The Founding (Grand)Fathers 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fred Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mia St John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Face in the Sand. St John is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Bitch is back. Fred Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
St John

183 cm
40
120 lbs
30 - 18 - 2

168 cm
33
140 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 30 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mia St John!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St John tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
St John doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.

St John pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St John backwards.
Jones landing knees to the head.

Jones is trying to trip St John. He has hold of a leg but St John is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
St John really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

St John looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

St John is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can St John defend it? Jones steps over the head and cranks it - St John is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fred Jones!
Fred Jones really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rostam Samani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rostam Samani and Simo Silakka. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Samani
vs
Silakka

192 cm
33
247 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

188 cm
35
235 lbs
23 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Rostam Samani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silakka lands a head shot.
Silakka tries to work over Samani's front leg with a kick but Samani checks it.
Silakka missing with a left hand there. Samani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silakka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice shot lands for Silakka.
Silakka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samani.
Silakka lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silakka.
Silakka lands a jab.
Samani connects with the punch.
Silakka lands a leg kick that knocks Samani off balance momentarily.
Samani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silakka throws out the jab.
Silakka throws a jab but it's blocked by Samani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Silakka sends Samani crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Silakka is motioning to the referee to let Samani up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Silakka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani blocks a jab.
Silakka throws a leg kick that misses.
Silakka throws a leg kick but Samani moved away.
Samani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silakka.
Silakka misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Samani.
Silakka throws a shot from downtown. Samani moves away and avoids it.
Silakka lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Silakka is predictable there

and Samani counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silakka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silakka throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Silakka wants to stand up but Samani is controlling him.
Silakka looking for a sweep. Not yet Silakka, not yet.
Samani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silakka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Samani manages to get himself to full guard.

Silakka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Samani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silakka has managed to get both his arms back between Samani's legs - danger averted.
Silakka throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silakka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Samani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silakka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Samani looking for subs off his back but Silakka has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samani trying to control but Silakka postures up.
Silakka throwing shots but Samani is blocking nicely.
Samani is trying to control but can't.
Silakka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silakka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silakka with the ground and pound but Samani uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Samani trying to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samani.
Silakka misses with the combination.
Samani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samani misses with an uppercut. Silakka saw that one coming.

Silakka feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Samani sprawling to the canvas! Samani rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Silakka finish him?!
Samani motions for Silakka to come forward. Samani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A low kick from Silakka misses

and Samani counters with a single leg into guard. Silakka didn't expect that.

Silakka manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Samani has had enough of the clinch but Silakka keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silakka motions for Samani to come forward. Silakka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samani appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Silakka drops Samani with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Samani looks back up at him and smiles so Silakka waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Samani is rocked!
Silakka throws a solid leg kick but Samani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silakka.
Samani feinted with a counter takedown.
Silakka throws a leg kick that misses.
Silakka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Samani tries to counter with a takedown but Silakka is quick to defend against it.
Silakka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silakka scores with a nice strike.
Oh Samani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silakka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Samani seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Silakka feints and then cracks Samani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Samani down.
Silakka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samani at a distance.
Silakka darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Samani's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Silakka before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simo Silakka!
Simo Silakka managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Pat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat has chosen Project Pat - What Cha Starin' At as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Cullen
vs
Pat

