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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axe MeatsFlesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hawk might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to American Encore. MeatsFlesh has chosen Fatal as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hawk
vs
MeatsFlesh

190 cm
25
225 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
213 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doyle Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axe MeatsFlesh!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MeatsFlesh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
MeatsFlesh scores with a punch to the head.
MeatsFlesh throws a body shot but no joy.
MeatsFlesh misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawk tries to counter with a takedown but MeatsFlesh is quick to defend against it.
MeatsFlesh just misses with a punch to the body.
MeatsFlesh lands with a right hand.
MeatsFlesh throws a poor cross that misses

and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown. MeatsFlesh fights it but they end up in guard.
MeatsFlesh can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Hawk is working for a kimura but MeatsFlesh is defending it quite comfortably.
MeatsFlesh wants to control but Hawk is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MeatsFlesh wants to get back to full guard.
MeatsFlesh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MeatsFlesh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawk is thwarting MeatsFlesh's attempts to control the position.

Hawk is looking for a kimura here.

Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MeatsFlesh sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk tries to pass to full mount but MeatsFlesh defends it.

Hawk is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! MeatsFlesh is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Doyle Hawk!
After the fight, Doyle Hawk was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Axe MeatsFlesh spoke after the fight, saying 'What do you mean, I lost, I can go another 3 rounds !!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benny Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop's entrance music is Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk Dubstep Remix. A fine choice. Ellis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 6 Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Bishop
vs
Ellis

181 cm
22
162 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

GREEN!160

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ellis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Bishop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ellis's guard.
Bishop controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Bishop drops back looking for a leg! Ellis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ellis manages to kick Bishop off! Bishop jumps back into Ellis's guard.
Bishop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bishop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bishop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing that Bishop has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellis has wrist control.
Bishop throwing strikes but missing.
Bishop pushing down on Ellis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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.
Ellis taking some punishment here, with Bishop in his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ellis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bishop scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bishop 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.

Bishop has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ellis defend it? Bishop steps over the head and cranks it - Ellis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bishop!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benny Bishop!
In his post fight interview, Benny Bishop started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dieter Von Sprockets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Sprockets's entrance music is Rolling Stones- Monkey Man. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Von Sprockets
vs
Rabago

192 cm
27
218 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

BlackStar Athletics

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dieter Von Sprockets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Sprockets looks for the body kick but Rabago saw that one coming.
Von Sprockets delivers a nice body kick.
Von Sprockets seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rabago defending well as Von Sprockets loads up on a big left hand.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Sprockets.
Von Sprockets throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Von Sprockets tries to land a body kick
and Rabago counters with a straight right hand.
Rabago throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Sprockets uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rabago.
Von Sprockets looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Sprockets goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rabago misses with a hook. Von Sprockets ducked under it nicely.
Von Sprockets comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Sprockets moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Sprockets throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Sprockets moves away from the strike by Rabago.
Von Sprockets appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab from Von Sprockets.
The fighters circling - Rabago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Sprockets throws a sloppy head kick and Rabago moves out of range easily.
Von Sprockets staying out of range there.
Von Sprockets slips a jab and a cross from Rabago.
Von Sprockets lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Von Sprockets misses with a head kick.
Rabago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Sprockets manages to avoid it.
Von Sprockets connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Von Sprockets there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rabago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Von Sprockets thuds his shin into the meat of Rabago's side.
Nice body kick from Von Sprockets.
A solid body kick from Von Sprockets.
Von Sprockets throws a head kick but Rabago moves out of range.
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!
Von Sprockets goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Von Sprockets throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Sprockets, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Sprockets blocks a jab.
Von Sprockets connects with a high kick.
Von Sprockets avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Sprockets misses with a kick to the body.
Rabago is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Von Sprockets thumps Rabago with a low kick.
Rabago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabago misses with a looping left.
Rabago throws a one two combo.
Von Sprockets moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rabago scores with a jab.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Von Sprockets avoids them all with ease.

Von Sprockets darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Von Sprockets throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Sprockets is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rabago!
Von Sprockets scoring with strikes but Rabago is staying in there.

Rabago defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Von Sprockets.
You get the feeling that Rabago really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Rabago defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Von Sprockets.
Von Sprockets scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rabago?
Von Sprockets working Rabago over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago is trying to stand up.

