L.V.P. - 589 / 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Etan Seeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Vader - Blood Of Kingu. 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.

Seeman
vs
McDonald

196 cm
31
286 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
31
275 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Etan Seeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seeman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald connects with a high kick.

It looks like Etan Seeman has been cut.
McDonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Tony McDonald has been cut.
Seeman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seeman throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Seeman is just out of range.
Seeman connects with a single shot there.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Seeman moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. Seeman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seeman is able to avoid easily.
Seeman fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDonald just manages to avoid it.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Seeman is out of range.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Seeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seeman misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Seeman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Seeman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Seeman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald flicks out a counter leg kick but Seeman steps away.
Tony McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald slips a jab from Seeman.
And McDonald responds with a good body kick, but Seeman manages to step out the way in time.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seeman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Seeman counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check.

McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Seeman.
I was talking to Seeman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Seeman blocks an uppercut.
McDonald told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.

McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Seeman if he has to take too many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seeman checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonald lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Seeman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Seeman misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seeman loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.

McDonald darts in and clinches Seeman up against the cage.
Seeman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seeman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seeman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Seeman.
Seeman lands with a short shot to the head.

That has opened up Tony McDonald's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Seeman lands a left hand.
Seeman misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seeman.
McDonald is working Seeman over against the cage.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seeman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McDonald avoids a wild elbow strike from Seeman.
A short uppercut from Seeman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seeman blocks it with crossed arms.
Seeman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Seeman throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Seeman trying to land knees to the body.
Seeman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now.
Seeman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seeman.

The cut above Tony McDonald's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald blocks the elbow strike.
Seeman misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Seeman fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Etan Seeman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Seeman checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald wants to clinch
and Seeman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seeman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seeman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Seeman.
Jab from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a right hand
enabling Seeman to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Seeman blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whack! Seeman lands a heavy head kick that drops McDonald. The ref tackles Seeman to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because McDonald was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Etan Seeman!
Post fight, Etan Seeman stared into the camera and said 'Whos your DADDY?'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins has chosen "The Red" by Chevelle as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

LeFleur
vs
Hopkins

174 cm
33
165 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

180 cm
33
165 lbs
16 - 6 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins throws a head kick but LeFleur moves out of range.
LeFleur changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
LeFleur moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and LeFleur moves out of range easily.
LeFleur drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hopkins sprawls and moves away.
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeFleur throws out the jab.
LeFleur misses with a looping left.
LeFleur slaps away a takedown attempt from Hopkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
LeFleur punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeFleur moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but LeFleur ducks down to avoid it.
LeFleur misses with a double jab
and Hopkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Ryan Hopkins has been cut.
LeFleur misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeFleur has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a front kick that sends LeFleur stumbling back into the cage.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeFleur.
Hopkins tries to bum rush LeFleur with a series of wild strikes but LeFleur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but LeFleur is avoiding it.
LeFleur changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hopkins throws a hook but LeFleur avoids it easily.
Hopkins cracks LeFleur with an open hand slap.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
LeFleur takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from LeFleur misses.
LeFleur walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins misses with a hook. LeFleur ducked under it nicely.
LeFleur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur connects with a looping right hand.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but LeFleur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LeFleur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hopkins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Hopkins.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from LeFleur.
LeFleur scores with a decent looking hook.
LeFleur moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. LeFleur moves away and avoids it.

Hopkins closes the distance and pushes LeFleur back into the cage.

