fogies left overs PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot comes to the cage accompanied by Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bandicoot
vs
Morgan

172 cm
44
301 lbs
26 - 26 - 0

188 cm
43
210 lbs
39 - 30 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bandicoot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morgan but Morgan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crash Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandicoot's head backwards.
Crash Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot shoots and misses

and Morgan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bandicoot is trying to break free.
Bandicoot wants a takedown.
Bandicoot jumps guard but Morgan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Bandicoot has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morgan is trying to keep an underhook but Bandicoot manages to get the takedown into half guard.

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

Bandicoot wants to work for an arm triangle but Morgan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Morgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Bandicoot sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandicoot.

Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandicoot.

Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
Morgan is trying to stand up here but Bandicoot is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Bandicoot trying to control from Morgan's half guard. Morgan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bandicoot prevents Morgan from getting back to his feet.
Bandicoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bandicoot wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morgan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot shoots in looking for a takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl out of it but Bandicoot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morgan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandicoot misses with a takedown
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crash Bandicoot's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bandicoot tries to counter by clinching up but Morgan breaks away and moves out of range.

Crash Bandicoot's cut is getting worse.
Bandicoot fails to land the takedown.
Morgan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bandicoot is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bandicoot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Bandicoot persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morgan but Morgan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morgan is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crash Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandicoot slips under a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet.
Morgan sizes up Bandicoot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morgan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some bone on bone action there as Morgan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morgan is looking for the big counter here.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crash Bandicoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot fails with the takedown
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandicoot misses with a takedown attempt - Morgan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morgan thuds his shin into the meat of Bandicoot's side.

Bandicoot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morgan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bandicoot goes for a takedown attempt but Morgan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Bandicoot has his takedown stuffed
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Crash Bandicoot's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bandicoot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scott Morgan!
Our winner, Scott Morgan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
18%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Slyker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slyker has chosen It's Amazing by Kanye West as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cain Slyker enters the cage!

Rogers
vs
Slyker

189 cm
42
220 lbs
31 - 38 - 0

186 cm
46
215 lbs
37 - 32 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 38 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 32 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Slyker!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slyker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.
Slyker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slyker closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Slyker pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slyker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slyker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rogers doesn't seem bothered though.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slyker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slyker shoots for a takedown but Rogers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slyker checks the leg kick.
Slyker darts in looking for a takedown but Rogers gets double underhooks and turns Slyker into the cage.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.
Rogers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Rogers moves into the clinch successfully.
Rogers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slyker is defending well.

Slyker pulls Rogers into guard.
Rogers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Rogers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slyker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slyker has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers controlling Slyker's posture.

Slyker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rogers dives on top into guard.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Slyker is keeping the position.
Rogers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two 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.
Rogers stops Slyker from standing up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Rogers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rogers just content to control the position.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Slyker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slyker is squirming around, avoiding Rogers's attempts to control the action.
Slyker wants to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Slyker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers tries to control but Slyker wriggling away.
Rogers content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rogers is stalling here but it's allowed Slyker to get half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slyker dives in and scores a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Slyker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers pulls Slyker in to control the position.
Slyker throws a strike but Rogers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Slyker.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Slyker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Slyker shoots in.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slyker gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Slyker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers cracks Slyker with a good jab.
Slyker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slyker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slyker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Rogers rushes Slyker and presses him up against the cage.
Rogers is pressed up against the cage. Slyker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rogers down to the mat. Rogers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Slyker fails with a takedown attempt.
Slyker tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Slyker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rogers defends it nicely.
Rogers works over Slyker's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slyker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a three punch combo that has Slyker backing up. Slyker nods at Rogers to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slyker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers throws a big counter combination but Slyker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rogers lands with a right hand.

Rogers rushes Slyker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers gets underhooks to prevent Slyker's takedown attempt.
Rogers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slyker pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slyker fails with a takedown attempt.
Slyker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slyker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steve Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Rogers.
Rogers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slyker is breathing heavily.

Slyker gets caught flat footed, as Rogers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers advances position into side control!
Rogers throws an elbow but Slyker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rogers controls the position from side control.
Slyker bucks up and tries to throw Rogers off but instead Rogers has got his back!
Steve Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogers really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Slyker.

