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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulrich Scherer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Scherer
vs
Richardson

192 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulrich Scherer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Richardson dives in and scores a takedown into Scherer's guard.

Scherer pushes Richardson off and gets back to his feet.
Richardson slips a jab and a cross from Scherer.

Richardson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scherer to the mat! Scherer manages to get full guard.

Scherer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Richardson looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've been informed that Richardson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Scherer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scherer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Scherer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Richardson trying to keep a closed guard but Scherer is proving a slippery customer.
Scherer is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scherer postures up and lands a big shot to Richardson's brow.
Scherer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scherer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scherer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Richardson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scherer is nestled in close to Richardson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scherer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Scherer scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scherer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Scherer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Scherer content just to control the position here.
Scherer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Scherer lands a big elbow.

Richardson is rocked!
Scherer unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Richardson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Scherer celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulrich Scherer!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gable comes to the cage accompanied by Pelican - Mammoth. Baroni has chosen Beastie Boys- Fight for your right as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gable
vs
Baroni

150 cm
25
142 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
29
155 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nelson Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Baroni!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gable.
Gable is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baroni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gable with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baroni counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable has his takedown stuffed
and Baroni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Baroni has cracked Gable with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Baroni lands another huge swinging hook and Gable tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Gable, before Baroni can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Baroni!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arnolf Karstark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnolf Karstark has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Karstark
vs
Starr

187 cm
28
163 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

165 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arnolf Karstark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Starr!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karstark lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Keith Starr has been cut.
Arnolf Karstark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karstark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Starr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karstark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starr manages to avoid it.
Karstark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starr ducks under a wild hook from Karstark.
Starr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Starr is rocked!
Karstark throws an uppercut from hell that sends Starr clean off his feet! He's out cold! Karstark stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnolf Karstark!
Arnolf Karstark decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ace Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elekid Battery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Centura might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Digital Summer - Just Run. 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.

Centura
vs
Battery

180 cm
31
165 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Centura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elekid Battery!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Centura throws a head kick but Battery moves out of range.
Centura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Battery counters with a body kick.
Battery scores with a kick to the body.
Centura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Battery can pounce on him.
Battery throws a nice inside leg kick.
Battery circles away from the clinch attempt.
Battery keeps the fight on the outside.
Battery takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Elekid Battery has been cut.
Ace Centura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Centura clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Centura - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stalling in the clinch from Centura.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Centura for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Battery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battery dodges an elbow strike from Centura.
Centura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Battery up against the cage.
Centura stalling against the cage.
Centura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ace Centura.
Centura tries to clinch but Battery is having none of it.
Centura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Centura tries to clinch but Battery moves out of range.
Battery misses the jab.
Centura blocks a head kick by Battery.
Battery avoids a kick to the body.
Centura tries to clinch there but Battery circles away.

Centura clinches.
Battery lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Centura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Battery's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Centura controlling the action here for a moment.
Centura misses with a knee strike.
Centura misses with a body punch.
Centura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Battery trying to control the position but instead, Centura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Battery into the cage.
Centura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Centura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Battery is trying to push Centura away but Centura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Centura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Centura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Centura tries a body shot but Battery blocks it.
Centura slows down the pace here.
Centura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Battery avoids it.
Battery tries to break the clinch but Centura is controlling the position.
Our sources have told us that Centura has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Battery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Battery lets loose with a powerful body kick. Centura will feel that in the morning.
Battery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Centura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Battery swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Centura wants to clinch up but Battery keeps it at a distance.
Battery throws a quick inside leg kick.
Centura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Centura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Centura avoiding damage as Battery throws knees to the body.
Battery misses with a body punch.
Battery takes an elbow to the temple.
Centura lands an elbow that stopped Battery in his tracks for a moment.
Centura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Battery in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Centura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elekid Battery's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Centura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Battery doesn't seem bothered though.
Battery keeps the fight on the outside.
Battery fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Battery throws a body shot but no joy.
Centura throws a nice looking combination but Battery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elekid Battery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battery tries to land a front kick but Centura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Battery throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Battery throws a leg kick but Centura moved away.
Centura blocks a head kick by Battery.
Centura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Battery tenderised Centura's leg. Centura is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battery misses with a head kick.
Centura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Centura clinches.
Centura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Centura can't find room to land a body shot as Battery controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura stalling in the clinch.
Centura swings wildly with an uppercut but Battery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battery on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Centura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Centura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Centura is working Battery over against the cage.
Battery managing to block the knees to the body from Centura.
Battery is trying to break free.
Centura landing knees to the body.
Battery tries to break free but Centura pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battery.
Battery blocks a body shot from Centura.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Centura.

