees and Hanson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauline Hanson!
Pauline Hanson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'My language has been murdered. My language has been murdered. My shopping trolley murdered. My groceries just gone!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Velemir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Won Megaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Velemir
vs
Megaton

186 cm
19
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Heavy handed

Affordable Quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Velemir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Won Megaton!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velemir scores with a jab.
Megaton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velemir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Megaton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velemir defends it nicely.
Velemir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Megaton tries to avoid it but Velemir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Megaton to the ground. Megaton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Megaton gets caught napping as Velemir dives in and scores a takedown. Megaton manages to retain guard.
Velemir 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.
Velemir lands a couple of elbows.
We've been hearing that Velemir has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Megaton looking for a guillotine here but Velemir defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Megaton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Velemir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Velemir trying to control but Megaton is working from the bottom.
Megaton has momentary wrist control but Velemir slips an elbow through the middle.

Megaton is rocked!

It looks like Won Megaton has been cut.
Velemir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Velemir postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Megaton covers up, he's hurt! Velemir keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Velemir and the ref steps in to end the fight! Velemir can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Velemir!
Our winner, Justin Velemir, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Bruvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Legstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruvik's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rånny Bruvik. 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?

Bruvik
vs
Legstrong

186 cm
19
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronny Bruvik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance Legstrong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Bruvik. No joy for Legstrong on that attempt.
Legstrong's coach down at Vae Victus Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Legstrong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bruvik ducks under a wild hook from Legstrong.
Legstrong fails with a takedown attempt.

Legstrong shoots in and bounces Bruvik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bruvik wants to get back to his feet but Legstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Legstrong wants to control from the top but Bruvik keeps moving.
Legstrong throwing strikes from guard but Bruvik blocks nicely.
Bruvik keeping moving, preventing Legstrong from controlling successfully.
Legstrong won't allow Bruvik to get back to his feet.
Legstrong postures up.
Legstrong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruvik is keeping the position for now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong wants to control from the top but Bruvik keeps moving.
Legstrong passes into half guard.
Legstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Legstrong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bruvik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Legstrong.
Legstrong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bruvik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bruvik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Legstrong.

Legstrong in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bruvik tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Legstrong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lance Legstrong!
An intense looking Lance Legstrong took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Those drugs kicked in at just the right time. '.
In defeat, Ronny Bruvik stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taffelchips og flere pils?... :('.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Booyakasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Booyakasha's choice of entrance music: Original Nuttah. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Smith
vs
Booyakasha

187 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Smith !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ali Booyakasha!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booyakasha misses with a looping right.
Booyakasha's coach down at Cutthroat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Booyakasha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Booyakasha.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Booyakasha's knee but Booyakasha avoids it well.
Booyakasha misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Booyakasha avoids the head kick by Smith .
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Booyakasha scores with a jab to the head.
Booyakasha misses with a wild body shot.
Booyakasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Booyakasha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith .

Booyakasha has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Booyakasha lands with a left to the head.
Booyakasha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Booyakasha digs a right hand underneath Smith 's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booyakasha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booyakasha can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Booyakasha takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Booyakasha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith 's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Booyakasha fails to land.
Booyakasha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Booyakasha can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith prevents a body shot from Booyakasha.
Booyakasha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Booyakasha.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Booyakasha backwards.
Booyakasha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith 's elbow.
Booyakasha has a couple of punches blocked by Smith .
Booyakasha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith 's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Booyakasha.
Booyakasha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booyakasha.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith .
Booyakasha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Booyakasha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Booyakasha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booyakasha lands a shoulder strike.
Booyakasha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Booyakasha scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Booyakasha.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Booyakasha lands a shot to the body.

Booyakasha is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Booyakasha to the mat. Booyakasha regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Booyakasha is trying to keep Smith in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Booyakasha is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Booyakasha looking to control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ali Booyakasha wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Booyakasha lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the body shot from Booyakasha.
Ali Booyakasha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith throws a low kick but Booyakasha avoids it.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith blocks a head kick by Booyakasha.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booyakasha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Booyakasha clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Smith .
A telegraphed right hand from Booyakasha misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith slips a straight right by Booyakasha.
The fight stays on the outside here - Booyakasha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Booyakasha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith .
Booyakasha loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Booyakasha lands a slapping body shot.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith tries for a takedown but Booyakasha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Booyakasha.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Booyakasha 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Booyakasha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith avoids the body shot from Booyakasha.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith moves out of range as Booyakasha strikes.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Booyakasha moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Booyakasha tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Booyakasha to the ground. Booyakasha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Booyakasha misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Booyakasha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Booyakasha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith .
Donk. Booyakasha catches Smith right on the button with a cross.

Booyakasha moves into the clinch successfully.
Booyakasha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Booyakasha working aggressively here.
Booyakasha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali Booyakasha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith .

Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Booyakasha's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Booyakasha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Booyakasha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Booyakasha for as long as he can get away with.