195 cm
33
289 lbs
20 - 12 - 2

190 cm
33
250 lbs
24 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 20 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Casey Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Project Pat!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick from Pat lands but Cullen takes it in his stride.
Pat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cullen connects with a single shot there.
Cullen takes a swing at Pat's ribcage but misses.
Cullen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pat.
Cullen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Project Pat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cullen scores with a jab. Pat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cullen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cullen misses with a hook.
Cullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pat throws a front kick that sends Cullen stumbling back into the cage.
Pat dodges the punch combination from Cullen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cullen paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Pat moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pat.
Pat dodges an elbow strike from Cullen.
Pat blocks an uppercut.
Cullen tries to land knees in the clinch but Pat avoids the damage to the body.
Cullen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cullen misses with a knee to the head.
Cullen looking to stall.
Cullen missing with knees to the body.
Pat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cullen backwards.
Pat lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cullen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pat's brow.
Cullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pat lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Casey Cullen has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pat takes an elbow to the temple.
Pat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Cullen tries to throw a body punch but Pat avoids it by throwing Cullen back against the cage.
Pat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cullen tries to land knees in the clinch but Pat avoids the damage to the body.
Pat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cullen takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pat.
Cullen tries to land knees in the clinch but Pat avoids the damage to the body.
Cullen looking to stall.
Cullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cullen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cullen trying to control the position but instead, Pat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cullen into the cage.
Cullen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pat is defending well for now.
Pat dodges an elbow strike from Cullen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pat lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cullen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pat's brow.
Cullen tries to work over Pat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pat.
Pat throws an elbow but it misses.
Cullen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pat tries a knee to the head but Cullen blocks it.
Cullen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cullen tries to work over Pat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cullen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pat scores with a hook to the body.
Pat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cullen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pat throws an elbow that misses.
Cullen misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cullen.
Pat takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pat misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Pat.
Pat lands an elbow inside that Cullen shrugs off.
Cullen missing with knees to the body.
Cullen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cullen tries to throw a body punch but Pat avoids it by throwing Cullen back against the cage.
Pat pushes off an throws an elbow but Cullen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cullen backwards.
Pat takes an elbow to the temple.
Pat missing with knees to the body.
Cullen missing with knees to the body.
Cullen effectively controlling the action here.
Cullen tries a knee to the head but Pat blocks it.
Pat lands an elbow inside.
Cullen wants to stall.
Cullen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pat avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Pat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casey Cullen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cullen keeps the fight on the outside.
Cullen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Pat instigates a clinch.
Cullen is looking to control Pat's arms but Pat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cullen has his back to the cage.
Pat has a couple of punches blocked by Cullen.
Cullen avoids the elbow strike from Pat, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pat.
Pat digs a right hand underneath Cullen's ribcage. Cullen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cullen blocks a body shot from Pat.
Cullen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pat lands a hook that snaps the head of Cullen backwards.
Cullen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Pat as the two fighters clinch.
Pat scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pat lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pat lands an uppercut.
A short right from Pat on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pat lands an elbow inside that Cullen shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pat.
Cullen takes a shot to the head.
Pat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pat lands an uppercut.
Pat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pat lands an elbow inside that Cullen shrugs off.

Casey Cullen's cut is getting worse.
Pat missing with knees to the body.
Pat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cullen takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pat drops Cullen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cullen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Cullen is rocked!
Pat lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cullen to his knees! Pat keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Pat!
During a confident post fight interview, Project Pat thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio dos Passos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Leeroy's choice of entrance music: Boondocks Theme Song. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

dos Passos
vs
Leeroy

174 cm
33
155 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

174 cm
39
155 lbs
34 - 22 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio dos Passos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeroy thumps dos Passos with a low kick.
dos Passos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leeroy.
Leeroy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leeroy scores with a jab.
Leeroy misses with a lunging right hand
letting dos Passos counter with a right hand.
dos Passos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leeroy.
Leeroy throws a hook but dos Passos blocks it.
Jab, jab by Leeroy - just one landing.
Leeroy misses with a body shot.
dos Passos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leeroy.
Leeroy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

dos Passos is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
dos Passos is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Leeroy doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! dos Passos crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in dos Passos's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Leeroy!
Bruce Leeroy is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bruce Leeroy thanked Firebird Designs for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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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 Gar Diu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diu's entrance music is Pulse. A fine choice. Kvasov has chosen Diskoteka avaria-Nebo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diu
vs
Kvasov

188 cm
39
190 lbs
28 - 25 - 1

185 cm
37
202 lbs
26 - 32 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Gar Diu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Kvasov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvasov moves in looking to clinch but Diu pushes him off.

Kvasov forces Diu back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kvasov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kvasov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Kvasov fails to land.
Diu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kvasov tries to work over Diu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kvasov lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Kvasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kvasov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Kvasov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kvasov stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kvasov has him pressed against the cage.
Kvasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Kvasov.
Kvasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kvasov taking a breather.
Diu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kvasovs head.
A short left from Kvasov.
Kvasov has a couple of punches blocked by Diu.
Diu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kvasov is keeping busy.
Kvasov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diu trying to control the position but instead, Kvasov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diu into the cage.

Kvasov manages to break the clinch.
Kvasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kvasov is looking to clinch.
Kvasov tries to clinch there but Diu circles away.
Kvasov misses with the combination.
Diu swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diu just misses with a punch to the body.
Diu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Kvasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kvasov has a couple of punches blocked by Diu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diu tries a body shot but Kvasov blocks it.

Kvasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kvasov lands a slapping body shot.
Diu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kvasov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kvasov scrambles back to his feet.
Kvasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kvasov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kvasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diu swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kvasov instigates a clinch.
Kvasov avoids the elbow strike from Diu, against the cage.
Kvasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kvasov lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kvasov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kvasov can turn it around.
Diu missing with knees to the body.

Kvasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diu keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kvasov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diu.
Kvasov motions for Diu to come forward. Kvasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kvasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Kvasov has closed the distance and engaged Diu in a clinch.
Kvasov tries to throw a body punch but Diu avoids it by throwing Kvasov back against the cage.
Kvasov lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Diu to work.
Kvasov presses Diu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kvasov scores with a shot to the side of Diu's head.
Kvasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diu's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Kvasov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kvasov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice uppercut lands for Diu. That snapped Kvasov's head back.
Kvasov tries to clinch but Diu is having none of it.
Diu scores with a nice strike.
Diu throws a big shot that misses.
Kvasov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kvasov checks the leg kick.
Kvasov doesn't manage to clinch there - Diu circles away.
Gar Diu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvasov ducks under a wild hook from Diu.
Kvasov flicks out a counter leg kick but Diu steps away.
Gar Diu is winning the standup battle so far.
Diu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gar Diu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kvasov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diu lands with a nice body kick.
Diu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kvasov wants to counter with a clinch but Diu pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kvasov moves into the clinch.

Kvasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kvasov is looking to clinch but Diu is avoiding it.
Diu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kvasovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Diu gets tackled into the cage by Kvasov. Kvasov maintains the clinch.
Kvasov lands with a light punch inside.
Kvasov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Kvasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kvasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kvasov. Diu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kvasov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kvasov misses with a two punch combination.
Diu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diu throws a head kick that misses.
Kvasov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kvasov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kvasov misses with the combination.
Diu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kvasov gets a clinch.
Kvasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kvasov throws a head punch that misses.
Kvasov scores with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kvasov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diu blocks a body shot from Kvasov.
Kvasov working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kvasov.
Kvasov lands a body shot.
Diu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kvasov avoids it.
Kvasov throws a punch but it's blocked by Diu.
Kvasov tries to throw a body punch but Diu avoids it by throwing Kvasov back against the cage.
Kvasov effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diu blocks an uppercut.

Diu breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Diu.
Kvasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diu misses with a right hand
enabling Kvasov to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Diu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.

Kvasov moves into the clinch.
Kvasov tries to stall but Diu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kvasov has a couple of punches blocked by Diu.
Diu being controlled against the cage.
Diu blocking some punches.

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

Kvasov closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kvasov's elbow.
A short right from Kvasov on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kvasov as Diu tries to tie him up.
Kvasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kvasov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diu backwards.
Kvasov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kvasov fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvasov blocks an uppercut.
Kvasov lands a hook that snaps the head of Diu backwards.
Kvasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diu as Kvasov tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Diu.
Kvasov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diu's efforts to push away.
Kvasov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Kvasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kvasov is looking to clinch but Diu is avoiding it.
Diu punishes Kvasov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kvasov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kvasov is looking to clinch.

Diu gets tackled into the cage by Kvasov. Kvasov maintains the clinch.
Diu blocks an uppercut.
Roman Kvasov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kvasov is looking to control Diu's arms but Diu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kvasov has his back to the cage.

Kvasov breaks from the clinch.
Kvasov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kvasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kvasov lands a right hand.
Diu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kvasov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kvasov keeps control of Diu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diu is trying to break the clinch but Kvasov is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kvasov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kvasov.
Diu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kvasov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kvasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kvasov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diu or not.
Kvasov scores with a shoulder strike.

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

Kvasov darts in and clinches Diu up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kvasov.
Diu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kvasov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diu has a couple of punches blocked by Kvasov.
Kvasov can't find room to land a body shot as Diu controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Kvasov.
Kvasov is working Diu over against the cage.
Kvasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Kvasov.
A short right from Kvasov.
Diu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kvasov controls his hands.
Kvasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diu backwards.

