NBC 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Duim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Berns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Duim
vs
Berns

175 cm
27
135 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

175 cm
23
144 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny Duim!
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, Mauricio Berns!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mauricio Berns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berns misses with a combination
and Duim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berns misses with a takedown
and Duim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Berns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duim with a nice cross.
Jab by Duim.
Jab from Duim.
Berns misses with a takedown
and Duim counters with a thumping low kick.
Duim stuns Berns with a nice body shot, before stepping back 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!
Berns fails with the takedown
and Duim counters with a nice uppercut.
Danny Duim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Berns.
Duim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berns throws a lazy uppercut
and Duim counters with a thumping low kick.
Berns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duim counters with a good low kick that Berns was not able to check.
A head kick by Berns misses
and Duim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berns looks winded!
Berns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duim to score with a decent uppercut.

Berns is rocked!
Berns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berns is still on wobbly legs! Can Duim finish him?
Danny Duim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Berns misses
letting Duim counter with a right hand.
Duim lunges at Berns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berns's hand.
Berns misses with a takedown attempt
and Duim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berns fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duim circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Berns to the canvas! Berns doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Duim keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Duim!

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nonito Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. John Doe had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 267.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. John Doe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Doe
vs
Medeiros

191 cm
40
288 lbs
22 - 15 - 2

180 cm
25
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Determined

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 22 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nonito Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Medeiros misses with a body punch
and Doe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Medeiros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doe moves away.
Medeiros looks to throw the jab but Doe is out of range.
Medeiros with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Doe to score with a decent uppercut.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Medeiros sprawls and moves away.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Medeiros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doe throws a hook but Medeiros avoids it easily.
Medeiros takes a swing at Doe's ribcage but misses.
Medeiros loads up on a big right hand but Doe slips the punch.
Medeiros wants to clinch up but Doe keeps it at a distance.
Medeiros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doe moves out of range as Medeiros strikes.
Doe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Medeiros.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros tries to clinch up.
Medeiros is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros lands a jab.
Doe is breathing heavily.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Medeiros misses with a looping right.
Medeiros looks to land a left hand but Doe moved out of range nicely.
Medeiros lands a nice shot to the body.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Doe moves out of range.
Medeiros misses with a body shot.
Medeiros tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Doe counters with a good low kick that Medeiros was not able to check.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Doe moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doe.
Medeiros swings away with a body shot that misses
and Doe counters with a nice uppercut.
Medeiros swings widly with a right hand
and Doe counters with a nice uppercut.
Medeiros throws a right hand that Doe ducks under and follows up with a left that Doe also avoids with ease.
Doe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Medeiros throws an overhand right that lands on Doe's shoulder, as Doe tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doe was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
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!
Doe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Doe scores with a jab to the jaw.

Medeiros rushes Doe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Doe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Doe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Medeiros is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Doe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Medeiros prevents Doe from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Medeiros's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Medeiros takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Doe advances to full mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Doe'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.
Medeiros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Medeiros taking shots to the head.
Medeiros is desperately trying to improve his position but Doe has a good base and remains in mount.
Medeiros takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Doe's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Doe!
John Doe took some time post fight to say the following; 'Holy shit, 2 fights in a row with a game-plan and 2 wins.. Guess this is what I'm best at..'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bojan Vladislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Shirahama
vs
Vladislav

178 cm
35
142 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
24
155 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenichi Shirahama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bojan Vladislav!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirahama misses with an uppercut
and Vladislav counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Shirahama - just one landing.
Shirahama misses with a lunging right hand
and Vladislav counters with a stiff right hand.
Shirahama fails to land the takedown.
Vladislav unleashes a big counter combination but Shirahama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shirahama misses with a right hand
letting Vladislav counter with a right hand.
Vladislav moves out of range as Shirahama strikes.
A little jabbing left from Vladislav on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shirahama scores with a jab. Vladislav acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shirahama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vladislav!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vladislav is looking to reverse the position.
Shirahama lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shirahama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vladislav, who protects the arm well.
Vladislav is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Vladislav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shirahama lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vladislav takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shirahama looks up at the clock and then as Vladislav takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shirahama smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shirahama lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Vladislav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shirahama cracks Vladislav with a big right hand but Vladislav just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vladislav is trying to get back to half guard.
Vladislav wants to control but Shirahama postures up.
Vladislav manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shirahama controlling the position for now.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shirahama.
Shirahama keeping full guard, as Vladislav tries to pass.
Vladislav forces his way into half guard.
Vladislav trying to pass the guard but Shirahama defending well.