We're going to have a standup here because Arthur Smith wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smith looks for the body kick but Booyakasha saw that one coming.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Booyakasha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Booyakasha blocks the body kick.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Booyakasha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Booyakasha misses with a straight left.

Booyakasha moves into range and clinches up with Smith .
Booyakasha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith 's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booyakasha throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith .
A short right from Booyakasha on the inside.
Booyakasha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Booyakasha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booyakasha.
Booyakasha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Booyakasha throws a head punch that misses.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Booyakasha.
Booyakasha lands a nice uppercut.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Booyakasha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Booyakasha throws a head punch that misses.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Booyakasha throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Booyakasha avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booyakasha misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booyakasha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smith s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith moves out of range as Booyakasha strikes.
Booyakasha misses with a right hand

and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Booyakasha!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Booyakasha keeps working.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Booyakasha defends.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Booyakasha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Booyakasha seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Booyakasha 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Booyakasha swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booyakasha keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Arthur Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Booyakasha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arthur Smith .
Booyakasha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Booyakasha stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith .
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Booyakasha connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Booyakasha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith moves away from the strike by Booyakasha.
Booyakasha tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ali Booyakasha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ali Booyakasha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Booyakasha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arthur Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booyakasha just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Booyakasha. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Booyakasha swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Booyakasha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Booyakasha scores with a jab to the body.
Booyakasha cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Booyakasha.
Booyakasha tests Smith 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Booyakasha throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Booyakasha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booyakasha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith .
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Booyakasha throws an overhand right that lands on Smith 's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Booyakasha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Booyakasha throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Booyakasha's knee momentarily.
Booyakasha throws a hook to the side of Smith 's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws a head kick that Booyakasha semi-blocks.
Booyakasha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Booyakasha avoids the head kick by Smith .
Booyakasha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Booyakasha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Booyakasha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Booyakasha. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Booyakasha misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith cracks Booyakasha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Booyakasha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Booyakasha throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Booyakasha's shoulder, as Booyakasha tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith .
Booyakasha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Booyakasha connects with a single shot there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Booyakasha throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arthur Smith .
I think Booyakasha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Booyakasha!
An out of breath Ali Booyakasha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Zaitev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Zaitev
vs
Malone

183 cm
19
209 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Zaitev!
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, Sylvester Malone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Malone drops Zaitev with a nice combination! Malone dives into Zaitev's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Alexi Zaitev has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Malone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zaitev working a defensive guard here.
Malone is looking to work some ground and pound but Zaitev has wrist control.
Malone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Oooh a lovely combination from Malone sends Zaitev down but not out. Malone dives into side control looking to finish.

Zaitev is rocked!
Zaitev's coaches at Immortals Fight Camp have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone is staying tight to Zaitev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Malone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Malone working the ground and pound but Zaitev is defending the strikes.
Malone throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitev wants to control but Malone postures up.
Malone happy to just control the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitev taking punishment in the form of punches.

Alexi Zaitev's cut is getting worse.
Zaitev takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Malone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Alexi Zaitev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaitev is letting Malone control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone in side control, throwing shots but Zaitev defends.
Malone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zaitev down.

Jeez, Alexi Zaitev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sylvester Malone!
After winning the bout, Sylvester Malone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martti Molski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martti Molski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian McGordon's chin.

Molski
vs
McGordon

185 cm
19
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Molski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian McGordon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Molski throws out a loose jab but McGordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Molski backs up against the cage.
McGordon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Molski.
McGordon tries a low kick but Molski avoids it.
McGordon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brian McGordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Molski.
McGordon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Molski scores with a decent looking hook.
McGordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Molski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Molski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGordon as he jumps to the side.

McGordon gets a double leg takedown into Molski's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Molski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGordon preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Molski wants to sweep but no luck.
McGordon forces his way into half guard.
Molski blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGordon.
McGordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Molski's head.
McGordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Molski's head.
Molski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski is looking for a sweep. McGordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGordon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Molski keeps working.
Molski tries to roll over but McGordon keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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!
McGordon moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Molski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Molski keeps working.
McGordon landing strikes.
McGordon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Molski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGordon cracks Molski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Molski is looking for a sweep.
Molski gets back to half guard.
McGordon trying to control the action but Molski is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molski wants to sweep but McGordon has passed to side control!
Molski is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGordon connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGordon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Molski some visible discomfort.
Molski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Molski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGordon.
Molski manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGordon's best efforts.
Molski trying to control but McGordon postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGordon stalling away here and it's allowed Molski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McGordon connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian McGordon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McGordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGordon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGordon dives in and grabs Molski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Molski pushes down on McGordon's head and hops out.
Molski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Molski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGordon.
Molski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGordon throws a chopping leg kick but Molski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Molski throws a hook to the side of McGordon's head but McGordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Molski thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Molski. McGordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGordon throws a hook but Molski avoids it easily.
Molski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGordon.
Molski checks a low kick from McGordon.
McGordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Molski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGordon misses the jab.
Molski takes a swing at McGordon's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski scores with a shot to the body.
Molski slips a jab from McGordon.
The fighters circling - Molski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molski shoots in but no luck this time.
McGordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molski.
McGordon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Molski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGordon.
McGordon throws a body punch but Molski moves out of range.
McGordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molski.
McGordon takes one on the button.
Molski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGordon.
Molski dives in and grabs McGordon's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGordon pushes down on Molski's head and hops out.
Molski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGordon manages to avoid it.
Molski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Molski looks to score with a jab to the body but McGordon is just out of range.
McGordon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGordon looks for a takedown but Molski sprawls well.
Martti Molski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McGordon.
Molski avoids the body shot from McGordon.
Molski slips a straight right by McGordon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Molski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGordon moves away.
McGordon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Molski at a distance.
McGordon tries for a takedown but Molski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