Battery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Battery.
Centura wants to clinch up but Battery keeps it at a distance.
Battery lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Centura fails in his attempt to clinch.

Centura clinches.
Centura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Battery.
Battery tries to break free but Centura pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Centura.
Centura scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Centura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Battery blocks a body shot from Centura.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Centura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Centura stalling in the clinch.
Battery prevents a body shot from Centura.
A body shot lands from Centura.
Battery has had enough of the clinch but Centura keeps him there for the moment.
Battery misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Centura fails to land.
Centura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Centura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Centura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Battery's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Centura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battery being controlled against the cage.
Centura seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Centura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battery or not.
A bit of stalling here from Centura.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ace Centura.
Centura wants to clinch.

Centura has closed the distance and engaged Battery in a clinch.
Centura leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Centura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elekid Battery'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. This is the final round!

Centura moves out of range of the body kick.
Centura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battery can do to turn this around?
Centura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Centura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Centura doesn't manage to clinch there - Battery circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Centura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Centura fakes the leg kick and cracks Battery in the body.
Battery throws a hook but Centura avoids it easily.
Battery looks to land a body kick but Centura moved away.
Centura fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Centura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Centura leaning against his opponent.
Battery blocks an uppercut.
Centura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battery tries to circle away but Centura has him pinned against the cage.
Centura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Centura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stalling in the clinch from Centura.
Battery tries to throw a body punch but Centura avoids it by throwing Battery back against the cage.
Battery blocks an elbow strike.
Centura stalling in the clinch but Battery improves position.
Centura is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ace Centura.

Centura closes the distance and clinches.
Centura trying to control the position but instead, Battery has worked for underhooks and has pushed Centura into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Centura wants to stall.
Centura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Centura is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Centura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battery has had enough of the clinch but Centura keeps him there for the moment.
Centura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Battery letting Centura take a breather here.
Centura missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battery can't find room to land a body shot as Centura controls the action.
Centura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ace Centura.
Centura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Centura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Centura duly obliges.
The fighters circle momentarily. Centura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Battery throws a head kick but Centura moves out of range.
Centura is looking to clinch.
Battery throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Centura's head.
Battery swats away the attempt to clinch by Centura.
Centura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Centura avoids the head kick by Battery.
Centura fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centura tries to clinch up but Battery circles away and keeps his distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Battery - that will leave a mark!
Centura tries to close the distance and clinch but Battery swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Centura takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ace Centura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Centura pushes Battery back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Centura with a knee to the head.
Centura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battery working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Centura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Centura controlling the action here for a moment.
Elekid Battery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Centura digs a right hand underneath Battery's ribcage. Battery let out a lung full of air as it connected.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Centura!
Ace Centura decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Nott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Man by Black Sabbath. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Armstrong
vs
Nott

185 cm
24
200 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

187 cm
23
197 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Nott!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nott throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armstrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Nott.
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
Nott throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Nott misses.
Nott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nott throws a big shot that misses.
Armstrong throws a jab but it's blocked by Nott.
Aaron Nott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Nott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Armstrong. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nott on the side of the head.