Von Sprockets working for a guillotine from mount but Rabago is in no mood to give up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Sprockets in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Von Sprockets is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rabago is surviving well by controlling Von Sprockets's body position as best he can.
Von Sprockets working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Von Sprockets looking to secure an arm triangle but Rabago defends it well.
Von Sprockets 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.

Von Sprockets is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rabago can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Von Sprockets dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Von Sprockets throws a head kick that misses
and Rabago counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Sprockets throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rabago misses with a wild body shot.
Von Sprockets slips a straight right by Rabago.
Von Sprockets plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rabago misses with a straight left.
A big right from Von Sprockets misses.
A little jabbing left from Rabago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rabago connects with a single shot there.
Von Sprockets lands a head kick. Rabago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rabago misses with a hook.
Rabago throws a hook to the side of Von Sprockets's head but Von Sprockets sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rabago throws a big shot that misses.
Von Sprockets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabago can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Von Sprockets finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Sprockets lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Von Sprockets scores with a jab to the head.
Roger Rabago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Sprockets thuds his shin into the meat of Rabago's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Sprockets.
Rabago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rabago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rabago throws a hook but Von Sprockets avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Von Sprockets shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rabago as he avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.
Rabago might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Von Sprockets avoids the body shot from Rabago.
Von Sprockets slips under a jab.
Rabago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Sprockets.
Rabago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rabago on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rabago is breathing heavily.
Von Sprockets delivers a nice body kick.
Von Sprockets uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rabago.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Von Sprockets lands a nice looking body kick.
Von Sprockets scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Sprockets!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Von Sprockets.
Rabago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Sprockets can pounce on him.
Rabago's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Sprockets lands with a kick to the ribs.
Von Sprockets pushes Rabago away with a front kick.
Roger Rabago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Von Sprockets tenderised Rabago's leg. Rabago is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Sprockets.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Sprockets. That's going to slow Rabago down.
Rabago lands an overhand right.
Rabago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Von Sprockets throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Von Sprockets connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago misses the jab.
Von Sprockets shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rabago defends it nicely.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Sprockets fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rabago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rabago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Sprockets.
Rabago has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rabago lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Rabago misses its intended target.
Von Sprockets ducks under a wild hook from Rabago.
Rabago looks to throw the jab but Von Sprockets is out of range.
Von Sprockets drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rabago sprawls and moves away.
Von Sprockets throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Sprockets scores with a push kick.
Von Sprockets ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Von Sprockets finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Sprockets lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Von Sprockets goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Von Sprockets explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Von Sprockets goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Sprockets.
Von Sprockets shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rabago as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dieter Von Sprockets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Sprockets shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rabago as he jumps to the side.
Rabago staying out of range there.
Rabago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Sprockets throws an overhand right that lands on Rabago's shoulder, as Rabago tries to avoid the shot.
Von Sprockets lands a head kick!
Rabago misses with a double jab

and Von Sprockets counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rabago won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Von Sprockets dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rabago misses with a wild body shot.
Rabago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Von Sprockets blocks a jab.
Rabago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rabago lands with a nice body punch.
Dieter Von Sprockets is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid body kick from Von Sprockets.
Rabago has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Von Sprockets.
Jab from Rabago.
Rabago works the jab nicely.
Von Sprockets scores with a body shot.

Von Sprockets dives in and scores a takedown into Rabago's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Sprockets in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rabago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rabago can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Sprockets advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Von Sprockets is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rabago sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rabago can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Von Sprockets is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Von Sprockets is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rabago is trying to stand up here but Von Sprockets is controlling him well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dieter Von Sprockets!
Dieter Von Sprockets took some time post fight to say the following; 'He Hate Me.'.

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A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaupe Akuapehuale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaupe Akuapehuale has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hiebknecht
vs
Akuapehuale

170 cm
27
160 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
146 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaupe Akuapehuale!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akuapehuale slips a straight right by Hiebknecht.
Akuapehuale looks to land a right hand but Hiebknecht moved out of range.
Hiebknecht drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akuapehuale sprawls and moves away.
Hiebknecht bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akuapehuale ducks right into an uppercut from Hiebknecht.