McGordon takes the fight into the clinch.
Molski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGordon lands a shot to the body.
Molski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGordon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGordon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Molski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGordon leaning against his opponent.
Molski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGordon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from McGordon on the inside.
McGordon misses with the head strike.
McGordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGordon misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Molski.
A short body shot lands from McGordon as the two fighters clinch.
McGordon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGordon can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGordon working aggressively here.
Molski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGordon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Molski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Molski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molski is looking to control McGordon's arms but McGordon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Molski has his back to the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGordon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molski can't find room to land a body shot as McGordon controls the action.

McGordon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Molski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian McGordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Molski moves away from the strike by McGordon.
McGordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGordon misses with a low kick.
Molski throws a body punch but McGordon moves out of range.
A slow jab from McGordon misses its intended target.
McGordon takes one on the button.

Molski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGordon to the mat! McGordon manages to get full guard.
Molski connects with a couple of short punches.
Brian McGordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molski forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGordon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Molski is just content to waste time from the top position. McGordon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McGordon wants to control the position but Molski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon is controlling Molski's trapped leg to prevent Molski from advancing to side control.
Molski passes to side control.
Molski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Molski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Molski trying to control the position but McGordon is working away.
Molski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGordon can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGordon keeps working.
McGordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Molski misses with the ground and pound.
Molski gets to mount! McGordon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McGordon holds of for dear life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon taking shots to the head.
McGordon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McGordon is trying to get back to full guard.
Molski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molski prevents McGordon from improving his position.
McGordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Molski throwing shots but McGordon is blocking nicely.
McGordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGordon is trying to control but can't.
Molski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGordon keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGordon gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martti Molski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGordon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian McGordon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Ostler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Weiner
vs
Ostler

195 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Weiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Ostler!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiner scores with a push kick.
Weiner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ostler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weiner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Weiner connects with a solid leg kick.
Weiner thumps Ostler with a low kick.
Weiner tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Ostler blocks the leg kick.
Weiner throws a head kick but Ostler moves out of range.
Chris Weiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostler checks a low kick from Weiner.
Good leg kick by Weiner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Ostler misses the target.
Crunch! Weiner slams his shin into Ostler's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weiner throws a push kick but Ostler slaps the foot to one side.
Weiner delivers a nice body kick.
Ostler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weiner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Weiner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick there by Weiner.
Ostler looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for Weiner.
Ostler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weiner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weiner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Weiner.
Weiner throws a head kick that Ostler semi-blocks.
Weiner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ostler will feel that in the morning.
Weiner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Weiner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostler takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like George Ostler has been cut.
We've been told by Weiner's head coaches at Pros ya knows that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Weiner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ostler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Weiner. That one must have hurt.
Weiner connects with a high kick.
Weiner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ostler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weiner.

Weiner lands a big head kick that sends Ostler tumbling to the mat! Weiner takes a step backwards and waves Ostler back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Ostler is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Weiner.
Ostler is still on wobbly legs! Can Weiner finish him?
Weiner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ostler.
Ostler seems to have recovered his senses.
Weiner connects with a solid leg kick.
Weiner scores with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Weiner.

Weiner lands a big head kick that sends Ostler tumbling to the mat! Weiner takes a step backwards and waves Ostler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ostler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ostler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weiner.
Weiner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ostler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Weiner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick from Weiner.
Ostler misses with the combination.
Weiner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ostler.
Weiner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weiner.
Weiner connects with a solid leg kick.
Weiner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weiner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ostler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Weiner lands a big head kick that sends Ostler tumbling to the mat! Weiner takes a step backwards and waves Ostler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That kick from Weiner tenderised Ostler's leg. Ostler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weiner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Weiner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weiner.
Weiner lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Weiner.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weiner.
Weiner lands a brutal head kick. Ostler looks out on his feet and Weiner throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Chris Weiner!
Chris Weiner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.