LeFleur breaks from the clinch.
LeFleur looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from LeFleur.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopkins wants to clinch

and LeFleur decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hopkins's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur distracts Hopkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeFleur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeFleur's guard.
LeFleur is wriggling around but Hopkins manages to pass to half guard.
Hopkins wants to take a breather but LeFleur is having none of it.
LeFleur 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.
LeFleur is trying to stand back up but Hopkins is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hopkins prevents LeFleur from standing back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
LeFleur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but LeFleur slips the punch.
A big left from LeFleur misses.
LeFleur takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeFleur takes one to the chin there.
Hopkins feints and then cracks LeFleur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LeFleur down.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
LeFleur ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
LeFleur misses the jab.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but LeFleur moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

LeFleur gets tackled into the cage by Hopkins. Hopkins maintains the clinch.
LeFleur is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
LeFleur wants to get back to striking at distance but Hopkins won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
That's time! LeFleur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from LeFleur.
LeFleur is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hopkins tries to clinch but LeFleur moves out of range.
Hopkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LeFleurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LeFleur misses with a straight left.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
LeFleur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins tries to clinch but LeFleur is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFleur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
Hopkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeFleur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LeFleur half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but LeFleur is just out of range.
LeFleur walks into a left hand.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur stalks Hopkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hopkins's face. Hopkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Hopkins throws a hook but LeFleur blocks it.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
LeFleur looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well.

Hopkins clinches.
Hopkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopkins keeps control of LeFleur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeFleur blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopkins.
LeFleur is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
LeFleur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeFleur letting Hopkins take a breather here.
LeFleur is trying to push Hopkins away but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LeFleur breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopkins lands with a kick to the temple. LeFleur shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hopkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
LeFleur has Hopkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hopkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen LeFleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeFleur tries to score a body lock takedown but Hopkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

LeFleur breaks the clinch.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
LeFleur drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hopkins sprawls and moves away.
Hopkins with a jab.
LeFleur throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeFleur.
LeFleur throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but LeFleur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LeFleur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A bone on bone clash there as LeFleur blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.

Hopkins forces LeFleur back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopkins.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.

LeFleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeFleur lands with a right hand.
Hopkins lands a nice hook to LeFleur's body. LeFleur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LeFleur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but LeFleur circles away.
A big right from LeFleur misses.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins lunges at LeFleur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LeFleur's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from LeFleur.
A telegraphed right hand from LeFleur misses the target.
LeFleur throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins throws a hook but LeFleur blocks it.
LeFleur appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LeFleur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LeFleur 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.
LeFleur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
LeFleur swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with the left hand. LeFleur knows he should have avoided that one.
LeFleur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LeFleur's hands.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
LeFleur misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hopkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hopkins dodges the punch combination from LeFleur.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins throws a low kick but LeFleur avoids it.
LeFleur half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hopkins wants to clinch.
LeFleur half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LeFleur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins throws out a powerful jab.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
LeFleur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins connects with the punch.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins throws a left and a right that both miss

and LeFleur counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LeFleur throws a big elbow that misses.
LeFleur throwing strikes but missing.
LeFleur throws a big right hand that misses.
Hopkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing LeFleur from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur preventing the sweep.
LeFleur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
LeFleur with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hopkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and LeFleur counters with a single leg into guard. Hopkins didn't expect that.
LeFleur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hopkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
LeFleur wants to stand and escape but Hopkins is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins prevents LeFleur from getting back to his feet.

LeFleur manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LeFleur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hopkins as the two fighters clinch.
Ryan Hopkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LeFleur blocks an uppercut.

Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
LeFleur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Hopkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LeFleur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

LeFleur bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hopkins with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but LeFleur is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins lands a head shot.
LeFleur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen LeFleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeFleur.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but LeFleur avoids it with no problem.
A big right from LeFleur misses.
LeFleur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeFleur scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hopkins, as that shot connected.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LeFleur's head backwards.
LeFleur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hopkins slips a straight right by LeFleur.
LeFleur throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
LeFleur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but LeFleur keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Allen LeFleur.
I think Hopkins 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Hopkins!
A victorious Ryan Hopkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Tischler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Martin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Tischler
vs
Martin

159 cm
27
143 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

168 cm
35
134 lbs
10 - 13 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jan Tischler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Martin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tischler misses with a takedown
and Tischler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tischler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Tischler doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Tischler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Tischler gets tackled into the cage by Martin. Martin maintains the clinch.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martin slows down the pace here.
Martin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tischler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tischler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of Tischler backwards.
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martin is working for takedown but Tischler is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Tischler.
Tischler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martin.
Tischler misses with a punch on the inside.
Tischler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tischler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martin lands a left hand.