Rogers is persistently looking for the submission but Slyker is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rogers patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Rogers has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Slyker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rogers is hanging on to Slyker's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Rogers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Slyker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rogers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slyker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slyker can do to turn this around?
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Slyker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slyker is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slyker trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slyker avoids a punch combination nicely.

Rogers darts in and clinches Slyker up against the cage.
Slyker jumps guard but Rogers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Slyker fails with the takedown.

Slyker has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Slyker wants to take the fight to the mat but Rogers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.

Slyker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slyker has a takedown stuffed.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slyker misses with a double jab.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.

Slyker gets caught flat footed, as Rogers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rogers stands up from Slyker's guard - Rogers perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Rogers is looking for a counter combo.
Slyker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slyker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Rogers is looking to counter punch.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Slyker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slyker shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed Slyker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Slyker avoids nicely.
Rogers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slyker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slyker somewhat.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Slyker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slyker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slyker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers darts in looking for a takedown but Slyker gets double underhooks and turns Rogers into the cage.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Slyker misses with the combination.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Rogers forces Slyker back against the cage and clinches.

Rogers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Slyker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rogers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Rogers has got his arm under Slyker's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Slyker has spun round into Rogers's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Steve Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers controls Slyker momentarily but Slyker frees himself.
Cain Slyker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slyker cracks Rogers with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
After winning the bout, Steve Rogers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Chrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byczynski comes to the cage accompanied by War is My Destiny. Nataniel Byczynski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Byczynski
vs
Chrome

200 cm
43
260 lbs
41 - 37 - 0

182 cm
39
193 lbs
35 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Chrome!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chrome scores with a jab to the body.
Chrome looks to throw the jab but Byczynski is out of range.
Byczynski walks into a jab.
Chrome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byczynski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Mr Chrome has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Byczynski.
Byczynski walks into a stiff left hand from Chrome.
Byczynski blocks a low kick nicely.
Chrome is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Chrome.

Byczynski forces Chrome back against the cage and clinches.
Chrome has a couple of punches blocked by Byczynski.
Chrome is trying to push Byczynski away but Byczynski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chrome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Byczynski misses with a punch to the body.
Chrome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byczynski's elbow.
Chrome is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chrome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrome tries to pull guard but Byczynski won't allow it.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chrome.
Chrome misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczynski tries a body shot but Chrome blocks it.
Chrome throws a punch but it's blocked by Byczynski.
Byczynski is looking to control Chrome's arms but Chrome gets an underhook and turns him. Now Byczynski has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byczynski.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chrome is defending well for now.

Chrome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Byczynski tenderised Chrome's leg. Chrome is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Chrome tenderised Byczynski's leg. Byczynski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Byczynski misses with a straight left.
Byczynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chrome manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chrome.
No luck for Chrome with that takedown attempt.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Chrome.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chrome or perhaps it was just good defense by Byczynski, which made it look bad.
A combination from Byczynski does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrome turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Chrome misses

and Byczynski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chrome lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chrome pushes Byczynski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chrome is defending well for now.
Byczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Chrome controls his hands.

Byczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mr Chrome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byczynski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Chrome moves into the clinch.
Chrome throws a punch but it's blocked by Byczynski.
Chrome lands with a short shot to the head.
Byczynski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Byczynski misses with an elbow strike.
Chrome tries to throw a body punch but Byczynski avoids it by throwing Chrome back against the cage.
Chrome misses with a punch to the body.
Byczynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chrome's elbow.
Chrome tries to break free but Byczynski pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chrome breaks the clinch.

Byczynski moves into the clinch successfully.

Chrome gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Byczynski is trying to stand up here but Chrome is controlling him well.
Chrome lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chrome thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Byczynski's head.
Byczynski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chrome.
Chrome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chrome throws a big right hand that misses.
Chrome trying to control but Byczynski is working from the bottom.
Chrome with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chrome passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Byczynski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chrome.

Chrome seems to be looking for submissions.
Byczynski is trying to stand.
Chrome missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Byczynski wants to get back to his feet.
Chrome looks to land a strike but Byczynski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Byczynski wants to clinch.
Chrome swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Chrome dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Chrome looks to land a left hand but Byczynski moved out of range nicely.
Byczynski misses with a hook. Chrome ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chrome.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Chrome. Those never looked like landing.
Mr Chrome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chrome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Chrome.
The fighters circling - Chrome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chrome doesn't manage to clinch there - Byczynski circles away.
That kick from Byczynski tenderised Chrome's leg. Chrome is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chrome circles away from the clinch attempt.