It looks like Aaron Nott has been cut.
Armstrong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nott throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Nott slips the punch.
Nott is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nott lands a glancing blow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nott missing with a left hand there. Armstrong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nott avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
A telegraphed right hand from Nott misses the target.
Nott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Armstrong doesn't seem bothered though.
Armstrong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Armstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nott.
Nott staying out of range there.
Nott misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong moves out of range as Nott strikes.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nott misses with a series of wild punches.
Armstrong connects with a nice looking jab.
Armstrong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nott.
Armstrong connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nott stalks Armstrong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Armstrong's face. Armstrong staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Hank Armstrong has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong staying out of range there.
Armstrong throws a lazy right hand but Nott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nott misses with a straight right.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Nott.
Armstrong lands with an overhand left.
Nott swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Nott scores with a shot to the body.
Nott slips under a jab from Armstrong.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
It seemed like Nott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Armstrong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong scores with a nice strike.
Nott's corner calls for a 1-2. Nott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Nott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nott misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nott throws a right and a left that Armstrong avoids nicely.
Nott slips a jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a nice head shot.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Nott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Armstrong.
Nott throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range.
Nott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armstrong circles away quickly and effectively.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the head.
Nott throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
Armstrong tries to counter with a takedown but Nott is quick to defend against it.
Nott throws a hook to the side of Armstrong's head but Armstrong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armstrong scores with the left hand. Nott knows he should have avoided that one.
Nott throws a right hand that Armstrong ducks under and follows up with a left that Armstrong also avoids with ease.
Armstrong attempts a counter takedown but Nott avoids it well and moves away.
Nott cracks Armstrong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Armstrong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Armstrong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Armstrong misses the jab.
Armstrong misses the jab.
A punch combination from Nott misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Nott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nott misses with the combination.
Armstrong slips under a jab from Nott.
Nott walks into a left hand.
Nott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Armstrong.
Nott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Armstrong cracks Nott with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nott looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Armstrong finish him?

Nott is rocked!
BAM! Armstrong delivers a spinning backfist that drops Nott like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Hank Armstrong!
A victorious Hank Armstrong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Claude Patrick
vs
Fisher

185 cm
25
200 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
30
193 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Claude Patrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patrick is looking to slow Fisher down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Fisher misses its intended target.
Fisher lands with a nice body punch.
Patrick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Patrick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fisher. Fisher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Patrick misses with a wild combination.
Patrick lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Trevor Fisher has been cut.
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fisher throws a head kick but Patrick moves out of range.
Trevor Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Patrick darts in and clinches Fisher up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher has a couple of punches blocked by Patrick.
Patrick gets through Fisher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patrick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fisher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fisher blocks an elbow strike.
Patrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fisher wants to get back to striking at distance but Patrick won't allow it.
Patrick scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick lands a knee to the head.
Patrick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Patrick is leaning against Fisher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Patrick pushes Fisher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Patrick tries a knee to the head but Fisher blocks it.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Patrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Patrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patrick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patrick backwards.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patrick blocking some punches.
Patrick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Patrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fisher's defenses.

That has opened up Trevor Fisher's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patrick looking to throw knees to the head but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Fisher is trying to force a seperation but Patrick has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Fisher.

Fisher manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Patrick misses the target.
Fisher slips a straight right by Patrick.
Fisher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patrick thuds his shin into the meat of Fisher's side.
A punch combination from Patrick misses.
Patrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Fisher.
Fisher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Patrick scores with the left hand. Fisher knows he should have avoided that one.
Patrick scores with a hook.
Fisher throws a leg kick but Patrick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Patrick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

The cut above Trevor Fisher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fisher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fisher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Patrick throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrick scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Fisher.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Patrick, as that shot connected.
Patrick scores with a decent looking hook.
Fisher defending well as Patrick loads up on a big left hand.
Patrick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fisher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fisher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Trevor Fisher's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fisher staying out of range there.
Patrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
Patrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Patrick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fisher throws a shot from downtown. Patrick moves away and avoids it.
Fisher tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Fisher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fisher slips a jab and a cross from Patrick.
Fisher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Patrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fisher throws out the jab.
Fisher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a nice looking combination but Patrick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patrick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trevor Fisher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jean Claude Patrick!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Claude Patrick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huey Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Hole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hole has chosen Louie Louie/ Motorhead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Manley
vs
Hole

186 cm
24
188 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
28
183 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huey Manley!
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, Lou Hole!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manley tries a head kick but it misses.
Hole thuds a left hand into Manley's body.
Manley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hole.
Hole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manley manages to avoid it.
Manley moves forwards but Hole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hole throws a good cross that connects.
Lou Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Hole. Beautiful body shot.
Hole throws a nice looking combination but Manley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Manley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manley working Hole over with strikes.
Manley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
Manley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Hole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manley pulls his head out easily.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Manley content to control rather than advance.
Manley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hole for as long as he can get away with.
Manley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manley winds up and cracks Hole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hole tries to kick Manley off but Manley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Hole has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Manley postures up and lands a big shot to Hole's brow.
Manley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manley trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manley is working Hole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

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

Hole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hole keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manley lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manley 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.
Hole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hole's guard.