Diu is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kvasov.
Oh Diu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvasov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Diu to his knees! Kvasov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Kvasov!
A victorious Roman Kvasov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Hill will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Atkinson
vs
Hill

180 cm
36
161 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

178 cm
35
163 lbs
26 - 17 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)
KAISER

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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rowan Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Hill!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill throws an off balance right hand

and Atkinson counters with a single leg into guard. Hill didn't expect that.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Atkinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Atkinson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atkinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hill staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Hill.
Hill misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Atkinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hill manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hill keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
Atkinson stands up over Hill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atkinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Atkinson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Atkinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Hill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Atkinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atkinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses the jab.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Atkinson slips the punch.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Atkinson slips the punch.
Atkinson feinted with a counter takedown.

Atkinson shoots in and bounces Hill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Atkinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Atkinson moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hill swings for the body but Atkinson moves out of range.
Atkinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Atkinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hill throws an off balance right hand

and Atkinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Atkinson.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Atkinson is stalling in the full guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hill trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Atkinson moves away and avoids it.
Bobby Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bobby Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atkinson throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson moves away from the strike by Hill.

Atkinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hill is trying to maintain the position but Atkinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Atkinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Atkinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Hill tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hill for as long as he can get away with.
Hill won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Atkinson misses the target.
Hill misses the jab.
Atkinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hill doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hill throws a body punch but Atkinson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atkinson misses with a takedown attempt - Hill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atkinson avoids the body shot from Hill.
Bobby Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hill checks it well.

Atkinson looking to score a takedown here. Hill is defending well but Atkinson drives through and ends up in Hill's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Atkinson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Atkinson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Hill.
Atkinson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Atkinson.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Atkinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Rowan Atkinson has been cut.

Atkinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Hill can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atkinson controls the pace.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hill throws a hook but Atkinson avoids it easily.
Hill misses with a left hand

and Atkinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Atkinson.
Atkinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Atkinson trying to control the position but Hill is working away.
Atkinson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hill!
Atkinson controlling his opponent.
Atkinson trying to control but Hill is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson controlling from mount.
BOOM! Atkinson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Atkinson trying to control but Hill is having none of it.
Bobby Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hill in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Atkinson controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill is squirming around, avoiding Atkinson's attempts to control the action.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Atkinson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Moneybags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zagorno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Zagorno has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Moneybags
vs
Zagorno

150 cm
35
144 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

165 cm
33
140 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Moneybags!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Zagorno!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moneybags is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Zagorno misses its intended target.
Zagorno has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Moneybags misses with a combination
and Zagorno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zagorno shoots in looking for a takedown but Moneybags manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zagorno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zagorno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moneybags throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Zagorno.
Moneybags swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zagorno blocks a head kick by Moneybags.
Zagorno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moneybags walks into a stiff left hand from Zagorno.
Zagorno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zagorno cracks Moneybags with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moneybags ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zagorno moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moneybags lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zagorno backs up against the cage.

It looks like Gabriel Zagorno has been cut.
Zagorno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moneybags looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagorno closes the distance and clinches up with Moneybags, looking for a takedown. Zagorno pushes Moneybags against the cage but Moneybags circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zagorno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moneybags.
Zagorno jabs Moneybags right on the nose. Moneybags blinks but takes it well.
Zagorno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zagorno looks to land a left hand but Moneybags moved out of range nicely.
Zagorno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zagorno drops his hands momentarily and Moneybags takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zagorno defending well as Moneybags loads up on a big left hand.
Moneybags tries to clinch but Zagorno is having none of it.
Zagorno throws a shot from downtown. Moneybags moves away and avoids it.
Zagorno misses the shot to the body.
John Moneybags is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moneybags connects with a solid leg kick.
Moneybags tries to clinch but Zagorno is having none of it.
Zagorno with a jab.
Zagorno takes a swing at Moneybags's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Moneybags lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zagorno doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Zagorno throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zagorno misses with a looping right.
Moneybags is looking to counter punch.

Zagorno closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moneybags to the mat! Moneybags manages to get full guard.
Zagorno throws a big right hand that misses.
Moneybags might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moneybags keeping full guard, as Zagorno tries to pass.
Moneybags is pulling down on Zagorno's head to control his posture.
Zagorno wants to pass the guard but Moneybags is keeping the position.
Moneybags managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moneybags is on top in guard.

Moneybags tries to free his leg and advance position but Zagorno is retaining full guard.
Moneybags has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Zagorno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moneybags defends it easily.
Zagorno working a defensive guard here.
Moneybags preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zagorno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moneybags can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moneybags trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zagorno keeping moving, preventing Moneybags from controlling successfully.
Zagorno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moneybags's guard.