Vladislav is trying to work for a kimura but Shirahama is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vladislav trying to mount his opponent but Shirahama defends it.
Shirahama keeping hold of Vladislav's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shirahama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shirahama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Shirahama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vladislav wants to stand and escape but Shirahama is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shirahama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shirahama connects with a nice short shot to Vladislav's temple.
Shirahama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shirahama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vladislav is trying to get back to full guard.
Shirahama working over Vladislav with some ground and pound. Vladislav looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirahama 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.
Vladislav has hold of Shirahama's hands but Shirahama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vladislav wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shirahama lands a nice short elbow.
Shirahama trying to control from half guard but Vladislav is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Shirahama.
Shirahama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Vladislav looking for submissions off his back.
Vladislav makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vladislav.
Shirahama trying to control but Vladislav is working from the bottom.
Vladislav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shirahama preventing the sweep.
Shirahama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Vladislav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shirahama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama stands and throws Vladislav's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shirahama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vladislav keeps working.
Shirahama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vladislav can do to turn this around?
Shirahama working the ground and pound from side control.
Kenichi Shirahama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vladislav on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vladislav controls the position for a moment.
Shirahama cracks Vladislav with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shirahama has knee on belly momentarily but Vladislav bucks him off and regains half guard.
Vladislav wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama working the head and body with strikes.
Vladislav holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vladislav is staying active underneath Shirahama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shirahama working the head and body with strikes.

Vladislav is rocked!
Vladislav wants to control but Shirahama is keeping busy.
Shirahama lands strikes from half guard.
Vladislav is still in real trouble! Can Shirahama finish him?

Shirahama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vladislav doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shirahama.
Vladislav has hold of Shirahama's hands but Shirahama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shirahama 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.
Shirahama lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Vladislav quite badly. Vladislav pulls Shirahama in close trying to recover. Shirahama postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Vladislav on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Vladislav doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenichi Shirahama!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Halder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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.

Emelianenko
vs
Halder

183 cm
29
255 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

192 cm
34
263 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Halder!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Fedor Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Halder misses with a head kick.
Halder throws a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halder scores with a nice strike.

Halder closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Halder lands an elbow just above Emelianenko 's eye.
Halder lands a body punch.
Halder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Halder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
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!
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Halder.
Good body shot from Halder.
Halder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Fedor Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the head.
Halder lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Emelianenko to his knees! Halder keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Halder!
An out of breath Blake Halder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andokuhle Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Whitehope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Congo
vs
Whitehope

180 cm
31
183 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

179 cm
28
184 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andokuhle Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Whitehope!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitehope connects with a jab.
Congo is breathing heavily.
Whitehope tries to score a power double leg takedown but Congo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whitehope somewhat.

Whitehope closes the distance and clinches.

Whitehope gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Whitehope not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whitehope thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Congo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitehope scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whitehope missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whitehope thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Congo's head.
Congo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitehope scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whitehope throwing shots but Congo is blocking nicely.

Whitehope looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehope frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Whitehope lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Congo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Congo is rocked!
Congo takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Whitehope's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Whitehope!
Mark Whitehope decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DJ Khalil - China. Te Huna has chosen Chevelle-Jars as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silva
vs
Te Huna

185 cm
31
215 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

188 cm
37
219 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrien Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Huna throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Te Huna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Te Huna as Silva shoots in.
Te Huna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Te Huna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrien Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva shoots and misses
and Te Huna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Te Huna jabs at Silva's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Te Huna.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Te Huna lands with an overhand left.
Silva shoots and misses
and Te Huna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Te Huna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Te Huna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Te Huna counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Te Huna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Te Huna counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Te Huna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Te Huna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Te Huna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Te Huna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Te Huna lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Te Huna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Te Huna tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Silva is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Te Huna has cracked Silva with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Te Huna lands another huge swinging hook and Silva tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Silva, before Te Huna can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Te Huna!
A relieved looking James Te Huna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Adrien Silva had this to say: 'I have failed...'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makahlen Gorbachoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gorbachoff
vs
Washington

198 cm
33
224 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

191 cm
32
213 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

V-Mask Clothing (10%)
Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Makahlen Gorbachoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorbachoff misses with a body shot.
Washington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Washington lands a slapping body shot.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gorbachoff.
Washington wants to counter with a clinch but Gorbachoff pushes him away.
Gorbachoff misses with a double jab.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachoff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gorbachoff misses with a wild body shot.
Washington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Washington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gorbachoff loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Gorbachoff throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington wants to counter the offense by Gorbachoff and move into the clinch position.
Good leg kick by Gorbachoff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gorbachoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Gorbachoff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gorbachoff connects with a leg kick. Washington looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Washington misses with a hook.
Gorbachoff thows a leg kick but Washington checks it

and Washington counters by clinching up.
Gorbachoff throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gorbachoff.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff pushes Washington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gorbachoff blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gorbachoff.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorbachoff is working Washington over against the cage.
Gorbachoff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Gorbachoff.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorbachoff controls his hands.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Gorbachoff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington prevents a body shot from Gorbachoff.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gorbachoff.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Gorbachoff.