Manley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manley postures up and lands a big shot to Hole's brow.
Manley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hole's head.
Manley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Hole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manley defends it easily.
Manley cracks Hole with a solid left hand.
Hole wants to stand and escape but Manley is having none of it.
Manley with a nice head shot there.
Manley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hole's head.

Hole is rocked!
Hole is trying to keep Manley in close.
Hole is still in real trouble! Can Manley finish him?
Manley arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hole's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Huey Manley!
The defeated Lou Hole had this to say: 'What can I say you got me man'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes to the cage accompanied by GSP - Not Impressed. Santiago Palmer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Palmer
vs
Skinner

175 cm
30
170 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

179 cm
25
177 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Namunamu Clothing
Pearson Specter Litt

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Palmer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Skinner to counter with a crisp jab.
Palmer tries for a takedown but Skinner circles away easily
and Skinner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palmer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skinner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Skinner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skinner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
We've been hearing reports that Palmer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skinner moves away.
Eric Skinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skinner misses with a looping left.
Skinner misses with a looping right.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Skinner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer moves out of range of the strikes.
Skinner falls off balance throwing a combination

and Palmer counters with a shoot takedown. Skinner fights it but they end up in guard.
Palmer wants to pass the guard but Skinner is keeping the position.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving.
Skinner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palmer's guard.

Palmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
I've been told that Skinner has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Skinner throws a big right hand that misses.

Skinner stands and steps away. Palmer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Palmer misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Skinner misses.
Skinner throws an overhand right that lands on Palmer's shoulder, as Palmer tries to avoid the shot.
Skinner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skinner throws a shot from downtown. Palmer moves away and avoids it.
Palmer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palmer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skinner lands with an uppercut that bounces Palmer off the cage and back into range.
Palmer shoots in for a double leg but Skinner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Palmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palmer blocks a jab.
Skinner moves out of range as Palmer strikes.
Palmer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palmer slips under a jab from Skinner.
Palmer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner lands a nice looking body shot.
Skinner digs a good body shot into Palmer's ribs.
Palmer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skinner.
It seemed like Skinner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Skinner. Those never looked like landing.
Palmer jabs at Skinner's body.
Skinner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skinner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmer.
Palmer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skinner.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skinner.
Skinner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Skinner jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner throws a nice looking combination but Palmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skinner scores with a body shot.
Skinner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer swings for the body but Skinner moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Skinner.
A jab from Skinner misses.
Skinner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmer.
Palmer moves out of range of the strikes.
Palmer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Palmer misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmer. Skinner does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Skinner dominated that 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.

A telegraphed right hand from Skinner misses the target.
Skinner connects with a single shot there.
Skinner throws a right and a left that Palmer avoids nicely.
Skinner throws a jab when Palmer was well out of range.
Skinner lands a body shot.

Skinner drops Palmer with a beautiful combination! Palmer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skinner is looking for the KO!

Palmer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skinner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Palmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skinner throws an overhand right that drops Palmer like a sack of potatoes! Skinner dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Skinner!
Eric Skinner is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Eric Skinner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Santiago Palmer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Huge props to ya Eric enjoy your moment with the belt! Congrats for the victory!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobretti has chosen White Zombie - Black Sunshine as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Svensson
vs
Cobretti

180 cm
29
195 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

190 cm
30
200 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rutger Svensson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcello Cobretti!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Svensson lands with a shot to the body.
Svensson throws a right hand that misses
and Cobretti counters with a straight right hand.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
Cobretti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Cobretti.
Svensson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Svensson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Svensson looks to throw the jab but Cobretti is out of range.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Cobretti lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Svensson misses with a lunging right hand

and Cobretti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cobretti.

Svensson wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Svensson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cobretti's calf.
Svensson stuns Cobretti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svensson looks for the body kick but Cobretti saw that one coming.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobretti is just out of range.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobretti manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Svensson. Beautiful body shot.
Rutger Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Svensson.

Cobretti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Cobretti thows a huge punch but Svensson dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svensson tries to get to full guard but Cobretti has control of the leg.
Cobretti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svensson defending well though.

