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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krammer Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Munch
vs
Hussein

225 cm
41
285 lbs
11 - 18 - 1

183 cm
39
231 lbs
18 - 40 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 11 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Munch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krammer Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein closes the distance and clinches up with Munch, looking for a takedown. Hussein pushes Munch against the cage but Munch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Munch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hussein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Munch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussein at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Hussein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Munch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hussein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hussein clinches.
Hussein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Munch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
John Munch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krammer Hussein.

Hussein ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hussein no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Hussein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munch is looking to stand up but Hussein won't let him.

Hussein throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Munch escapes and throws Hussein's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hussein is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Munch has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Munch scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hussein tries to buck Munch off but Munch is having none of it.
Munch in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Munch in side control, throwing shots but Hussein defends.

Munch decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice shot lands for Munch.

Munch dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Hussein has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Munch!
An out of breath John Munch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

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

Durden
vs
SmallPants

220 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

193 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby SmallPants!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SmallPants lands with a hook. Durden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
SmallPants lands with a hook. Durden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Durden is rocked!
Durden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and SmallPants counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby SmallPants!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barrett Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Irish Rebel Song. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Johnson
vs
Collins

177 cm
35
218 lbs
11 - 8 - 1

195 cm
41
256 lbs
15 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barrett Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Collins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Collins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Johnson pulls Collins in close to prevent any damage.
Collins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Johnson trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Collins with a solid left hand.
Johnson throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Johnson passes Collins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson prevents Collins from standing back up.
Collins won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Collins to regain full guard.

Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Collins dives on top into guard.

Johnson is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Collins manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Collins in his guard.

Collins trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson pulls Collins in close to prevent any damage.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.

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.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
Johnson controlling the position.
Johnson is wriggling around but Collins manages to pass to half guard.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.

Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
Johnson is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Collins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Collins throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Collins.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins prevents Johnson from moving into mount.
Johnson working away.
Johnson working the body and head with strikes.
Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Collins some visible discomfort.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Collins manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson stops Collins from standing up.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson 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.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.

Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard.

Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Collins keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Collins throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.

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.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson is controlling Collins's posture.
Barrett Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Collins keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Collins is looking to get back to full guard here but Johnson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Collins tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Collins is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Collins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Collins tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Collins's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.

Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Collins down.

Johnson swings around for an armbar but Collins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Collins trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson stops Collins from standing up.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Collins is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hang Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chen Stormstoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Hang Kwon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kwon
vs
Stormstoud

190 cm
28
169 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

190 cm
22
272 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hang Kwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chen Stormstoud!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Stormstoud gets a takedown into half guard.

Stormstoud is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stormstoud working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kwon tries to roll over but Stormstoud keeps him under control.
Stormstoud uses his free foot to push down on Kwon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kwon.
Kwon holds on, trying desperately to control.
Kwon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormstoud moves to the back.
Kwon rolls, trying to escape but Stormstoud keeps control of the position.

Stormstoud tightening his grip on Kwon, looking for the choke.
Kwon breaks Stormstoud's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormstoud is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kwon wants to pass the guard but Stormstoud is keeping the position.

Stormstoud has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kwon doesn't defend quickly enough and Stormstoud has managed to lock this one up! Can Kwon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Stormstoud on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chen Stormstoud!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Vennamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vennamo comes to the cage accompanied by Bacchuksen tiellä. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Vennamo
vs
Abbot

