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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Zdar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodman's entrance music is You Better Call Saul. A fine choice. Zdar has chosen SLAYER - When The Stillness Comes as his entrance music. Saul Goodman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Goodman
vs
Zdar

188 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Sun-Tzu
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Zdar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goodman clinches up with Zdar and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zdar.
Goodman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zdar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zdar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zdar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Zdar trying to stall but Goodman improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zdar tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zdar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zdar struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
A short right from Goodman on the inside.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zdar.

Zdar manages to break the clinch.

Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Zdar in a clinch.
Goodman lands with a light punch inside.
Zdar throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodman misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zdar misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman gets underhooks to prevent Zdar's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zdar.
Zdar trying to stall but Goodman improves his position.
Goodman tries to work over Zdar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodman lands a shot to the body.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Goodman.
Zdar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman lands a left hand.
Zdar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goodman has him pressed against the cage.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Zdar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman gets through Zdar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zdar trying to land knees to the body.
Goodman just leaning against Zdar, taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdar blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Zdar looks winded!
Goodman pushes Zdar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zdar backwards.
Zdar is trying to maintain a safe position but Goodman gets an underhook and turns Zdar into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zdar.
Zdar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Zdar tries to land knees in the clinch but Goodman avoids the damage to the body.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zdar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
Zdar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Zdar is rocked!
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Zdar is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodman finish him?
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Zdar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zdar tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Zdar back against the cage.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zdar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zdar seems to have recovered his senses.
Zdar tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zdar backwards.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zdar misses with some punches.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zdar backwards.
Goodman unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zdar! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Goodman is unloading with more strikes now! Zdar drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bary Windam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Windam
vs
Krejza

187 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

202 cm
22
259 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bary Windam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krejza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Windam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krejza has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Windam is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Windam shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Windam was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krejza is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Windam is controlling him well.

Windam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Windam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Windam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Krejza wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Windam working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krejza wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Windam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krejza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krejza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Krejza wants to get back to his feet but Windam drags him back down.

Windam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windam working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Krejza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Windam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Windam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krejza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krejza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krejza tries to control but Windam manages to take his back.

Krejza defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Windam trying to keep a closed guard but Krejza is proving a slippery customer.
Krejza passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Windam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Krejza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Windam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windam is trying to stand back up but Krejza is controlling him
Windam is trying to maintain the position but Krejza is very close to passing his half guard.
Krejza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krejza is looking to take a break and control but Windam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krejza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Krejza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krejza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Windam defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krejza looks to land a strike but Windam avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bary Windam dominated that round.
That's time! Windam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Windam with a jab.

It looks like Jenik Krejza has been cut.
Krejza throws a sloppy head kick and Windam moves out of range easily.
Krejza fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Windam was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krejza throws a leg kick that misses.
Bary Windam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Windam looking to score a takedown here. Krejza is defending well but Windam drives through and ends up in Krejza's guard.
Krejza controls Windam momentarily but Windam frees himself.
Windam won't allow Krejza to get back to his feet.
Krejza wants to sweep here but Windam controlling him for the moment.
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.
Windam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Windam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Windam decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Windam cracks Krejza with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krejza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krejza tries to clinch but Windam moves out of range.
Windam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krejza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Windam.
Krejza is breathing heavily.

Windam decides to stand up, so the ref orders Krejza to his feet.

Windam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krejza is looking to stand up but Windam isn't so interested in that idea.

Krejza is working an open guard so Windam takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krejza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Krejza gets caught flat footed, as Windam shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Krejza keeping moving, preventing Windam from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krejza wants to get back to his feet but Windam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Windam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Krejza is working an open guard so Windam takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Windam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krejza on his heels. He'll look to pass Krejza's guard now, I'm sure.
Windam stands and throws Krejza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krejza tries to improve position but can't.
Krejza looks to move to half guard but instead Windam has passed into mount! Damn!

Windam get's back to his feet.
Windam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Windam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krejza on his heels. He'll look to pass Krejza's guard now, I'm sure.