Svensson is defending against the submission attempts here by Cobretti.
Cobretti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson wants to control but Cobretti is keeping busy.
Svensson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobretti.
Cobretti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cobretti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cobretti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cobretti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cobretti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Cobretti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cobretti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Svensson taking some punishment here, with Cobretti in his half guard.
Svensson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cobretti throwing shots but Svensson is blocking nicely.
Cobretti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cobretti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cobretti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Svensson is defending against the submission attempts here by Cobretti.
Svensson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobretti.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cobretti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cobretti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Cobretti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Cobretti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cobretti working the head and body with strikes.
Cobretti uses his free foot to push down on Svensson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Svensson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcello Cobretti 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.

Svensson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobretti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cobretti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobretti.
Cobretti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobretti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svensson.
Svensson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cobretti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svensson lands a nice hook to Cobretti's body. Cobretti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rutger Svensson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cobretti's head backwards.
Cobretti checks a low kick from Svensson.
Cobretti is looking for the big counter here.
Cobretti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Svensson scores with a hook to the body. Cobretti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Cobretti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Svensson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cobretti feints a counter leg kick.
Svensson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobretti throws a fast counter high kick but Svensson manages to duck under it in time.
Cobretti lands a lovely overhand right.
Cobretti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Svensson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobretti 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 Svensson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Svensson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Svensson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cobretti's calf.
Svensson is looking to wear down Cobretti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Cobretti.
Svensson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cobretti dives in for a single leg takedown but Svensson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Svensson punishes Cobretti's body with a nice straight punch.
Cobretti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Svensson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Svensson works the jab nicely.
Svensson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobretti. Cobretti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cobretti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutger Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobretti works Svensson's body with a nice hook.
Svensson blocks a head kick by Cobretti.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
Svensson takes a swing at Cobretti's ribcage but misses.
Cobretti follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cobretti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cobretti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Svensson.
Cobretti throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Svensson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobretti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Cobretti.
Svensson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobretti momentarily.
Svensson works Cobretti's body with a nice hook.
Cobretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Cobretti.
Cobretti misses with a few strikes there.
Svensson throws a quick counter head kick but Cobretti was just out of range.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
Svensson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cobretti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobretti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Svensson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobretti.
Svensson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Svensson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobretti throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Svensson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws a body punch but Cobretti moves out of range.
It seemed like Cobretti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Cobretti follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Svensson connects with a high kick.

It looks like Marcello Cobretti has been cut.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Svensson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Svensson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cobretti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobretti! But no joy.
Svensson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Svensson lands a jab to Cobretti's midsection.
Svensson lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobretti off the cage and back into range.
Svensson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobretti feints a counter leg kick.
Svensson scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cobretti connects with a single shot there.
Svensson misses with a body kick.
Svensson is looking to chop away at Cobretti's legs.
Svensson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cobretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Svensson finds it's target.
Svensson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobretti.
Svensson cracks Cobretti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cobretti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobretti walks into a left hand.
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Cobretti's head but Cobretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobretti counters with a body kick.
Cobretti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Svensson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cobretti misses with a low kick as Svensson jumps back.
Cobretti throws a sloppy head kick and Svensson moves out of range easily.
Svensson scores with a leg kick.
Svensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobretti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobretti misses with a kick to the body.
Svensson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Svensson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Svensson slips under a jab.
Svensson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Svensson moves out of range as Cobretti throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Svensson checks a leg kick nicely.
Svensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobretti tries a quick counter leg kick but Svensson is wise to it.
Svensson throws a front kick aimed at Cobretti's knee but Cobretti avoids it well.
A low kick from Svensson misses
and Cobretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobretti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Svensson. Svensson obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobretti walks into a stiff left hand from Svensson.
Sloppy strikes from Svensson. Those never looked like landing.
Cobretti 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.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Cobretti throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti scores with a punch to the head.
Svensson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobretti's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Svensson.
Svensson swings for the body but Cobretti moves out of range.
Cobretti blocks a low kick nicely.
Cobretti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobretti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Svensson takes a step back to recover.
Svensson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cobretti's corner calls for a 1-2. Cobretti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cobretti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Svensson can pounce on him.
Svensson cracks Cobretti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cobretti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Svensson throws a body shot but no joy.
Svensson throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson works Cobretti's body with a nice hook.
Svensson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Cobretti ducks down to avoid it.
Cobretti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cobretti is looking to chop away at Svensson's legs.
Cobretti thumps Svensson with a low kick.