195 cm
32
240 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

190 cm
23
260 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heikki Vennamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tank Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbot throws a head kick that misses.
Abbot misses with a head kick.
Abbot takes one on the button.
Abbot throws a body kick that misses.
Vennamo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vennamo stalks Abbot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abbot's face. Abbot staggers backwards, shaken.
Abbot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vennamo lands a jab to Abbot's midsection.
Abbot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vennamo throws a big counter combination but Abbot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Abbot throws a leg kick but Vennamo moved away.
Vennamo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Abbot needs to keep his hands up - Vennamo had a free shot at his head there.
Good work by Vennamo as he checks the leg kick.
Vennamo cracks Abbot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vennamo blocks a head kick by Abbot.
Abbot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abbot misses with a few strikes there.
Abbot 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 by Vennamo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abbot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abbot moves out of range of the strikes.
Tank Abbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbot misses with a head kick.
Vennamo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vennamo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abbot misses with a body kick.
Vennamo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abbot throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vennamo swinging wildly here.
Abbot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vennamo is looking to counter punch.
Vennamo looks to land a combination but Abbot avoids it well.
Abbot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abbot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vennamo blocks a head kick by Abbot.
Vennamo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vennamo swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot misses with a kick to the body
and Vennamo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abbot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vennamo lands with a nice combination. Abbot backs away looking to recover.
Abbot misses the shot to the body.
Abbot throws a head kick but Vennamo moves out of range.
Abbot throws a sloppy head kick and Vennamo moves out of range easily.
Vennamo misses with a left hand
and Abbot counters with a nice body kick.
Vennamo takes a swing at Abbot's ribcage but misses.
Abbot lands with a kick to the temple. Vennamo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vennamo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abbot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abbot looks to score with a jab to the body but Vennamo is just out of range.
Abbot looks for the body kick but Vennamo saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vennamo blocks a head kick by Abbot.
Abbot throws a head kick that misses.
Vennamo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abbot throws a front kick aimed at Vennamo's knee but Vennamo avoids it well.
Abbot misses with a head kick.
Vennamo throws a big counter combination but Abbot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Abbot throws a head kick that misses.
Vennamo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Abbot slips a jab from Vennamo.
A punch combination from Vennamo misses.
Abbot scores with a leg kick.
Abbot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abbot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Vennamo misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vennamo. Abbot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abbot slips a jab and a cross from Vennamo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot misses with a body shot.
Vennamo fails to land with a series of punches.
Vennamo misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abbot walks into a stiff left hand from Vennamo.
Abbot throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vennamo counters with a series of strikes. Abbot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abbot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vennamo.
Abbot lands with a nice body kick.
Vennamo throws a right and a left that Abbot avoids nicely.
Vennamo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abbot moves away.
Abbot throws a sloppy head kick and Vennamo moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abbot looks to land a body kick but Vennamo moved away.
It looked like Vennamo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Abbot lands a leg kick that knocks Vennamo off balance momentarily.
Abbot throws a sloppy head kick and Vennamo moves out of range easily.
Abbot throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Abbot gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vennamo counters with a one-two to the body.

It looks like Tank Abbot has been cut.
Abbot just misses with a punch to the body.
Abbot throws a sloppy head kick and Vennamo moves out of range easily.
Vennamo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abbot throws a chopping leg kick but Vennamo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Abbot.
Vennamo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heikki Vennamo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Abbot.
It looked like Vennamo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vennamo checks a leg kick.
Abbot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abbot throws a sloppy head kick and Vennamo moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Vennamo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vennamo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abbot.
Vennamo works Abbot's body with a nice hook.
Vennamo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vennamo fails to land with a series of punches.
Abbot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abbot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vennamo works over Abbot's head and body with a nice combination.
Abbot blocks a jab.
Abbot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vennamo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vennamo looks to score with a jab to the body but Abbot is just out of range.
Vennamo lunges at Abbot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abbot's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot throws a sloppy head kick and Vennamo moves out of range easily.
Vennamo throws a body shot but no joy.
Abbot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Abbot tries to counter it with a takedown but Vennamo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vennamo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abbot can do to turn this around?
Vennamo blocks a leg kick.
Vennamo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abbot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abbot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vennamo.
Vennamo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abbot slips under a jab.
Abbot looks to land a body kick but Vennamo moved away.
Vennamo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vennamo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abbot backs up against the cage.
Vennamo looks to land a combination but Abbot avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot slips a jab and a cross from Vennamo.
Vennamo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vennamo blocks a head kick by Abbot.
Vennamo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abbot slips a jab from Vennamo.
Vennamo tries to bum rush Abbot with a series of wild strikes but Abbot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abbot feints a counter leg kick.
Abbot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vennamo rather than just go for the knockout.
Vennamo lands a glancing blow to the side of Abbot's head.
Vennamo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Abbot.
Abbot throws a body kick that misses.
Vennamo throws a nice looking combination but Abbot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abbot looks to land a right hand but Vennamo moved out of range.
Vennamo misses with a two punch combination.
Abbot misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot throws a sloppy head kick and Vennamo moves out of range easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Abbot might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vennamo has got the better of the exchanges.
Abbot misses with a head kick.
Vennamo blocks a head kick by Abbot.
Abbot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vennamo moves out of range of the body kick.
Vennamo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abbot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vennamo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Abbot misses with a body shot.
Vennamo lands with a straight right. Abbot didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Vennamo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vennamo lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Vennamo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vennamo avoids the head kick by Abbot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Vennamo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Abbot's cut.
That's time! Vennamo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Vennamo with a jab.
Abbot throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Abbot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Abbot misses
and Vennamo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vennamo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abbot.
Sloppy strikes from Vennamo. Those never looked like landing.
Abbot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vennamo avoids the body shot from Abbot.
A little feinted left hand from Vennamo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abbot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abbot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vennamo blocks a head kick by Abbot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vennamo lands a nice looking body shot.
Vennamo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abbot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vennamo slips a straight right by Abbot.
Vennamo throwing a counter right hand but Abbot manages to avoid it.
Abbot slips under a jab.
Vennamo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Abbot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abbot 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 Vennamo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vennamo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abbot misses with a kick to the body.
Vennamo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abbot.
The crowd cheers as Vennamo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abbot doesn't seem phased though.
Abbot scoring well with a low kick there.
Vennamo misses with a wild combination.
Vennamo misses the shot to the body.
Heikki Vennamo is winning the standup battle so far.
Abbot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abbot 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 Vennamo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vennamo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Heikki Vennamo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot misses with a head kick.
Abbot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vennamo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abbot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vennamo throws a series of punches but Abbot moves out of range.
No joy there for Vennamo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vennamo punishes Abbot's body with a nice straight punch.
Abbot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vennamo cracks Abbot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abbot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vennamo.
Abbot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vennamo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vennamo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vennamo avoids the body shot from Abbot.
A combination from Vennamo does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Abbot.
Vennamo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vennamo lands a right hook to the body.
Vennamo misses with a two punch combination.
And Abbot tries to counter it with a takedown but Vennamo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abbot misses with a few strikes there.
Vennamo moves out of range as Abbot throws a body kick.
Vennamo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abbot on the side of the head.
Vennamo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vennamo dodges the punch combination from Abbot.
Abbot misses with a head kick.
Vennamo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abbot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abbot tries a head kick but it misses.
Vennamo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abbot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vennamo stalks Abbot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abbot's face. Abbot staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vennamo connects with a single shot there.
Vennamo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abbot.
Vennamo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abbot with the counter takedown but Vennamo avoids it easily.
Abbot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abbot 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 Vennamo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vennamo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vennamo throws out a powerful jab.
Tank Abbot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Vennamo.
Vennamo slips a straight right by Abbot.
Vennamo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vennamo looks to land a combination but Abbot avoids it well.
Vennamo lands with a shot to the body.
Abbot throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heikki Vennamo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vennamo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikki Vennamo!
In his post fight interview, Heikki Vennamo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes into the arena with Notkea rotta - Itä meidän blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bob
vs
Collins