Gorbachoff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gorbachoff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gorbachoff scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Washington on the side of the head.
Gorbachoff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Washington misses.
Gorbachoff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Gorbachoff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gorbachoff.
A telegraphed right hand from Gorbachoff misses the target.
Gorbachoff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Washington throws a right hand that misses
and Gorbachoff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Washington checks a low kick from Gorbachoff.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorbachoff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Washington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gorbachoff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorbachoff slips under a jab.
Gorbachoff misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gorbachoff 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 Washington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Washington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makahlen Gorbachoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorbachoff with a hook.
Gorbachoff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gorbachoff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Washington lands with an uppercut that bounces Gorbachoff off the cage and back into range.
Gorbachoff misses with a few strikes there.
Gorbachoff slips under a jab from Washington.
A counter left hand to the body from Gorbachoff misses its target.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorbachoff manages to avoid it.
Gorbachoff tries to move into range but Washington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gorbachoff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gorbachoff throws a low kick but Washington moves out of range easily.
Gorbachoff sets himself, and Washington steps forward looking for the clinch! Gorbachoff avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachoff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Washington is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gorbachoff.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorbachoff is just out of range.
Washington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gorbachoff thows a body kick. Washington tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gorbachoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Gorbachoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Washington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gorbachoff.
Washington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gorbachoff lands with a hook. Washington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Washington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gorbachoff. Gorbachoff obviously looking to wear him down.
Gorbachoff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Washington tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gorbachoff.
Washington wants to counter the offense by Gorbachoff and move into the clinch position.
Gorbachoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gorbachoff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gorbachoff misses the jab.
Gorbachoff swinging wildly here.
Washington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington throws the left hand but Gorbachoff avoids the punch easily.
As Washington backs away, Gorbachoff returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff is looking to chop away at Washington's legs.
Gorbachoff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gorbachoff stuns Washington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Washington throws a hook to the side of Gorbachoff's head but Gorbachoff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Washington.
Gorbachoff throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Gorbachoff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Washington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff connects with a leg kick. Washington looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Washington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gorbachoff can pounce on him.
Gorbachoff misses with a low kick.
Gorbachoff scores with a jab to the head.
Gorbachoff misses with a low kick.
Washington defending well as Gorbachoff loads up on a big left hand.
Gorbachoff scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington dodges the punch combination from Gorbachoff.
And Washington tries to counter it with a takedown but Gorbachoff pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makahlen Gorbachoff dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Gorbachoff.
Washington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gorbachoff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gorbachoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Washington tries to counter it with a takedown but Gorbachoff pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Washington avoids a kick to the body.
Gorbachoff delivers a nice body kick.
Makahlen Gorbachoff is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachoff misses with a low kick.
Washington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gorbachoff tries to land a leg kick but Washington saw it coming and moves away.
And Washington tries to counter it with a takedown but Gorbachoff pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Gorbachoff.
A combination from Gorbachoff does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Gorbachoff misses.
Gorbachoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gorbachoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gorbachoff throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Washington swings widly with a right hand
and Gorbachoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorbachoff just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Gorbachoff ducks down to avoid it.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorbachoff moves away.
Gorbachoff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Washington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gorbachoff cracks Washington with a good jab.
A shot to the liver by Washington. Beautiful body shot.
Washington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gorbachoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Gorbachoff lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Washington misses.
Gorbachoff misses with a hook.
Gorbachoff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Washington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Gorbachoff misses its intended target.
Washington lands a nice hook to Gorbachoff's body. Gorbachoff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Gorbachoff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gorbachoff misses with a two punch combination.
Washington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gorbachoff looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gorbachoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Gorbachoff throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Gorbachoff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gorbachoff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Washington connects with a looping right hand.
Gabriel Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington throws a hook to the side of Gorbachoff's head but Gorbachoff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorbachoff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gorbachoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makahlen Gorbachoff!
A relieved looking Makahlen Gorbachoff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hale Erwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baxter has chosen Thunder as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Erwin
vs
Baxter