Martin breaks the clinch.
Tischler fails to land the takedown.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tischler moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.

Tischler tries to keep at a distance but Martin has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martin.
A short right from Tischler on the inside.
Martin lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tischler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Martin breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tischler is defended easily by Martin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Tischler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tischler with a poor takedown
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Tischler closes the distance and pushes Martin back into the cage.
Martin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martin lands a body punch.
Martin prevents a body shot from Tischler.
Tischler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martin.
Tischler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tischler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
Tischler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Tischler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tischler has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martin taking a breather.
The referee calls for Martin to work.
Martin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tischler prevents it.
Tischler lands a nice uppercut.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tischler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tischler stops a takedown attempt from Martin.
Tischler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tischler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tischler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tischler doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Tischler lands with a right hand.

It looks like Steve Martin has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tischler misses with a left hand
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Tischler has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Tischler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martin after a bit of a struggle.
Martin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Martin trying to control the position but instead, Tischler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martin into the cage.
Martin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tischlers head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin is trying to stall.
Martin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tischler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Tischler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Martin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Tischler is looking for a rear naked choke here but Martin reverses the position brilliantly into Tischler's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tischler tries to clinch up
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Tischler misses with a body shot.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tischler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tischler closes the distance but Martin moves to the side
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tischler or perhaps it was just good defense by Martin, which made it look bad.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tischler tries to clinch
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Tischler.
Martin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tischler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tischler misses with a takedown
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin slips under a jab from Tischler.
Tischler doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Tischler goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martin continues to drive forward.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Tischler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tischler shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.

Tischler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
Tischler tries to advance to mount but Martin denies him.
Martin wants to control but Tischler postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tischler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Martin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tischler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Martin tries to bench press Tischler off him but Tischler keeps the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tischler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Tischler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.

Martin instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin blocking some punches.
Tischler misses with the head strike.
Tischler tries for a takedown but Martin manages to get underhooks.
Martin effectively controlling the action here.
Steve Martin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tischler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tischler.
Tischler blocks an uppercut.
Martin is looking for a takedown.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin pushes Tischler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Martin looking to stall.

Martin breaks the clinch.
Martin connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tischler scores with a punch to the head.

Tischler has taken the fight to the clinch.

Tischler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Martin regains guard.
Martin is pulling down on Tischler's head. It's preventing any offense from Tischler, at least for the moment.

Tischler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Martin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tischler, into his guard.

Tischler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steve Martin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tischler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tischler throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin with the counter takedown but Tischler avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Tischler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
Tischler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Tischler misses with an uppercut
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Tischler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Tischler will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tischler throws a leg kick
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Tischler is looking to clinch.
Martin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tischler fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tischler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tischler fails to land the takedown.
Steve Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tischler tries to clinch
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Tischler throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Tischler tries to clinch up
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Tischler wants to land a leg kick but Martin is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Tischler on that attempt.
Tischler fails with the takedown
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Tischler. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tischler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tischler with the ground and pound but Martin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tischler tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Martin has control of Tischler's left arm, preventing Tischler from doing any damage.
Jan Tischler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Martin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tischler is aware though and is defending well.
Tischler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tischler is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
Tischler trying to move into half guard but instead Martin has managed to sweep!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Martin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Martin cracks Tischler with a solid left hand.
Martin stands up over Tischler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Tischler is rocked!
Martin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Tischler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martin gets to his feet and stands over Tischler, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tischler felt that one! Martin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tischler from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Martin!
A victorious Steve Martin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludovic Presle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Shackleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggie Shackleton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Presle
vs
Shackleton

185 cm
42
225 lbs
33 - 25 - 1

178 cm
28
201 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 33 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ludovic Presle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biggie Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some bone on bone action there as Presle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shackleton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Presle moves away.
A big left from Presle misses.
Shackleton is looking to clinch.
Shackleton closes the distance and clinches up with Presle, looking for a takedown. Shackleton pushes Presle against the cage but Presle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Presle lands a nice shot to the body.
Presle throws out a loose jab but Shackleton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shackleton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Presle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shackleton.