It looks like Kaupe Akuapehuale has been cut.
Akuapehuale misses with a two punch combination.
Hiebknecht feinted with a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Akuapehuale.
Hiebknecht scores with a sloppy right hand. Akuapehuale should have avoided that one.
Hiebknecht misses the jab.
Hiebknecht takes one on the button.
A big right from Hiebknecht misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hiebknecht, as that shot connected.
Hiebknecht steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akuapehuale.
Hiebknecht uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akuapehuale has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiebknecht scores with a one two! Akuapehuale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Akuapehuale swings for the body but Hiebknecht moves out of range.
Hiebknecht attempts a counter takedown but Akuapehuale avoids it well and moves away.
Kaupe Akuapehuale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akuapehuale throws a leg kick but Hiebknecht moved away.
Akuapehuale misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akuapehuale throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Akuapehuale misses the target.
Hiebknecht tries to counter with a takedown but Akuapehuale is quick to defend against it.
Hiebknecht tests Akuapehuale's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Akuapehuale is rocked!
Akuapehuale missing with a left hand there. Hiebknecht was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiebknecht attempts a counter takedown but Akuapehuale avoids it well and moves away.
Hiebknecht lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akuapehuale. Hiebknecht does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiebknecht drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akuapehuale sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akuapehuale.
Akuapehuale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiebknecht sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akuapehuale throws the left hand but Hiebknecht avoids the punch easily.
Hiebknecht avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akuapehuale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiebknecht manages to avoid it.
Hiebknecht appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Akuapehuale moves out of range of the strikes.
Akuapehuale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akuapehuale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hiebknecht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akuapehuale, as that shot connected.
Hiebknecht is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akuapehuale.
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!
Akuapehuale throws a body punch but Hiebknecht moves out of range.
Akuapehuale misses with a two punch combination.
Hiebknecht half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hiebknecht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akuapehuale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiebknecht.
Akuapehuale misses with a body shot.
Hiebknecht uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akuapehuale.
Hiebknecht drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akuapehuale sprawls and moves away.
Akuapehuale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht moves away from the strike by Akuapehuale.
Akuapehuale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiebknecht.
Akuapehuale lands a nice shot to the body.
Akuapehuale ducks under a wild hook from Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good work by Hiebknecht as he checks the leg kick.
Akuapehuale loads up on a big right hand but Hiebknecht slips the punch.
Hiebknecht swings for the body but Akuapehuale moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht scores with a punch to the head.
A left lands for Akuapehuale.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akuapehuale. Hiebknecht does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akuapehuale throws an overhand right that lands on Hiebknecht's shoulder, as Hiebknecht tries to avoid the shot.
Akuapehuale throws a looping overhand right but Hiebknecht ducks down to avoid it.
Akuapehuale connects with a looping right hand.
Hiebknecht swats away the attempt to clinch by Akuapehuale.
Hiebknecht throws a jab but it's blocked by Akuapehuale.
Hiebknecht bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akuapehuale's head backwards.
Hiebknecht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Akuapehuale's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hiebknecht stuns Akuapehuale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akuapehuale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht works Akuapehuale's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akuapehuale misses with an uppercut.
Akuapehuale throws a shot from downtown. Hiebknecht moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiebknecht throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Akuapehuale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akuapehuale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiebknecht feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiebknecht slips under a jab from Akuapehuale.
A jab from Akuapehuale does it's job there.
Akuapehuale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiebknecht lands the left hand.
Hiebknecht is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