192 cm
39
222 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

189 cm
31
200 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

AnonymouS

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 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hale Erwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddy Baxter!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erwin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Erwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Baxter counters with a left to the body.
Erwin thumps Baxter with a low kick.
Erwin throws a shot to the body.
Erwin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Freddy Baxter has been cut.
Erwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erwin throws a head kick that misses.
Erwin thows a leg kick but Baxter checks it
and Baxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Hale Erwin has been cut.
Erwin misses with a straight left.
Erwin misses with a hook. Baxter ducked under it nicely.
Erwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baxter at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erwin jabs at Baxter's body.
Baxter blocks a low kick nicely.
Erwin swings for the body but Baxter moves out of range.
Baxter sizes up Erwin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Erwin.
Erwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baxter moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin thuds his shin into the meat of Baxter's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baxter. Erwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hale Erwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erwin pushes Baxter away with a front kick.
Erwin misses the shot to the body.
Baxter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erwin.
Erwin is looking to wear down Baxter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Baxter.

Erwin has closed the distance and engaged Baxter in a clinch.
Erwin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Baxter as the two fighters clinch.
Erwin blocks a body shot from Baxter.
Erwin lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erwin.
Erwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baxter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erwin has a couple of punches blocked by Baxter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erwin tries to work over Baxter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baxter or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Erwin.
Baxter blocks a body shot from Erwin.
Baxter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erwin.
Baxter tries to throw a body punch but Erwin avoids it by throwing Baxter back against the cage.
Baxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Erwin.
Baxter looks winded!
Erwin pushes Baxter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baxter takes a shot to the head.
Baxter takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baxter.
Baxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter tries to throw a body punch but Erwin avoids it by throwing Baxter back against the cage.
Erwin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Erwin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Erwin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
Erwin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baxter tries to work over Erwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baxter misses with a punch to the body.
Erwin scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter takes a shot to the head.

Baxter is rocked!
Erwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter is still on wobbly legs! Can Erwin finish him?
Erwin throws a head punch that misses.
Erwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erwin misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erwin.
Erwin has a couple of punches blocked by Baxter.
A head punch on the inside from Erwin fails to land.
Baxter misses with the head strike.
Erwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erwin has a couple of punches blocked by Baxter.
Erwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Baxter tries to work over Erwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baxter seems to have recovered his senses.
Erwin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erwin pushes Baxter against the cage. Erwin is working some dirty boxing. Erwin pushes off with a quick right hook! Baxter goes down! Baxter tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Erwin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hale Erwin!
Hale Erwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Freddy Baxter stepped up to the mic, saying ' '.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heath Marcum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane has chosen Jesus Built My Hotrod as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Marcum
vs
McClane

187 cm
33
196 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

182 cm
39
201 lbs
30 - 18 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heath Marcum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McClane but McClane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McClane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marcums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McClane throws a front kick aimed at Marcum's knee but Marcum avoids it well.
Marcum shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from McClane misses.
Marcum shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Marcum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Marcum moves into the clinch.
Marcum looking for a takedown.
Marcum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcum misses with a hook from the clinch.

Marcum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcum looks for a takedown but McClane sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marcum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McClane but McClane pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Marcum shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marcum showed some decent athleticism there.
Marcum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Marcum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McClane tries to roll over but Marcum keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcum winds up and cracks McClane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marcum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Marcum is working for a submission of some sort.
Marcum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marcum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Marcum.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClane is in trouble now - Marcum has advanced to mount!
Marcum with good strikes from the mount here!

It looks like John McClane has been cut.
McClane manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by McClane, under a barage of strikes from Marcum.

Marcum is looking for a kimura here.
Marcum thows a huge punch but McClane dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcum misses with a head shot. McClane uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marcum stays in close to McClane's body and controls the position.
Marcum chips away with some ground and pound.
Marcum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McClane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marcum working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Marcum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

McClane looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcum is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from McClane. No joy for Marcum on that attempt.

Marcum instigates a clinch.
Marcum wants a takedown but no success here.

Marcum breaks from the clinch.
Marcum misses with a takedown attempt - McClane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Marcum. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Marcum drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClane looking to control.
McClane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McClane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcum trying to control but McClane is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcum.
Marcum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McClane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McClane misses with a double jab.
McClane throws a sloppy body shot
and Marcum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McClane can do to turn this around?
McClane wants to land a leg kick but Marcum is out of range.