Oooooh!!! Presle has knocked Shackleton down with a huge combo! Presle steps away and waves a wobbly Shackleton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Shackleton is rocked!

It looks like Biggie Shackleton has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Presle scores with a leg kick.
Shackleton is still on wobbly legs! Can Presle finish him?
Shackleton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shackleton looks winded!
Presle closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Shackleton out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ludovic Presle!
Ludovic Presle tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gully God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Malaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). God's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, justin morgan gin and juice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

God
vs
Malaki

179 cm
35
166 lbs
31 - 15 - 2

182 cm
38
150 lbs
25 - 14 - 3

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gully God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yancy Malaki!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malaki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGod.
God uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaki.
Malaki throws a lazy body kick
and God counters with a nice leg kick.
Malaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malaki looks to throw the jab but God is out of range.
God slips under a jab from Malaki.
Malaki throws an overhand right that lands on God's shoulder, as God tries to avoid the shot.
Malaki clobbers God with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaki lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Malaki.
Malaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malaki swings for the body but God moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki lands with a straight right. God didn't see that one coming.
Malaki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malaki throws a jab but it's blocked by God.
Malaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by God.
Malaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
God ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and God is able to avoid easily.
Malaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. God takes a step back to recover.
Malaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malaki. God does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from God misses the target.
Malaki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
God moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like God was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Malaki as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Malaki finds it's target.
Malaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! God had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Malaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaki looks to land a right hand but God moved out of range.
God defending well as Malaki loads up on a big left hand.
God looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malaki lands a jab to the nose.
Yancy Malaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaki.
Malaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malaki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGod.
Good exchange - Malaki coming out on top.
God misses the body punch
and Malaki counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Malaki.
God throws a counter high kick but Malaki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Malaki misses with a straight left.
It looked like God wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
God takes a swing at Malaki's ribcage but misses.
God avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
God scores with a three punch combo!
Malaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
God was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
God uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaki.
God went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - Malaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of God's head.
Decent striking displayed by Malaki there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
God misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malaki.
Malaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
God shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Malaki eats them both and turns towards God to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
God throws a right and a left that Malaki avoids nicely.
Malaki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
God ducks under a wild hook from Malaki.
God seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malaki scores with a nice strike.
Malaki throws a low kick but God avoids it.
As Malaki looks to move away, God throws a big counter combo bu Malaki just gets out of the way.
God ducks under a wild hook from Malaki.
Malaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by God.
Malaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yancy Malaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Malaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but God manages to avoid it.
God was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malaki, right into the meat.
Malaki dips to his left and cracks God with an uppercut!
God walks into a stiff left hand from Malaki.
Malaki misses with a body shot
and God counters with a nice uppercut.
Malaki throws out a loose jab but God uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from God misses the target.
A low kick from Malaki misses
and God counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malaki throws a series of strikes that have God backpedaling.
Malaki looks to land a right hand but God moved out of range.
God displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaki throws out the jab.
God uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaki.
God throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malaki avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from God.
God is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but God moves away.
Malaki misses with a hook.
Malaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from God.
God looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. God looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yancy Malaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
God slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from God misses the target.
God pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malaki misses with a hook. God ducked under it nicely.
Gully God is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Malaki.
God takes one to the side of the head.
Malaki thows a leg kick but God checks it
and God makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Malaki misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but God manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from God on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and God counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaki wants to slow God down by chopping away at his legs.
God throwing a counter right hand but Malaki manages to avoid it.
Malaki misses with a left hand
and God counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malaki looks to score with a jab to the body but God is just out of range.
God swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malaki lands a glancing blow to the side of God's head.
A swing and a miss from Malaki.
It looked like God was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
God takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki throws a looping overhand right but God ducks down to avoid it.
God throws a big counter combination but Malaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Malaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before God has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Malaki.
God throws a big counter combination but Malaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Malaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
God takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Malaki misses the target.
God appears to be looking for a big counter.
God avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
God was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Malaki misses the target.
Malaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
God scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Malaki tenderised God's leg. God is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaki connects with a leg kick. God looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether God might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
God throws a leg kick but Malaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
God tries to move into range but Malaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Malaki lands.
Malaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and God counters with a nice uppercut.
Malaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malaki swings widly with a right hand
and God counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Malaki misses
and God counters with an inside leg kick.
Malaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malaki throws a front kick that sends God stumbling back into the cage.
God bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