Hiebknecht steps into range and cracks Akuapehuale with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Akuapehuale flops backwards and Hiebknecht dives into his guard looking to finish!
Akuapehuale is still in real trouble! Can Hiebknecht finish him?
Hiebknecht sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Akuapehuale looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gottlieb Hiebknecht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaupe Akuapehuale's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hiebknecht missing with a left hand there. Akuapehuale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akuapehuale seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akuapehuale 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 Hiebknecht has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hiebknecht and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akuapehuale.
A swing and a miss from Akuapehuale.
Akuapehuale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hiebknecht stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akuapehuale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiebknecht sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiebknecht misses with a two punch combination.
Akuapehuale misses with a low kick.
Akuapehuale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiebknecht defending well as Akuapehuale loads up on a big left hand.
Hiebknecht keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht throws a hook but Akuapehuale avoids it easily.
Akuapehuale throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht wants to clinch up but Akuapehuale keeps it at a distance.
Akuapehuale throws out a counter right but Hiebknecht avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiebknecht misses the target.
Akuapehuale misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiebknecht takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akuapehuale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hiebknecht misses with a body shot.
Hiebknecht misses the shot to the body.
Hiebknecht swings for the body but Akuapehuale moves out of range.
Akuapehuale has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Akuapehuale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiebknecht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akuapehuale can do to turn this around?
Akuapehuale takes a swing at Hiebknecht's ribcage but misses.
Akuapehuale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Hiebknecht misses.
Hiebknecht misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hiebknecht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akuapehuale.
A punch combination from Hiebknecht misses.
Hiebknecht ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiebknecht tries to counter with a takedown but Akuapehuale is quick to defend against it.
Akuapehuale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akuapehuale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hiebknecht throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akuapehuale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiebknecht lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akuapehuale throws out a loose jab but Hiebknecht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akuapehuale misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Akuapehuale.
Hiebknecht changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Hiebknecht.
Akuapehuale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiebknecht takes a swing at Akuapehuale's ribcage but misses.
Akuapehuale flicks out a counter leg kick but Hiebknecht steps away.
Hiebknecht throws a body shot but no joy.
Akuapehuale ducks right into an uppercut from Hiebknecht.
Akuapehuale slips a jab from Hiebknecht.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akuapehuale. Hiebknecht does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiebknecht takes one to the chin there.
Hiebknecht takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akuapehuale ducks under a wild hook from Hiebknecht.
Jab by Akuapehuale.
Akuapehuale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiebknecht.
Akuapehuale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiebknecht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akuapehuale throws the left hand but Hiebknecht avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Akuapehuale.
Hiebknecht dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akuapehuale throws a looping overhand right but Hiebknecht ducks down to avoid it.
Hiebknecht half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hiebknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akuapehuale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiebknecht slips under a jab from Akuapehuale.
Akuapehuale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiebknecht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akuapehuale.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akuapehuale misses with a low kick.
Akuapehuale is breathing heavily.
Hiebknecht throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akuapehuale looks to land a right hand but Hiebknecht moved out of range.
Akuapehuale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akuapehuale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akuapehuale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiebknecht manages to avoid it.
Hiebknecht drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akuapehuale sprawls and moves away.
Hiebknecht misses with a wild body shot.
Akuapehuale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiebknecht.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hiebknecht.
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!
Akuapehuale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akuapehuale misses the shot to the body.
Hiebknecht attempts a counter takedown but Akuapehuale avoids it well and moves away.
Hiebknecht wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hiebknecht looks to land a right hand but Akuapehuale moved out of range.
Hiebknecht throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiebknecht wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gottlieb Hiebknecht will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaupe Akuapehuale'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. This is the final round!

Hiebknecht looks to score with a jab to the body but Akuapehuale is just out of range.
Hiebknecht fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Akuapehuale misses.
Hiebknecht misses with a series of wild punches.
Akuapehuale tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akuapehuale lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiebknecht. Akuapehuale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiebknecht checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hiebknecht attempts a counter takedown but Akuapehuale avoids it well and moves away.
Akuapehuale lands a nice hook to Hiebknecht's body. Hiebknecht takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akuapehuale connects with a right hand. Hiebknecht shakes it off.
Akuapehuale misses with a body shot.
Hiebknecht misses with a looping left.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akuapehuale connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akuapehuale throws a body shot but no joy.
Akuapehuale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hiebknecht takes one to the side of the head.
Akuapehuale throws a hook but Hiebknecht blocks it.
Hiebknecht lands with a straight right. Akuapehuale didn't see that one coming.
Akuapehuale looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiebknecht is just out of range.
Hiebknecht drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akuapehuale sprawls and moves away.
Hiebknecht avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiebknecht drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akuapehuale sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiebknecht. Akuapehuale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akuapehuale looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiebknecht is just out of range.
Akuapehuale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht throws out a loose jab but Akuapehuale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiebknecht scores with a shot to the body.
Hiebknecht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akuapehuale.
Hiebknecht appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiebknecht swings for the body but Akuapehuale moves out of range.
Akuapehuale looks to land a right hand but Hiebknecht moved out of range.
Kaupe Akuapehuale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akuapehuale throws out the jab.
Hiebknecht tries to counter with a takedown but Akuapehuale is quick to defend against it.
Hiebknecht tries to bum rush Akuapehuale with a series of wild strikes but Akuapehuale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akuapehuale stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Hiebknecht.
A punch lands to the side of Akuapehuale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hiebknecht throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akuapehuale swings for the body but Hiebknecht moves out of range.
Akuapehuale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiebknecht was well out of range. Poor timing from Akuapehuale.
Hiebknecht tries to counter with a takedown but Akuapehuale is quick to defend against it.
Hiebknecht throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akuapehuale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hiebknecht stuns Akuapehuale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hiebknecht lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akuapehuale circles away quickly and effectively.
Akuapehuale throws a hook to the side of Hiebknecht's head but Hiebknecht sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akuapehuale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akuapehuale swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Akuapehuale misses.
Hiebknecht half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Akuapehuale misses.
Hiebknecht attempts a counter takedown but Akuapehuale avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiebknecht. Akuapehuale does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Akuapehuale misses.
Akuapehuale moves in looking to clinch but Hiebknecht pushes him off.
Akuapehuale misses with a looping left.
Akuapehuale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akuapehuale throws a shot from downtown. Hiebknecht moves away and avoids it.
Akuapehuale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Hiebknecht does no damage.
Akuapehuale swings for the body but Hiebknecht moves out of range.
Hiebknecht lands the left hand.
Akuapehuale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akuapehuale walks into a jab.
Akuapehuale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Akuapehuale.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akuapehuale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akuapehuale throws an overhand right that lands on Hiebknecht's shoulder, as Hiebknecht tries to avoid the shot.
Hiebknecht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akuapehuale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Hiebknecht waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Akuapehuale. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Akuapehuale to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Hiebknecht controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Akuapehuale can't keep his opponent in guard - Hiebknecht advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hiebknecht is taking a breather. Akuapehuale says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gottlieb Hiebknecht showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hiebknecht 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
Gottlieb Hiebknecht decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 Magnus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as San Terra enters the cage!