McClane gets caught flat footed, as Marcum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marcum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marcum throwing strikes from guard but McClane blocks nicely.
Heath Marcum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcum postures up in McClane's guard and throws a big left but McClane blocks it.
Marcum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcum is in close to McClane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marcum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McClane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marcum lands a couple of digs.
Marcum postures up in McClane's guard and throws a big left but McClane blocks it.
Marcum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marcum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marcum with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marcum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marcum throwing strikes from guard but McClane blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcum is defended easily by McClane.
McClane stuffs the takedown attempt from Marcum. Marcum gets slowly back to his feet.
McClane leaves Marcum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Marcum closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McClane quickly recovers to half guard.
Marcum trying to pass the guard but McClane defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McClane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marcum scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marcum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marcum thows a huge punch but McClane dodges it nicely.
Marcum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcum trying to control the action but McClane is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McClane preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Marcum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McClane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcum.
McClane misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Marcum blocks the low kick.
Marcum shoots in and drives through. McClane sprawls well.

Marcum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Marcum in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McClane is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heath Marcum!
Heath Marcum is the new light heavyweight champion!
Heath Marcum looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I wanna thank my fans and foremost and give thanks to God. Im gonna train to become the best at this sport and dedicate this win to my family back home. '.
John McClane spoke after the fight, saying 'Dingy dingy son of a gun...'.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judo has chosen Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan as his entrance music. Jack Judo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kerjalainen
vs
Judo

179 cm
37
139 lbs
36 - 17 - 0

165 cm
32
149 lbs
27 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

BeastMode
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keijo Kerjalainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Judo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Judo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kerjalainen tries to get to full guard but Judo has control of the leg.
Kerjalainen trying to control but Judo postures up.
Judo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kerjalainen's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo trying to mount his opponent but Kerjalainen defends it.
Kerjalainen is not content to let Judo control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Judo.
Kerjalainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Judo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Judo wants to take a breather but Kerjalainen is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Judo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Judo works Kerjalainen's body with a nice hook.
Kerjalainen darts in looking for a takedown but Judo gets double underhooks and turns Kerjalainen into the cage.

Judo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kerjalainen did well to prevent Judo getting side control.
Kerjalainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Judo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kerjalainen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judo.

Judo seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo wants to advance to full mount but Kerjalainen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Judo looking to sit in guard and control but Kerjalainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kerjalainen preventing the sweep.
Judo keeping moving, preventing Kerjalainen from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Judo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kerjalainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Judo wants to sweep here but Kerjalainen controlling him for the moment.
Judo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Judo wants to free his trapped foot but Kerjalainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen wants to improve his position but Judo is controlling well.
Judo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerjalainen keeps working.
Judo wants to pass to mount but Kerjalainen is defending the position.
Judo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Judo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Judo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kerjalainen has recovered full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kerjalainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Judo tries to avoid it but Kerjalainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Judo to the ground. Judo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Judo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kerjalainen to the ground. Judo is now in Kerjalainen's guard.
Kerjalainen has Judo pulled in close to control his posture.
Kerjalainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Judo throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo lands a couple of elbows.
Judo throws a strike but Kerjalainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Judo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kerjalainen has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judo keeps working.
Judo prevents Kerjalainen from improving position.
Judo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Judo is trying to escape the position but Kerjalainen is controlling the position.
Kerjalainen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Judo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Judo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kerjalainen wants to control but Judo is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Judo looking for a sweep but Kerjalainen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kerjalainen controlling from the full mount.
Judo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kerjalainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judo is trying to escape the mount.
Kerjalainen tries to control but Judo wriggling away.
Kerjalainen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judo is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kerjalainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Judo is looking to escape.
Judo can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 Keijo Kerjalainen will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Judo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kerjalainen!
Judo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kerjalainen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kerjalainen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kerjalainen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Judo.
Judo wants to control but Kerjalainen is keeping him busy.
Jack Judo has got the better of the ground game so far.

Judo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kerjalainen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Judo but great work by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen prevents Judo from improving his position.
Judo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Judo working for a triangle but Kerjalainen defends it easily.

Judo is looking for a triangle but Kerjalainen pushes his legs off easily.
Kerjalainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Judo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kerjalainen sitting in guard here, content to control.

Kerjalainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerjalainen has managed to get both his arms back between Judo's legs - danger averted.

Judo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kerjalainen stopping the sweep attempt from Judo.
Judo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Judo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kerjalainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kerjalainen won't allow Judo to sweep him here.

Judo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kerjalainen has picked Judo up and slammed him! Judo can't keep hold of the triangle and Kerjalainen manages to pass to side control!
Judo tries to bench press Kerjalainen off him but Kerjalainen keeps the position.
Kerjalainen gets to mount! Judo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Judo can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen content just to control the position here.
Judo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Judo regains half guard.
Judo is not content to let Kerjalainen control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerjalainen prevents Judo from improving his position.
Judo is pressing down on Kerjalainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Judo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Judo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Judo!
Jack Judo is the new featherweight champion!
Jack Judo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
In defeat, Keijo Kerjalainen stepped up to the mic, saying 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.