God checks a low kick from Malaki.
God seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malaki throws a shot to the body.
God moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like God wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Malaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malaki takes a swing at God's ribcage but misses.
Malaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malaki connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Malaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaki missing with a left hand there. God was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
God was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malaki misses with an uppercut.
It looked like God wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malaki misses with an uppercut
and God makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki misses with a wild body shot.
God appears to be looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Malaki.
Malaki with a nice cross.
God has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malaki.
Malaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Malaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but God moves away.
Malaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles God. God circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from God.
Malaki works the jab nicely.
Malaki throws a body shot but no joy.
God is looking to counter with head kicks.
Malaki is looking to chop away at God's legs.
As Malaki looks to move away, God throws a big counter combo bu Malaki just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
God takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malaki misses with a jab to the body
and God counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
God bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
God slips a jab and a cross from Malaki.
God appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Malaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and God counters with a nice uppercut.
Malaki takes a swing at God's ribcage but misses.
God throwing a counter right hand but Malaki manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malaki.
Malaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
God bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
God appears to be looking for a big counter.
Malaki throws the left hand but God avoids the punch easily.
God throws a big counter combination but Malaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
God uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaki.
It looked like God was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malaki cracks God with an open hand slap.
God slips under a jab from Malaki.
God half committed to a counter leg kick.
God uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaki.
God is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
God moves out of range of the body kick from Malaki.
A quick step to the side and God tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
God swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malaki misses with a body punch
letting God counter with a right hand.
Gully God has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
God throws a head kick that misses.
Yancy Malaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaki lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
God moves away from the strike by Malaki.
God takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malaki keeps God at a distance using the push kick.
Malaki lands a nice shot that snaps God's head back.
God thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malaki lands an overhand right.
Malaki throws a sloppy body shot
and God counters with a nice uppercut.
Malaki throws a shot to the body.
Malaki lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Malaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malaki 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Malaki!
A very excited looking Yancy Malaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Bixby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buzz Bixby has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bixby
vs
Walter

188 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
43
208 lbs
21 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Bixby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Walter!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walter drives through and clinches with Bixby against the cage.
Bixby goes for a takedown attempt but Walter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Walter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bixby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Walter is quick to defend against it.
Walter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walter throws a body punch but Bixby moves out of range.
Walter stuffs the takedown attempt from Bixby. Bixby gets slowly back to his feet.
Bixby lands a jab.
Walter lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bixby drives through with a takedown into Walter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Walter pushes Bixby off and gets back to his feet.
Walter tries to clinch up.
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!
Walter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bixby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Bixby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bixby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bixby attempts a counter takedown but Walter avoids it well and moves away.
Walter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bixby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Walter is quick to defend against it.

Bixby forces Walter back against the cage and clinches.
Bixby is working for takedown but Walter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walter lands with a light punch inside.

Bixby breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bixby.
A shot to the liver by Walter. Beautiful body shot.
Bixby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walter.
Bixby is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bixby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter wants to clinch.
Walter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walter is looking to clinch.
Walter tries to score with a low kick but Bixby moves his leg out of the way.
Walter throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bixby keeps the fight on the outside.
Walter is looking to clinch.

Bixby fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walter sprawls well initially but Bixby persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Walter is trying to stand back up but Bixby is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bixby seems to be working for a kimura but Walter defends the submission attempt.
Bixby is pressing down on Walter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walter is holding on for now.
Walter tries to kick Bixby off but Bixby keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Bixby looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bixby wants to free his trapped foot but Walter is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bixby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bixby throws a strike but Walter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bixby throwing strikes but missing.