Cobretti clinches.
Cobretti throws a head punch that misses.
Cobretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobretti controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Svensson.
Cobretti prevents a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger Svensson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Marcello Cobretti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Svensson catches Cobretti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Svensson scores with a punch to the head.
Cobretti shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense.
Cobretti throws a head kick but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Svensson misses.
Svensson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svensson misses with a left hand
and Cobretti counters with a good low kick that Svensson was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Cobretti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobretti throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Cobretti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Svensson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cobretti just manages to avoid it.
Cobretti blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti throws a good cross that connects.
Svensson lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobretti's head.
Cobretti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobretti connects with a jab.
Cobretti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Svensson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cobretti. That one must have hurt.
Cobretti blocks a jab.
Svensson misses the jab.
Cobretti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobretti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svensson.
Cobretti looks to land a body kick but Svensson moved away.
A big right from Svensson misses.
Svensson tries to bum rush Cobretti with a series of wild strikes but Cobretti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Cobretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svensson thows a body kick. Cobretti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cobretti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Svensson as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobretti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Cobretti checks a low kick from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Cobretti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cobretti replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Svensson blocks it well.
Svensson takes a swing at Cobretti's ribcage but misses.
Cobretti blocks a jab.
Cobretti misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobretti.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobretti digs a good body shot into Svensson's ribs.
Cobretti blocks a low kick nicely.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobretti manages to avoid it.
Cobretti scores with a nice strike.
Svensson throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobretti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svensson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Svensson misses its intended target.
Cobretti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svensson.
Svensson missing with a left hand there. Cobretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson cracks the inside of Cobretti's front leg.
Svensson throws a low kick but Cobretti avoids it.
Cobretti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Svensson misses the target.
Cobretti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cobretti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cobretti. Svensson shrugs it off though.
A shot to the body from Svensson misses
and Svensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svensson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Svensson lands a two punch combo.
Svensson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Svensson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger Svensson had his way with Marcello Cobretti in that round.
The cut man is working on Marcello Cobretti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cobretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Cobretti follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Svensson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cobretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svensson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Svensson checks a leg kick nicely.
Cobretti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cobretti throws a front kick that sends Svensson stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Svensson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobretti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svensson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobretti shoots in looking for a takedown but Svensson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cobretti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Svensson throws a big shot that misses.
Cobretti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svensson lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobretti is just out of range.
Svensson lands with a slapping head kick.
Cobretti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cobretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensson.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobretti.
Svensson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cobretti throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Svensson lands the left hand.
Svensson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobretti delivers a nice body kick.
Svensson lands a leg kick that knocks Cobretti off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Cobretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobretti lands a high kick!
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Svensson connects with a leg kick. Cobretti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Svensson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCobretti.
Cobretti blocks a head kick by Svensson.
Svensson lands with a right hand.
Svensson lands a jab to Cobretti's midsection.
Svensson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson takes one to the side of the head.
Cobretti is looking to clinch.
Cobretti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobretti 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 Svensson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Svensson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A counter left hand to the body from Svensson misses its target.
Svensson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Svensson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson swings for the body but Cobretti moves out of range.
Svensson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Svensson tests Cobretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svensson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobretti counters with a body kick that stops Svensson in his tracks momentarily.
Cobretti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marcello Cobretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Svensson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobretti scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Svensson.
Rutger Svensson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Svensson finds it's way through Cobretti's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobretti counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Svensson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cobretti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensson.
Svensson misses with an uppercut. Cobretti saw that one coming.
Cobretti avoids the head kick by Svensson.
Svensson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Svensson misses with a shot to the body
and Cobretti counters with a one-two to the body.

Svensson is rocked!
Cobretti checks a leg kick nicely.
Oh Svensson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svensson throws a shot to the body.
Cobretti throws a head kick that misses
and Svensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svensson seems to have got his legs back now.
Cobretti throws a wild body kick that Svensson sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Svensson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobretti.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rutger Svensson!
Rutger Svensson retains his middleweight title!