Moneybags keeping full guard, as Zagorno tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zagorno looking to sit in guard and control but Moneybags gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zagorno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Zagorno's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Zagorno dives in for a single leg takedown but Moneybags sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moneybags blocks a jab.
Moneybags was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moneybags is looking to clinch but Zagorno is avoiding it.
Moneybags lands a jab.
Gabriel Zagorno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zagorno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moneybags moves away.
Zagorno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zagorno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moneybags was well out of range. Poor timing from Zagorno.
The fighters circling - Moneybags throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Zagorno misses.
Zagorno throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Moneybags. Those never looked like landing.
Zagorno misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Moneybags wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zagorno moves out of range of the strikes.
Moneybags lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zagorno dives in for a single leg takedown but Moneybags sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags swings widly with a right hand
and Zagorno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moneybags wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moneybags throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zagorno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Moneybags does it's job there.
Moneybags slips a straight right by Zagorno.
Moneybags fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zagorno misses with an uppercut. Moneybags saw that one coming.
Moneybags tries to clinch but Zagorno moves out of range.
Moneybags thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moneybags lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moneybags connects with the punch.
Moneybags tests Zagorno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Moneybags misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Zagorno darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moneybags wants to get back to full guard.
Zagorno trying to pass the guard but Moneybags defending well.
Moneybags is trying to maintain the position but Zagorno is very close to passing his half guard.
Moneybags is not content to let Zagorno control the position.

Zagorno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moneybags controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Zagorno seems to be working for a kimura but Moneybags defends the submission attempt.
Zagorno is trying to control. Moneybags wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moneybags slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moneybags is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Moneybags not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moneybags works his way into full mount!
Moneybags thowing shots but they're missing.
Moneybags avoids the attempt from Zagorno to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Moneybags dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Zagorno's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Moneybags misses with a combination
and Zagorno counters with a thumping low kick.
Moneybags misses with a two punch combination.
Zagorno misses with a takedown attempt
and Moneybags counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moneybags tests Zagorno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Moneybags.
Zagorno will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moneybags feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zagorno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moneybags.
Moneybags bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moneybags uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zagorno.
Zagorno misses with a straight right.
Zagorno shoots in looking for a takedown but Moneybags manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zagorno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moneybags misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zagorno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moneybags goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moneybags walks into a stiff left hand from Zagorno.
No joy there for Moneybags, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zagorno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zagorno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moneybags cracks Zagorno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moneybags avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moneybags fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moneybags slips under a jab from Zagorno.
Zagorno misses with a looping right.
Zagorno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zagorno throws an overhand right that lands on Moneybags's shoulder, as Moneybags tries to avoid the shot.
Moneybags swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zagorno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Moneybags throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags thows a leg kick but Zagorno checks it
and Zagorno counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Zagorno as he connects with a hook.
Zagorno throws the kick towards the body but Moneybags avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moneybags tries to clinch
letting Zagorno counter with a right hand.
Zagorno jabs Moneybags right on the nose. Moneybags blinks but takes it well.
Moneybags swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moneybags throws a nice looking combination but Zagorno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moneybags tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zagorno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zagorno lands a jab to the head.
Zagorno throws a shot from downtown. Moneybags moves away and avoids it.
Zagorno digs a good hook to Moneybags's body.
The fighters circling - Moneybags throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Zagorno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Zagorno misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moneybags slips under a jab.
Zagorno misses with a body shot
and Moneybags counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moneybags avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moneybags listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zagorno blocks a head kick by Moneybags.
Zagorno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moneybags.
Moneybags looks to score with a jab to the body but Zagorno is just out of range.
Zagorno appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moneybags lands with a right hand.
Zagorno misses with a right hand
and Moneybags makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zagorno defending well as Moneybags loads up on a big left hand.
Zagorno just misses with a punch to the body.
Zagorno throws the left hand but Moneybags avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno missing with a left hand there. Moneybags was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moneybags is looking to counter punch.
Zagorno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zagorno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moneybags looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zagorno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moneybags under the eye.
Moneybags connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moneybags throws a body shot but no joy.
Moneybags ducks under a wild hook from Zagorno.
Zagorno fails to land the takedown.
John Moneybags has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Zagorno.
Moneybags misses with a few strikes there.
Zagorno avoids the head kick by Moneybags.
A telegraphed right hand from Zagorno misses the target.
Zagorno fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Zagorno.
I think Zagorno 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Partridge
vs
Turner