Windam drops back looking for a leg! Krejza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krejza manages to kick Windam off! Windam jumps back into Krejza's guard.
Bary Windam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Windam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windam with a nice head shot there.
Windam postures up.

Windam decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Krejza, up you get!
Bary Windam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Windam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Windam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Windam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Windam connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krejza's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Windam lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Krejza goes down and covers up as Windam starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bary Windam!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritmo Abarth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webb comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Born Free. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Webb
vs
Abarth

180 cm
20
216 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ritmo Abarth!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abarth throws a lazy right hand but Webb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarth misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Abarth finds it's target.
Abarth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Webb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Webb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Webb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $600 fee) in the buildup to the fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Abarth. Webb shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abarth.
Abarth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Webb.
Webb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abarth moves away from the strike by Webb.
Webb looks to land a left hand but Abarth moved out of range nicely.
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!
Webb connects with a single shot there.
Webb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Webb walks forward, straight into a front kick from Abarth.
Webb is breathing heavily.
Abarth scores with a kick to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abarth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abarth lands a hook that snaps the head of Webb backwards.
Abarth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Webbs head.
Nice body punch from Abarth.
Abarth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abarth cracks Webb with a nice body shot.
Abarth gets through Webb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abarth scores with a shot to the side of Webb's head.
Abarth lands with a left to the head.
Abarth lands an uppercut.

Webb is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Abarth.
Oh Webb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abarth dips a shoulder and cracks Webb with a mighty uppercut! Webb falls back against the cage and Abarth unloads with a barrage of strikes! Webb is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Abarth screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ritmo Abarth!
A victorious Ritmo Abarth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 Serge Decker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zenek Zbyszek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zenek Zbyszek acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Decker
vs
Zbyszek

195 cm
20
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Arcticus University: London

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serge Decker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zenek Zbyszek!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zbyszek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zenek Zbyszek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zbyszek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zbyszek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Decker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zbyszek's knee momentarily.
Zbyszek throws a combination that misses
and Decker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Zenek Zbyszek has been cut.
Decker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zbyszek under the eye.
Zbyszek misses with a combination
and Decker rattles Zbyszek with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Zbyszek tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Decker dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Zbyszek stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Serge Decker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Kaukalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes into the arena with Sweater Weather blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Cole
vs
Kaukalo

185 cm
19
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rico Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Kaukalo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaukalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cole on the side of the head.
Cole moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cole throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kaukalo.
A head kick misses from Kaukalo.
Cole throws a push kick but Kaukalo slaps the foot to one side.
Cole wants to slow Kaukalo down by chopping away at his legs.
Cole feints and then cracks Kaukalo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaukalo down.
Kaukalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
Danga de danga de dang - Kaukalo scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Rico Cole has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole lands a head kick. Kaukalo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cole seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cole misses the jab.
Cole misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaukalo checks a leg kick.
Kaukalo connects with a solid leg kick.
Cole walks into a jab.
Cole misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cole blocks a head kick by Kaukalo.
Kaukalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Kaukalo.
Kaukalo lands a head shot.
Cole avoids the body shot from Kaukalo.

Kaukalo closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.
Cole blocking some punches.
Kaukalo lands an uppercut.
Kaukalo prevents Cole from breaking the clinch.
Kaukalo lands an uppercut.
Cole tries to circle away but Kaukalo has him pinned against the cage.
Cole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cole wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaukalo has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaukalo working aggressively here.

Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaukalo is looking to score with low kicks.
Cole throws a leg kick but Kaukalo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kaukalo wants to counter the offense by Cole and move into the clinch position.