Cross
vs
Terra

224 cm
20
287 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

225 cm
27
268 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Vikai Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, San Terra!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross scores with a sloppy right hand. Terra should have avoided that one.

It looks like San Terra has been cut.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Terra counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Magnus Cross has been cut.
Magnus Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terra throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cross.
Terra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cross.
Cross throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Terra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Cross.
Terra 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.
Terra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Terra missing with a left hand there. Cross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Terra lands a jab to the head.

Cross drops his shoulder and cracks Terra with a huge uppercut! Terra goes down! Can Cross finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terra is keeping the position for now.
Terra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cross forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cross missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cross working the head and body with strikes.
Terra is looking to escape.
Cross 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.
Terra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cross.
Cross missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Terra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Terra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cross.
Cross thows a huge punch but Terra dodges it nicely.
Terra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cross thows a huge punch but Terra dodges it nicely.
Cross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cross missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Terra is trying to stand.
Cross is nestled in close to Terra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Terra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cross.
Terra is trying to stand up here but Cross is controlling him well.
Cross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Terra defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terra is trying to stand.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Terra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cross throws a right hand that Terra ducks under and follows up with a left that Terra also avoids with ease.
Cross defending well as Terra loads up on a big left hand.
Cross seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cross clobbers Terra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot lands for Terra.
Terra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Terra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terra scores with a head kick.
Cross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terra.
Terra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.

Cross catches Terra napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Terra to the canvas!

Terra is rocked!

That has opened up San Terra's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Terra is still in real trouble! Can Cross finish him?
Cross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cross gets to his feet and stands over Terra, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Terra felt that one! Cross unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Terra from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Cross!
A less than humble Magnus Cross misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Tinkl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoddy Body (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Tinkl
vs
Body

175 cm
24
188 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
163 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Vikai Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Tinkl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shoddy Body!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Body misses.
Tinkl misses with a leg kick
and Body cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tinkl throws a lazy head kick

and Body counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tinkl tries to strike from the bottom.
Body seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Body wants to pass the guard but Tinkl is keeping the position.
Body stays in close to Tinkl's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Body drops back looking for a leg! Tinkl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tinkl manages to kick Body off! Body jumps back into Tinkl's guard.

Tinkl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Body defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkl controls Body momentarily but Body frees himself.
Body trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinkl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Body pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tinkl is keeping the position for now.

Tinkl working for a triangle but Body defends it easily.
Tinkl trying to control the 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.
Body lands a couple of digs.
Body being controlled here momentarily.
Body trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinkl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Body wants to pass the guard but Tinkl is keeping the position.
Body wants to control from the top but Tinkl keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Body tries to free his leg and advance position but Tinkl is retaining full guard.
Body must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Body works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Body passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tinkl!
Body prevents Tinkl from getting the reversal.
Body scoring with strikes but Tinkl is staying in there.
Tinkl is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at World Combat Gym - NY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tinkl gets back to half guard.
Body wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tinkl keeps working.