185 cm
37
200 lbs
29 - 15 - 0

180 cm
38
187 lbs
27 - 14 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Partridge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ike Turner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Partridge throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Partridge throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Partridge throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Partridge thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Partridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Partridge backing away here, and Turner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partridge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Partridge counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partridge connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partridge.
Turner replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Partridge blocks it well.
Partridge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Partridge with a body shot.
Partridge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Partridge throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Partridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
It looked like Partridge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Partridge throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partridge backing away here, and Turner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Partridge throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Partridge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Partridge.
Turner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Partridge throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turner counters with a left to the body.
Partridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Partridge misses.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Partridge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Partridge tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Partridge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partridge. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Partridge throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Partridge tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partridge throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partridge misses with a wild body shot.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Turner jabs Partridge right on the nose. Partridge blinks but takes it well.
Partridge misses with a wild body shot.
Partridge throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner works Partridge's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Partridge misses the target.
Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Partridge is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partridge, right into the meat.
Partridge throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
A nice side step and Turner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Partridge swings widly with a right hand
and Turner counters with a low kick, right behind Partridge 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Partridge had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner misses with a body shot.
A big left from Partridge misses.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Partridge's head back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Partridge!
Partridge looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steve Partridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partridge avoids the head kick by Turner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partridge.
Nice cross by Partridge.
Partridge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steve Partridge will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Partridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Partridge.
Partridge throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Turner moves forwards but Partridge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Partridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Partridge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Partridge.
Turner lands a head kick. Partridge smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Partridge misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with an outside leg kick.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Partridge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner lands with a kick to the temple. Partridge shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Partridge throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Partridge under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
Partridge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Partridge swings widly with a right hand
and Turner counters with a two punch combo.
Partridge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Ike Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Partridge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partridge misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Partridge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Partridge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turner wants to slow Partridge down by chopping away at his legs.
Partridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partridge tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Turner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Turner.
Partridge misses with a body kick.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Partridge misses the target.
Turner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Partridge.
Partridge checks a leg kick.
Partridge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Partridge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner staying out of range there.
Turner staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partridge.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
Partridge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Partridge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partridge. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Partridge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Partridge is looking to score with low kicks.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Partridge throws a leg kick
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Partridge throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Partridge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Partridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Partridge bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Turner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partridge throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partridge throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
Partridge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Partridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partridge wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Partridge misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a left to the body.
Partridge missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partridge misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Partridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Partridge misses with an uppercut
and Turner counters with a two punch combo.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partridge.
Turner tries a quick counter leg kick but Partridge is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ike Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Turner avoids the body shot from Partridge.
Partridge misses with a looping left.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Partridge tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Partridge throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner slips under a jab from Partridge.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Partridge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Partridge connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner with a nice cross.
Partridge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Partridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Partridge throws a solid leg kick but Turner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Partridge.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partridge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Partridge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Partridge slips the punch.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Partridge.
Partridge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
Partridge throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turner checks a low kick from Partridge.
Turner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Partridge tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Partridge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Partridge scores with a head kick. Turner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Partridge checks it.
Partridge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner slips under a jab from Partridge.
Partridge misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
A jab from Turner does it's job there.
Partridge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partridge 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 Turner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partridge loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Partridge misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner counters with an outside leg kick.
Partridge misses with a combination
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Partridge.
Partridge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Partridge misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Partridge wants to clinch but Turner slips to the side
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Partridge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Partridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Partridge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Partridge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Partridge misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner cracks Partridge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Partridge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Partridge misses the jab.
Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Partridge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partridge misses with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Partridge. Those never looked like landing.
Partridge swinging wildly here.
Turner throws a solid leg kick but Partridge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turner.
Partridge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Partridge throws a leg kick
and Partridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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 Steve Partridge.
Well Partridge 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alen Delon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alen Delon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Delon
vs
Pitbull

185 cm
33
204 lbs
21 - 16 - 0

205 cm
32
210 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Delon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull goes for a double leg but Delon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Delon continues to drive forward.
Alan Pitbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitbull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pitbull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Delon attempts a counter takedown but Pitbull avoids it well and moves away.
Alen Delon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Pitbull.
Pitbull misses with a leg kick

and Delon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delon prevents Pitbull from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Delon in particular looking to stall.
Pitbull gets back to full guard.
Delon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Pitbull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delon defends well.
Delon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pitbull works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pitbull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delon.
Pitbull looking to control.
Pitbull is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pitbull wants to sweep here but Delon controlling him for the moment.
Delon wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving.
Pitbull will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Delon stays in close to Pitbull's body and controls the position.