Kaukalo instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole tries to break free but Kaukalo pushes him back against the cage.
Kaukalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cole.
A shot in the inside from Kaukalo.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Kaukalo is controlling him.
Kaukalo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cole's efforts to push away.
Kaukalo controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Kaukalo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cole.
Cole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cole is trying to force a seperation but Kaukalo has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaukalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaukalo controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Cole's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaukalo scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
Kaukalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Kaukalo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cole or not.
Kaukalo scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
Kaukalo leaning against his opponent.
Kaukalo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole letting Kaukalo take a breather here.
Kaukalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaukalo tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaukalo prevents Cole from breaking the clinch.
Kaukalo gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole is trying to force a seperation but Kaukalo has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Cole's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaukalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaukalo blocking some punches.
Kaukalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaukalo keeps control of Cole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaukalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Cole breaks from the clinch.
Kaukalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaukalo throws an off balance right hand
and Cole counters with a three punch combo that has Kaukalo backing up. Kaukalo nods at Cole to acknowledge the strikes.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Kaukalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole moves away from the strike by Kaukalo.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaukalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Kaukalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Cole'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.

Kaukalo drives through and clinches with Cole against the cage.
Cole wants to break free but Kaukalo has control.
Kaukalo lands a body punch.
A short left from Kaukalo.

Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaukalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cole.
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole misses with a leg kick.

Kaukalo takes the fight into the clinch.
Cole is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Kaukalo has him pressed against the cage.
Cole is trying to force a seperation but Kaukalo has the dominant position.
Kaukalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kaukalo fails to land.
Kaukalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaukalo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaukalo lands an uppercut.
Kaukalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaukalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Cole is rocked!
Cole can't break the clinch.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Kaukalo has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaukalo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaukalo working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Kaukalo.

Cole manages to break the clinch.
Kaukalo throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaukalo steps in with a hook that catches Cole right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kaukalo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cole looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Kaukalo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronan Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vieira comes to the cage accompanied by T.I. - Go get it. Rafael Vieira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronan Chantry's chin.

Vieira
vs
Chantry

185 cm
20
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
203 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronan Chantry!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chantry lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Chantry there.
Vieira dodges the punch combination from Chantry.
Chantry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chantry moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vieira dives in for a single leg takedown but Chantry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chantry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chantry fails to land with a series of punches.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Chantry manages to avoid it.
Chantry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chantry misses with a combination
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vieira is defended easily by Chantry.
Chantry throws a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry clobbers Vieira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chantry scores with a shot to the body.
Chantry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vieira walks into a left hand.
Vieira tries to clinch up.
Chantry connects with a body shot that sends Vieira's belly button to the back.
Chantry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vieira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ronan Chantry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chantry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Chantry scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Vieira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chantry.
Chantry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vieira circles away quickly and effectively.
Chantry 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.
Chantry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ronan Chantry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Chantry misses.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Chantry manages to avoid it.
Vieira darts in looking for a takedown but Chantry gets double underhooks and turns Vieira into the cage.
Vieira dodges the punch combination from Chantry.
Chantry lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry scores with a hook.
Chantry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vieira goes for a double leg but Chantry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chantry continues to drive forward.
Vieira shoots for a takedown but Chantry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chantry throws a nice looking combination but Vieira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vieira with a lazy takedown attempt

and Chantry counters with a crisp one two that drops Vieira! Chantry thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vieira to his feet! Vieira is in big trouble!
Chantry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vieira walks into a left hand.

Vieira is rocked!
Chantry misses with a two punch combination.
Vieira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira tries for a takedown but Chantry circles away easily
and Chantry counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry cracks Vieira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Chantry drops Vieira with a beautiful combination! Vieira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chantry is looking for the KO!
Oh Vieira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chantry steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Vieira is out on his feet! Chantry sets himself and nearly takes Vieira's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ronan Chantry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Oscar Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo has chosen Requiem for a Dream - Lux Aeterna as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pedro Oscar Leopoldo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dorn
vs
Oscar Leopoldo

187 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
278 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Oscar Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo throws a series of punches but Dorn moves out of range.
Dorn throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Pedro Oscar Leopoldo has been cut.
Leopoldo slips under a jab from Dorn.
Dorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leopoldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Leopoldo with the counter takedown but Dorn avoids it easily.
Leopoldo misses with the combination.
Dorn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leopoldo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leopoldo staying out of range there.