Chrome rushes Byczynski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chrome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byczynski.
Chrome misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chrome lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chrome is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Byczynski to keep the fight standing.
Chrome misses with the head strike.
Chrome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chrome wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chrome avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Byczynski lands a good knee to the midsection. Chrome won't want to take too many of those.
Byczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byczynski tries to throw a body punch but Chrome avoids it by throwing Byczynski back against the cage.
Chrome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byczynski.
Chrome blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Chrome as the two fighters clinch.

Chrome breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Chrome is predictable there
and Byczynski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chrome's knee momentarily.
Chrome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Chrome misses
and Byczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chrome misses with a low kick as Byczynski jumps back.
Chrome lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Chrome misses the target.
Chrome lands with an uppercut that bounces Byczynski off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byczynski checks the leg kick.

Byczynski drives through and clinches with Chrome against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Byczynski manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byczynski. Chrome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chrome on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from Byczynski.
A slow jab from Chrome misses its intended target.
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chrome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byczynski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Byczynski connects with a single shot there.
Chrome throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byczynski counters with a nice leg kick.
Byczynski tries to clinch there but Chrome circles away.
Chrome connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Byczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Chrome lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrome scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chrome, right into the meat.
Byczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chrome throws out the jab.
Byczynski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chrome has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chrome scores with a crisp jab that stopped Byczynski in his tracks.
Byczynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chrome.
Byczynski 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.

Byczynski forces Chrome back against the cage and clinches.
Chrome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Byczynski blocking some punches.

Byczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Chrome misses.
Chrome connects with a single shot there.

Byczynski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byczynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome tries to free his leg and advance position but Byczynski is retaining full guard.
Chrome working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chrome trying to control but Byczynski is working from the bottom.
Chrome is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Byczynski pushes Chrome off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Byczynski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chrome takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byczynski.
Byczynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Chrome.
Chrome lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chrome stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Chrome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

Chrome scoring well with a low kick there.
Byczynski loads up on a big right hand but Chrome slips the punch.
Chrome throws a shot from downtown. Byczynski moves away and avoids it.
Byczynski throws a big counter combination but Chrome scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chrome takes one to the chin there.
Chrome swats away the attempt to clinch by Byczynski.
Nice shot lands for Byczynski.
Chrome lands a nice looking kick to the body. Byczynski takes a step back to recover.
Chrome lets loose with a powerful body kick. Byczynski will feel that in the morning.
Byczynski scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chrome circles away quickly and effectively.
Byczynski misses with a few strikes there.

Chrome takes the fight into the clinch.
Byczynski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chrome misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chrome cracks Byczynski with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Byczynski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Chrome.
Chrome lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chrome misses with some punches.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chrome is defending well for now.
Byczynski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Byczynski can't find room to land a body shot as Chrome controls the action.
Chrome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Byczynski backwards.

Chrome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Chrome misses.
Chrome misses with a straight left.
Byczynski slips under a jab.
Byczynski doesn't manage to clinch there - Chrome circles away.

Chrome has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chrome effectively controlling the action here.
Chrome lands with a light punch inside.
Byczynski tries to stall but Chrome uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Byczynski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Chrome clinches with his opponent.
Byczynski stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chrome.
Byczynski crunches a lovely knee into Chrome's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chrome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Chrome avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Byczynski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chrome lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chrome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chrome can't find room to land a body shot as Byczynski controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chrome wants to take the fight to the mat but Byczynski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Byczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Chrome controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chrome as Byczynski tries to tie him up.
Chrome has Byczynski pressed against the cage.
Byczynski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chrome working aggressively here.
Chrome swings wildly with an uppercut but Byczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byczynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chrome scores with a shoulder strike.
Byczynski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chrome's defenses.