Walter pushes Bixby off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stephan Walter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Walter misses with a lunging right hand

and Bixby counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Walter!
The referee asks Bixby politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bixby prefers to stall for the moment though.

Bixby is trying to get an arm triangle but Walter is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bixby sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Walter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bixby trying to control the action but Walter is working from the bottom.
Bixby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Bixby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bixby working the strikes but Walter uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walter manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bixby keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bixby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walter smiles and moves away.
Bixby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walter circles away.
Some wild striking there from Walter.
Stephan Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walter tries to clinch there but Bixby circles away.
Bixby shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Bixby. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bixby gets tackled into the cage by Walter. Walter maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walter pushes Bixby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter tries to work over Bixby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bixby is looking to break free of the clinch but Walter has double underhooks.
Bixby looking for a takedown.
Walter stalling in the clinch but Bixby improves position.
Walter is looking to control Bixby's arms but Bixby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walter has his back to the cage.
Walter's coach down at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Walter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Walter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bixby tries for a takedown but Walter manages to get underhooks.
Bixby wants a takedown.
Walter looking to slow down the pace here.
Bixby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walter just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walter.

It looks like Buzz Bixby has been cut.
Walter prevents Bixby from breaking the clinch.

Bixby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bixby swats away the attempt to clinch by Walter.
Walter swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bixby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walter as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephan Walter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walter tries to clinch there but Bixby circles away.
It looked like Bixby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walter tries to close the distance and clinch but Bixby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bixby misses with a hook. Walter ducked under it nicely.

Walter drives through and clinches with Bixby against the cage.
Bixby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Walter is keeping busy.

Bixby jumps guard.
Walter won't allow Bixby to sweep him here.
Walter wanted to stand there but Bixby had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Walter stands up and waves to Bixby to follow him.
A jab from Bixby misses.

Walter clinches.

Bixby manages to break the clinch.
Walter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bixby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walter misses with a low kick.
Bixby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Walter is quick to defend against it.

Bixby closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walter quickly recovers to half guard.

Walter kicks off Bixby and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walter doesn't manage to clinch there - Bixby circles away.
Bixby feinted with a counter takedown.
Walter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bixby throws out the jab.
Walter throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephan Walter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buzz Bixby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bixby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bixby feinted with a counter takedown.
Walter wants to clinch

and Bixby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bixby stops Walter from standing up.
Walter keeping moving, preventing Bixby from controlling successfully.
Bixby throwing strikes from guard but Walter blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter keeping moving, preventing Bixby from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bixby's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bixby is looking to work some ground and pound but Walter has wrist control.
Walter is looking to stand up but Bixby isn't so interested in that idea.
Bixby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bixby won't allow Walter to get back to his feet.
Bixby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buzz Bixby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Walter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bixby.
Bixby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walter wants to stand and escape but Bixby is having none of it.
Bixby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walter's guard.
Bixby 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.

Bixby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walter sees it coming and defends easily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walter doesn't manage to clinch there - Bixby circles away.
Walter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Walter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bixby swats away the attempt to clinch by Walter.
Walter throws a combination that misses
and Bixby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bixby.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter tries to clinch up
and Bixby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walter misses with a wild body shot.
Stephan Walter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bixby rather than just go for the knockout.
Walter tries to clinch there but Bixby circles away.

Walter gets caught flat footed, as Bixby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Buzz Bixby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Walter pushes Bixby off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Walter closes the distance and pushes Bixby back into the cage.
Stephan Walter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bixby avoiding damage as Walter throws knees to the body.
Walter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bixby up against the cage.
Bixby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Walter presses Bixby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Walter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bixby can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Bixby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bixby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walter lunges at Bixby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bixby's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bixby feinted with a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Buzz Bixby.
I think Walter 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephan Walter!
Stephan Walter made sure to mention his sponsor, V-Mask Clothing (10%) in his post fight interview.