Leopoldo scores with a takedown into Dorn's guard.
Dorn seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leopoldo with a flurry of punches that miss.

Leopoldo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Leopoldo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopoldo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leopoldo with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leopoldo looking to pass the guard.
Leopoldo postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorn is keeping the position for now.
Leopoldo landing with the ground and pound.
Leopoldo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leopoldo looking to pass the guard.
Leopoldo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leopoldo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leopoldo is pushing down on Dorn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dorn is fighting to maintain full guard but Leopoldo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dorn wants to control but Leopoldo is keeping busy.
Dorn tries to get to full guard but Leopoldo has control of the leg.
Leopoldo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dorn tries to get to full guard but Leopoldo has control of the leg.

Leopoldo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dorn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dorn trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leopoldo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dorn is just riding it out for now. Leopoldo eventually gives up the hold.
Dorn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Dorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leopoldo stands up over Dorn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leopoldo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Dorn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leopoldo defends it easily.

Dorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leopoldo passes Dorn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Leopoldo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Leopoldo working his ground and pound in the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leopoldo is looking for a kimura but Dorn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leopoldo to get the leverage.

Leopoldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dorn sees it coming and defends easily.
Dorn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Dorn looking for submissions off his back.
Dorn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leopoldo.
Dorn is looking to control Leopoldo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dorn avoid being mounted?
Leopoldo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Leopoldo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dorn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dorn moves into full guard.
Leopoldo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo landing some decent shots from guard.

Dorn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leopoldo defends it easily.
Leopoldo stands and throws Dorn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leopoldo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Leopoldo scores with punches from side control.
Dorn is looking for a sweep.

Leopoldo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dorn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dorn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leopoldo working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dorn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leopoldo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Oscar Leopoldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Oscar Leopoldo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dorn throws a jab when Leopoldo was well out of range.
Leopoldo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dorn's head backwards.
Dorn lands a jab-cross combination.
Leopoldo just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Leopoldo does no damage.
Dorn misses with a leg kick.
Dorn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Leopoldo tries to counter it with a takedown but Dorn pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Leopoldo gets a takedown into half guard.
Pedro Oscar Leopoldo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Leopoldo seems to be working for a kimura but Dorn defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leopoldo working over Dorn with some ground and pound. Dorn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dorn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leopoldo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dorn 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.
Leopoldo stands up over Dorn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leopoldo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dorn looking to control.
Leopoldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorn is keeping the position for now.
Dorn controls Leopoldo momentarily but Leopoldo frees himself.
Leopoldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorn is retaining full guard.

Leopoldo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Leopoldo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dorn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leopoldo defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leopoldo with a nice head shot there.
Leopoldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorn is keeping the position for now.

Dorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leopoldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leopoldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leopoldo postures up and lands a big shot to Dorn's brow.
Leopoldo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dorn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Dorn has his foot on Leopoldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leopoldo works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Dorn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Leopoldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dorn sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorn wants to control from the top but Leopoldo keeps moving.

Leopoldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Leopoldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dorn defends well.
Leopoldo looking for a sweep. Not yet Leopoldo, not yet.

Leopoldo working for a triangle but Dorn defends it easily.
Dorn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

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

Leopoldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leopoldo is breathing heavily.
Dorn trying to control but Leopoldo is working from the bottom.

Leopoldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dorn is aware though and is defending well.
Dorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Leopoldo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Oscar Leopoldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Oscar Leopoldo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Leopoldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Leopoldo misses with a double jab.
Dorn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leopoldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Leopoldo.
Dorn throws out a leg kick but Leopoldo moves out of range and Dorn only half commits.
Dorn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leopoldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dorn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leopoldo is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Dorn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leopoldo doesn't seem phased though.
Leopoldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leopoldo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leopoldo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Leopoldo.
Dorn misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Dorn knocks Leopoldo out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Dorn!