209 cm
36
278 lbs
18 - 29 - 1

185 cm
43
247 lbs
35 - 32 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 18 - 29 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Collins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Collins throws a series of punches but Bob avoids them all with ease.
Bob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bob closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Bob pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fred Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Bob swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bob looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Collins misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Bob. Beautiful body shot.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Bob avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins avoids the body shot from Bob.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Collins tests Bob's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Bob feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Collins sprawling to the canvas! Collins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bob finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob connects with a superb combination that knocks Collins out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Bob before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Collins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Bob!
Billy Bob thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Django Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman has chosen 100 Black Coffins as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boone
vs
Freeman

188 cm
24
286 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

189 cm
21
245 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

The Empire Clothing and Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Django Freeman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boone throws a shot to the body.
Boone swinging wildly here.
Boone stalks Freeman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Freeman's face. Freeman staggers backwards, shaken.
Freeman throws a body punch but Boone moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Boone.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boone but Boone pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freeman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boone is looking for a sweep. Freeman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boone desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Freeman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boone is trying is best to control the position here.
Boone tries to roll over but Freeman keeps him under control.
Boone controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone manages to get to full guard.
Boone wants to sweep here but Freeman controlling him for the moment.
Boone has Freeman pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Freeman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Django Freeman has been cut.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boone sprawls well. Boone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Robert Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Django Freeman.
Freeman shoots and misses
and Boone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Boone misses.
Boone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boone lands a nice shot to the body.
Freeman with a poor takedown
enabling Boone to counter with a crisp jab.
Boone throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freeman cracks a nice hook into Boone's ribs.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Boone to counter with a crisp jab.
Robert Boone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman dives in and grabs Boone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boone pushes down on Freeman's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
Robert Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman slips under a jab.
Freeman feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Boone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Django Freeman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Freeman looks to land a right hand but Boone moved out of range.
Boone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freeman avoids the body shot from Boone.
Freeman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boone's waist but Boone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Robert Boone is winning the standup battle so far.
Freeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Freeman moves out of range as Boone strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Boone misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Boone scores with a hook.
Boone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Freeman looking to score a takedown here. Boone is defending well but Freeman drives through and ends up in Boone's guard.
Freeman throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
My spies in BigMouth Cabrons inform me that Freeman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Boone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freeman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Freeman scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Freeman is fighting to break Boone's control of his arms but Boone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Freeman takes a swing at Boone's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Boone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boone moves away.
Freeman wants to clinch.
As Freeman looks to move away, Boone throws a big counter combo bu Freeman just gets out of the way.
Freeman takes a jab right on the kisser.