Pitbull is looking for a triangle but Delon pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Delon advances position into side control!
Delon is chipping away with strikes.
Pitbull can't do much from the bottom here.
Delon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pitbull to see if he's OK.
Delon scoring with punches and elbows.
Pitbull gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delon trying to pass the guard but Pitbull defending well.
Delon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Delon is keen to just control but Pitbull is a slippery customer.
Pitbull is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delon is nestled in close to Pitbull, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Delon wants to take a breather but Pitbull is having none of it.
Pitbull is trying to control but Delon manages to pass to mount!
Pitbull bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pitbull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Delon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull throwing strikes but missing.
Delon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pitbull throws a big elbow that misses.
Delon wants to sweep but no luck.
Pitbull is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pitbull looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pitbull manages to get himself to full guard.

Pitbull keeping full guard, as Delon tries to pass.
Pitbull throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Pitbull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Delon defends it easily.
Delon scoring with punches to the head and body.

Pitbull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Delon postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pitbull is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pitbull fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Delon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Delon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitbull can do to turn this around?
Delon looks to land a right hand but Pitbull moved out of range.
As Delon backs off Pitbull throws a huge counter combo but Delon manages to avoid it all.
Delon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pitbull.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Delon defends well and Pitbull ends up having to push Delon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alen Delon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Pitbull.
Pitbull with a lazy takedown attempt

and Delon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delon has hold of one of Pitbull's legs. Pitbull is fighting the takedown attempt but Delon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pitbull keeping full guard, as Delon tries to pass.

Pitbull looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delon works over Pitbull with some ground and pound from guard.
Pitbull trying to control the position.
Delon trying to control but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Pitbull working a defensive guard here.
Delon is stalling in the full guard.
Delon looking to pass the guard.
Pitbull pulls Delon in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delon is stalling in the full guard.
Pitbull looking to control.

Pitbull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Delon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Delon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitbull is retaining full guard.
Delon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Pitbull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pitbull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Delon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pitbull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Delon's waist but Delon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pitbull off to one side.
Pitbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delon throws out the jab.
Pitbull feints the counter takedown.
Delon misses with an uppercut.
Pitbull darts in looking for a takedown but Delon gets double underhooks and turns Pitbull into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pitbull darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Delon scores with a takedown into Pitbull's guard.
Delon wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving.
Delon landing with the ground and pound.
Delon postures up and lands a big shot to Pitbull's brow.
Delon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitbull is retaining full guard.
Delon is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delon trying to control but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Pitbull looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitbull, not yet.
Delon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Delon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pitbull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delon sprawls well. Delon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pitbull gets slowly back to his feet.

Pitbull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pitbull goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Delon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pitbull but great work by Delon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull tries to buck Delon off but Delon is having none of it.
Delon wants to control but Pitbull is keeping him busy.
Pitbull sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Delon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Pitbull looking for submissions off his back.
Delon lands strikes from half guard.
Delon working the head and body with strikes.
Delon lands with a punch from half guard.
Delon is thwarting Pitbull's attempts to control the position.
Pitbull wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alen Delon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pitbull trying to hold on to Delon's head to control him but Delon postures up.
Pitbull won't allow Delon to pass to mount.
Pitbull tries to kick Delon off but Delon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Delon trying to control from half guard but Pitbull is working away.
Delon controlling the action here.
Delon moves nicely into side control.
Pitbull is trying to get back to half guard.
Pitbull gets back to half guard.
Pitbull is refusing to be controlled, as Delon sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pitbull!
Pitbull is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Delon controlling the position easily from mount.
Pitbull tries to hold on but Delon pushes him away.
Pitbull is in a horrible position here. Delon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pitbull is squirming around, avoiding Delon's attempts to control the action.
Pitbull regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is trying to stand.
Delon wants to pass the guard but Pitbull is defending well.
Pitbull wants to get back to full guard.
Pitbull trying to control here.
Delon prevents Pitbull from improving his position.
Delon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pitbull sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alan Pitbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitbull tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alen Delon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Delon 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

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