Body is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Body is looking to take a break and control but Tinkl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tinkl trying to control but Body postures up.
Tinkl tries to get to full guard but Body has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Body is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tinkl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tinkl sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Body tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tinkl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Body working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tinkl's thigh. Tinkl counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Tinkl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Body defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Body trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinkl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoddy Body 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.

Tinkl with a poor takedown
and Body counters with a straight right hand.
Body misses with a body shot.
It looked like Tinkl was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tinkl shoots in looking for a takedown but Body manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tinkl's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tinkl shoots in but Body avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Tinkl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tinkl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Body counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Body wants to pass the guard but Tinkl is keeping the position.
Body wants to control from the top but Tinkl keeps moving.
Tinkl doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tinkl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Body can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Body trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinkl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Body trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Tinkl has his feet on Body's thighs here. He's pushed Body off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Body screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Tinkl!
Billy Tinkl retains his middleweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Lazaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mib Louie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louie has chosen Batter-up as his entrance music. 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.

Lazaro
vs
Louie

195 cm
27
250 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

185 cm
27
270 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Grand Champion Apparel

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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Lazaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mib Louie!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louie tries a head kick but it misses.
Louie's coach down at World Combat Gym - NY was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Louie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fighters circling - Louie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Louie misses with a body shot.
Lazaro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Louie scores with a jab to the body.
Lazaro cracks Louie with an open hand slap.
Lazaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Lazaro avoids the body shot from Louie.
Lazaro tries to counter by clinching up but Louie breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been told by Lazaro's head coaches at We're not really here Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Louie throws a body punch but Lazaro moves out of range.
Louie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lazaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Louie coming out on top.
Louie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Pedro Lazaro has been cut.
Lazaro avoids a kick to the body.
Louie throws a head kick but Lazaro moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Louie.
Lazaro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A good leg kick by Louie.
Louie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Louie misses with a body shot.
Louie misses with an uppercut. Lazaro saw that one coming.
Mib Louie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Louie throws a shot to the body.
Lazaro tries to clinch there but Louie circles away.
Lazaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Louie off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Mib Louie has been cut.
Louie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lazaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Louie misses with a straight left.
Lazaro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Louie takes a swing at Lazaro's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louie cracks a nice hook into Lazaro's ribs.
Louie looks to throw the jab but Lazaro is out of range.
Lazaro is looking to counter the offense by Louie and move into the clinch.
Louie throws a jab when Lazaro was well out of range.
Louie misses with an uppercut

and Lazaro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lazaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazaro lands an uppercut.
Louie is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Louie struggles to land a body shot inside as Lazaro controls his hands.
Louie looking to stall.
Louie struggles to land a body shot inside as Lazaro controls his hands.
Lazaro blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Lazaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Louie fails to land.
A short right from Lazaro.
Louie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Lazaro.
Louie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lazaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Louie looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louie blocks a body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands an uppercut.
Louie tries a body shot but Lazaro blocks it.
Lazaro presses Louie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lazaro as the two fighters clinch.
Lazaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lazaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That has opened up Mib Louie's cut even more.
Lazaro lands with a light punch inside.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lazaro scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazaro lands with a short shot to the head.
Lazaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Louie is rocked!
Louie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Louie is still on wobbly legs! Can Lazaro finish him?

The cut above Mib Louie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lazaro unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Louie! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lazaro is unloading with more strikes now! Louie drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Lazaro!
Pedro Lazaro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Mib Louie spoke after the fight, saying 'you win some you lose some today was his day.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

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

Craig
vs
Asap

190 cm
27
215 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
215 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Vikai Gear
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmie Craig!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skunk Asap!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asap has managed to clinch.
Craig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asap lands a nice knee to the body.
Craig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asap has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Asap to work.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Asap is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asap using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asap.
Asap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Jimmie Craig has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Asap.
Asap landing knees to the head.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asap obliges.
Asap has Craig pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asap stalling.
Craig misses with some punches.
Craig stalling against the cage.
Asap pressing his opponent against the cage.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Asap.
Asap blocking some punches.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Asap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Craig blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Craig.
Asap crunches a lovely knee into Craig's ribcage.
Craig struggles to land a body shot inside as Asap controls his hands.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asap throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craigs head.
Craig being controlled against the cage.
Craig taking a breather.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asap holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asap tries a knee to the head but Craig blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap controlling the action here for a moment.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
Craig lands with a right to the head.
Asap landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asap connects with a knee to the head.
Craig misses with the head strike.
Come on Asap - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Asap lands a good knee to the midsection. Craig won't want to take too many of those.
Asap landing knees to the head.
Craig avoiding damage as Asap throws knees to the body.
Craig working aggressively here.
Craig looking to stall.
Asap is looking to control Craig's arms but Craig gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asap has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Asap drops Craig with a big knee straight up the middle! Craig is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Craig is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Asap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Craig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asap blocks a head kick by Craig.
Craig sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Asap lands a leg kick that knocks Craig off balance momentarily.