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.
Boone lands with a straight right. Freeman didn't see that one coming.
Boone looks to land a left hand but Freeman moved out of range nicely.
Freeman with the counter takedown but Boone avoids it easily.
Freeman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boone throws out the jab.
Freeman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boone throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Boone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Django Freeman's cut.
That's time! Boone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Boone throws a body shot but no joy.
And Freeman tries to counter it with a takedown but Boone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boone throws a big shot that misses.
Freeman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boone blocks a jab.
Boone throws an overhand right that lands on Freeman's shoulder, as Freeman tries to avoid the shot.
And Freeman tries to counter it with a takedown but Boone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman closes the distance and clinches up with Boone, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes Boone against the cage but Boone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Boone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman avoids the body shot from Boone.
Freeman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boone is fending him off so far but Freeman persists. Nope, Boone circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Boone misses.
Freeman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boone defends it well.
Boone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freeman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Freeman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robert Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Django Freeman.
Freeman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boone defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Boone misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman fails with the takedown
and Freeman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boone throws a hook but Freeman blocks it.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Boone circles away easily
and Boone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Boone.
Boone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boone.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown. Boone tries to sprawl out of it but Freeman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Boone misses the target.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Boone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Boone.
Freeman with the counter takedown but Boone avoids it easily.
Freeman fails with the takedown
and Freeman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone misses with an uppercut. Freeman saw that one coming.
Freeman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boone rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Boone misses.
Boone lands a slapping body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boone.
Boone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Django Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Boone misses.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Boone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boone, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Boone!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Boone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serder Serderov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards has chosen Meytal Cohen - Toxicity as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Russel Richards was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Serderov
vs
Richards

188 cm
23
262 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

193 cm
31
276 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serder Serderov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Russel Richards!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Serderov moves into the clinch.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Serderov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serderov misses with the head strike.
Serderov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serderov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Serderov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Serderov throws an elbow that misses.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serderov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serderov lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Russel Richards has been cut.
Serderov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Serderov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serderov backwards.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Serderov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serderov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Richards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Richards throws a head punch that misses.
Richards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Serderov.
Serderov swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serderov looking to stall.
Serderov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Richards can't find room to land a body shot as Serderov controls the action.
Richards tries to stall but Serderov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Serderov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Serderov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Richards tries a body shot but Serderov blocks it.
Serderov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serderov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serderov lands a left hand.
Serderov gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Serderov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serderov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serderov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richards.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Serderov.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Serderov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Richards as Serderov tries to tie him up.
Serderov misses with a body punch.
Serderov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Serderov.
Serderov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Serderov.
Serderov tries to work over Richards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serderov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Richards.
Serderov lands a left hand.
Serderov working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Serderov.
Serderov pushes Richards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Richards looks winded!
Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Serderov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serderov lands a nice elbow.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serderov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serderov lands an elbow just above Richards 's eye.
Richards is trying to maintain a safe position but Serderov gets an underhook and turns Richards into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Serderov wants to stall.
Richards takes an elbow to the temple.
Richards tries to stall but Serderov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Richards takes an elbow to the temple.
Serderov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards tries a body shot but Serderov blocks it.
Serderov tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Richards.
Serderov lands with a light punch inside.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serderov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Serderov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Serderov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serderov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Serderov on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Serderov.
Serderov lands a right hand.
Serderov blocking some punches.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Serderov.
Serderov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Serderov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Serderov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

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

Richards is rocked!
Serderov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Richards's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Richards drops to his knees and Serderov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serder Serderov!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arana Kahui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kahui's choice of entrance music: Mustasch - Dogwash. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brown
vs
Kahui

195 cm
37
259 lbs
38 - 19 - 2

193 cm
31
221 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arana Kahui!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brown forces Kahui back against the cage and clinches.
Kahui prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahui.
Kahui working aggressively here.
Kahui swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown tries a body shot but Kahui blocks it.
Kahui swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahui tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Kahui back against the cage.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Kahui backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahui's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.

Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Kahui tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahui avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brown misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown looks to land a combination but Kahui avoids it well.
Brown throws a series of punches but Kahui avoids them all with ease.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahui.
Kahui scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kahui lands a jab.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Kahui with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kahui with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahui lands a jab to the head.
and Kahui counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Brown! He's just covering up as Kahui starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arana Kahui!
A very excited looking Arana Kahui made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Leroy Brown had this to say: 'Well I think it is time to go back to our camp and take hard look not only my career but more importantly my future, perhaps the time has come to call it a day'.