That has opened up Mr Chrome's cut even more.
Chrome blocks a body shot from Byczynski.
Mr Chrome seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chrome avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Chrome managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nataniel Byczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byczynski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chrome has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Byczynski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chrome's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Byczynski taking a breather.
A short right from Chrome on the inside.
Chrome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chrome lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chrome is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Byczynski to keep the fight standing.
Chrome misses with a punch on the inside.
Chrome misses with the head strike.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Chrome avoids the damage to the body.
Chrome prevents Byczynski from breaking the clinch.
Chrome misses with a short punch on the inside.

Byczynski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chrome cracks a nice hook into Byczynski's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Chrome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chrome 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Chrome!
Mr Chrome made sure to mention his sponsor, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ryan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Girlfriend. Red has chosen Method Man and Redman - Da Rockwilder as his entrance music. Mr Red has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ryan
vs
Red

186 cm
43
222 lbs
55 - 26 - 5

180 cm
39
265 lbs
31 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 55 - 26 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Red!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Red bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan misses with a hook. Red ducked under it nicely.
Red changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Red moved out of range.
Red tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ryan defends well and Red ends up having to push Ryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Red gets the takedown into side control.
Red staying calm.
Ryan tries to buck Red off but Red is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Red tries to move to mount but Ryan blocks the move with his legs.

Red tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Red content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ryan's coaches at B.P.A.: 3240+ SKILL PTS COACHES + 160Q SUPPLEMENT have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses with an elbow from the bottom.

Red tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryan struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Red politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Red prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ryan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but Red keeps moving and retains side control.

Red working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two 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.
Red tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Red passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ryan!
Ryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Red has a good base and remains in mount.
Red looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Red tries to control but Ryan wriggling away.
Ryan has given up his back here.
Ryan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Red wants to free his trapped foot but Ryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan won't allow Red to pass to mount.
Red passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryan!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Red can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryan is looking to escape.
Ryan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ryan trying to control but Red is working from the bottom.
Red manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.

Red sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has control of Red's left arm, preventing Red from doing any damage.
Red trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Red from controlling successfully.
Red slips nicely into half guard.
Red takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Red tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet but Red is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Red stands and throws Ryan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Red 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.

Ryan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Red shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ryan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Red has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ryan manages to control the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red wants to take Ryan's back here but Ryan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ryan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Red's attempts to control the action.
Red has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ryan is looking to control Red's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryan avoid being mounted?
Red passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ryan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Red sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mr Red has got the better of the ground game so far.
Red wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Ryan prevents Red from taking his back.

Red is working for a guillotine from mount but Ryan frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan gets back to half guard.

Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryan is not content to let Red control the position.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Red is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Red controlling the action here.
Ryan is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red stalling.
Red passes to side control.
The referee asks Red politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Red prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Red has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ryan working to try and regain half guard.
Ryan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Red pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ryan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Red is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to buck Red off but Red takes his back!
Well, with Red on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ryan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
What can Ryan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Red looking for the RNC.
Ryan is in bad spot here.

Red looking for the choke from the back.

Red looking for the RNC.
Ryan turns into Red and is now in his guard.
Red looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Red seems keen to control Ryan's posture.
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Red manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.

Ryan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Red showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Red looks for a takedown but Ryan sprawls well.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryan misses with a hook. Red ducked under it nicely.
Red slips under a jab from Ryan.
Red tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Red tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Red somewhat.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Red takes one to the chin there.
Jake Ryan 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.
Red doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jake Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Red.
Red looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red misses with a left hand
and Ryan counters with a low kick, right behind Red 's knee.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Red ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Red was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ryan lands a really nice looking cross but Red seems unphased.
Ryan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ryan.
Red tries to move into range but Ryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Red.
Jake Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan thumps Red with a low kick.

Red drives through with a takedown into Ryan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan pulls Red in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryan is on top in guard.

Red looking for a guillotine here but Ryan defends easily.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryan stands and throws Red's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Red is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Red tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
Mr Red is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Red sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Red's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Red is looking for a sweep.
Ryan trying to control the position but Red is working away.
Ryan working the ground and pound from side control.
Red struggling a bit here.
Red gets back to half guard.
Ryan trying to control from Red's half guard. Red has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four 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.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Red keeps moving.
Red trying to control the position here.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Red looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Red has control of Ryan's left arm, preventing Ryan from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Red has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Red!
Mr Red managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition , into his post fight interview.