Asap takes the fight into the clinch.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but Craig blocks with his arms.
Asap misses with a knee to the head.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Craig misses with some punches.
Asap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skunk Asap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmie Craig'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.

Craig misses with a shot to the body
and Asap counters with a big head kick but Craig shrugs it off.
Craig connects with the punch.
Craig scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jimmie Craig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asap blocks a jab.
Craig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asap connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Craig scrambles back to his feet.
Asap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Craig was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asap.
Asap cracks the inside of Craig's front leg.
Asap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Craig throws a body punch but Asap moves out of range.
Asap goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asap avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asap connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Craig.
Skunk Asap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Asap throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asap.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Asap.
Craig is trying to stall.
Craig takes a knee to the side of the body.
Craig throws a head punch that misses.
Skunk Asap seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asap tries a knee to the head but Craig blocks it.
Craig misses with the head strike.
Asap unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asap with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Craig's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Asap leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craig is trying to break the clinch but Asap has him pressed against the cage.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but Craig blocks with his arms.
Asap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Craig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap misses with a knee to the head.
Asap putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Craig in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asap blocks a body shot from Craig.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Asap.
Asap landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asap lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Craig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asap unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asap is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Craig seems to have got his legs back now.
Craig takes a knee to the side of the body.
Asap slowing the pace effectively.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asap landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Asap.
Asap stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Craig can't find room to land a body shot as Asap controls the action.
Asap stalling.
Asap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Craig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asap's elbow.
Craig being controlled against the cage.
Asap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asap blocks an uppercut.

Asap drops Craig with a big knee straight up the middle! Craig is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Asap throws a nice outside leg kick.
Craig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craig throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Craig steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asap. That one must have hurt.
Asap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Craig.
Asap was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

Asap has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asaps head.
Asap lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Asap.
Asap putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Craig in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Asap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asap throws a knee to the head but misses.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Asap on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skunk Asap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmie Craig's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Asap throws a sloppy head kick and Craig moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Craig.
Craig misses with a body shot
and Asap counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Asap rushes Craig and presses him up against the cage.
Asap just leaning against Craig, taking a breather.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asap scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asap misses with a knee strike.
Asap content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asap's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig letting Asap take a breather here.
Craig throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap looking to throw knees to the head but Craig is blocking nicely.
Asap is struggling to control the position.
Asap scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Asap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craig struggles to land a body shot inside as Asap controls his hands.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig tries to work over Asap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asap has him pressed against the cage.
Craig is looking to control Asap's arms but Asap gets an underhook and turns him. Now Craig has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Asap.
Asap lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Craig or not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asap obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asap misses with a knee to the head.
Asap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asap lands a nice knee to the body.
Asap lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craig blocks a body shot from Asap.
Craig working aggressively here.
Asap lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Craig to his knees! Asap keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skunk Asap!
Skunk Asap is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Skunk Asap 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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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ska Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullard comes to the cage accompanied by Wrecking Ball. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bullard
vs
Asap

175 cm
27
170 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
170 lbs
16 - 4 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Underworld Clothing /w 90% Laundry
Grand Champion Apparel

Vikai Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bullard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ska Asap!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap misses with a takedown attempt
and Asap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Ska Asap has been cut.
Asap misses with a takedown attempt
and Bullard counters with a nice uppercut.
Asap gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Bullard to counter with a crisp jab.
Tony Bullard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ska Asap.
Asap shoots in but Bullard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bullard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asap shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bullard pinned against the cage. Bullard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bullard lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap has his takedown stuffed
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap shoots and misses
and Bullard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bullard throws a jab but it's blocked by Asap.
Asap looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Bullard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asap has his takedown stuffed
and Bullard counters with a nice uppercut.
Asap doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bullard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Asap! Bullard lets Asap back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Asap is rocked!
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!
Asap gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bullard gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Asap is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bullard!
Tony Bullard retains his welterweight title!
Tony Bullard bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.