CEC 416 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aznar Thrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Poutsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Thrul
vs
Poutsi

189 cm
23
194 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

183 cm
31
200 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aznar Thrul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Poutsi!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poutsi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thrul as he avoids it easily.
Thrul scores with a shot to the body.
Poutsi avoids the head kick by Thrul.

Thrul clinches up against the cage.
Thrul is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Poutsi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thrul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poutsi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poutsi misses with the head strike.
Poutsi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poutsi.
Poutsi just leaning against Thrul, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poutsi wants to stall.
Poutsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Thrul lands a body shot.
Poutsi can't find room to land a body shot as Thrul controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutsi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thrul is keeping busy.
Poutsi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thrul is defending well for now.
Thrul can't find room to land a body shot as Poutsi controls the action.
Poutsi prevents a body shot from Thrul.
Thrul is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Poutsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poutsi looking to stall.
Thrul throws a head punch that misses.
Thrul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thrul working aggressively here.
Thrul has Poutsi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poutsi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thrul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poutsi struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrul controls his hands.
Thrul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrul can't find room to land a body shot as Poutsi controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrul wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aznar Thrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poutsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrul.
Thrul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poutsi goes for a takedown attempt but Thrul pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thrul checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thrul takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thrul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poutsi.
Poutsi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thrul throws out a powerful jab.

Thrul has taken the fight to the clinch.
Poutsi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thrul blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poutsi throws a head punch that misses.
Thrul misses with a punch on the inside.
Poutsi looking to throw knees to the head but Thrul is blocking nicely.
Poutsi scores with a hook to the body.
Thrul tries a body shot but Poutsi blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrul lands a left hand.
Thrul gets underhooks to prevent Poutsi's takedown attempt.
Poutsi throws a head punch that misses.
Thrul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thrul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Thrul.
Poutsi misses with a punch to the body.
Thrul tries a body shot but Poutsi blocks it.
Thrul tries to throw a body punch but Poutsi avoids it by throwing Thrul back against the cage.
Poutsi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thrul up against the cage.
Poutsi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thrul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poutsi or not.
Thrul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poutsi.
Poutsi has a couple of punches blocked by Thrul.
Thrul blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrul prevents a body shot from Poutsi.
Poutsi lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Thrul.

Poutsi has clasped his hands together around Thrul's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poutsi 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.
Thrul can't do much from the bottom here.
Thrul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Poutsi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Poutsi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thrul is trying to improve his position.
Poutsi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Thrul tries to bench press Poutsi off him but Poutsi keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Poutsi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Thrul is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Poutsi misses the target.
Thrul throws a jab but it's blocked by Poutsi.
A big right from Thrul misses.
Poutsi with the counter takedown but Thrul avoids it easily.
Thrul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aznar Thrul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Thrul.
Thrul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poutsi.
Thrul throws a front kick aimed at Poutsi's knee but Poutsi avoids it well.
Poutsi throws a combination that misses
enabling Thrul to counter with a crisp jab.
Poutsi swings widly with a right hand

and Thrul counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul postures up in Poutsi's guard and throws a big left but Poutsi blocks it.
Thrul throwing strikes but missing.
Thrul lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrul wants to control from the top but Poutsi keeps moving.
Thrul is stalling in the full guard.
Thrul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thrul preventing the sweep.
Thrul controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poutsi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thrul is now in half guard.
Thrul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thrul slips a nice elbow through Poutsi's hands, connecting with Poutsi's forehead.
Thrul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thrul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poutsi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poutsi wants to control but Thrul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poutsi wants to get back to full guard.
Poutsi wants to control but Thrul passes into side.
Thrul landing strikes.
Poutsi can't do much from the bottom here.
Thrul throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrul gets to mount! Poutsi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Poutsi is looking to improve his position but Thrul isn't that keen on the idea.
Thrul fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Thrul connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Poutsi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Poutsi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thrul slips a nice elbow through Poutsi's hands, connecting with Poutsi's forehead.
Thrul thows a huge punch but Poutsi dodges it nicely.
Thrul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi is staying active underneath Thrul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poutsi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Poutsi gets full guard.
Poutsi is trying to control the position but Thrul postures up.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Poutsi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thrul passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poutsi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thrul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Thrul fails with the takedown.

Thrul closes the distance and clinches.
Poutsi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poutsi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thrul lands a body punch.
Thrul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poutsi misses with a punch on the inside.
Poutsi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poutsi taking a breather.
Thrul tries to work over Poutsi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrul misses with a punch to the body.
Poutsi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Poutsi.
Thrul gets through Poutsi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poutsi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thrul avoids it.
A short uppercut from Thrul.
Thrul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poutsi is looking to control Thrul's arms but Thrul gets an underhook and turns him. Now Poutsi has his back to the cage.
Poutsi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrul swings wildly with an uppercut but Poutsi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poutsi blocks a body shot from Thrul.
Still in the clinch, Poutsi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poutsi lands with a short shot to the head.
Poutsi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thrul has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Thrul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poutsi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thrul.
Thrul has a couple of punches blocked by Poutsi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi gets through Thrul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poutsi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrul tries a body shot but Poutsi blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poutsi can't find room to land a body shot as Thrul controls the action.
Poutsi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrul tries to work over Poutsi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Thrul.
Thrul has a couple of punches blocked by Poutsi.
Thrul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poutsi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrul blocking some punches.
Thrul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poutsi can do to turn this around?
Thrul blocks a body shot from Poutsi.
Thrul tries to work over Poutsi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poutsi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poutsi working aggressively here.
Thrul gets underhooks to prevent Poutsi's takedown attempt.
Thrul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poutsis head.
Poutsi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thrul is keeping busy.
Poutsi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Thrul gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Poutsi regains guard.
Thrul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thrul advances to half guard.
Poutsi is looking to improve his position.
Thrul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Poutsi is not content to let Thrul control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Poutsi is trying is best to control the position here.
Thrul winds up and cracks Poutsi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Poutsi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thrul has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poutsi wants to control but Thrul is having none of it.
Thrul raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrul postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Poutsi badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Thrul around the waist but Thrul pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Thrul is the winner by TKO! Thrul jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rubey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rastila has chosen One Hit as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Rubey
vs
Rastila

200 cm
28
270 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

209 cm
35
270 lbs
26 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Rubey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubey misses with a kick to the body.
Rubey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rastila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rastila misses with a low kick.
Rastila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Rastila delivers a nice body kick.
Rastila slips a straight right by Rubey.
A clash of legs there as Rastila blocks the low kick.
Rubey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rastila scores with a leg kick.
Rubey thuds his right hand into Rastila's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rubey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rastila.
The fighters circling - Rastila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rastila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rubey looks to throw a body kick
and Rastila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubey takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Rastila.
Rastila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubey.
Rastila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rubey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rastila was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubey.
Rastila throws a low kick but Rubey moves out of range easily.
Rastila misses with a jab to the body
letting Rubey counter with a right hand.
Rastila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rubey tries a head kick but it misses.
Rastila with a hook.
Rubey cracks Rastila with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rastila is looking to slow Rubey down with leg kicks.
Rastila staying out of range there.
Rastila has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rastila takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veikko Rastila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubey throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubey manages to avoid it.
Rastila takes a swing at Rubey's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Rastila is predictable there
and Rubey counters with a straight right hand.
Rubey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rastila defending well as Rubey loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Rastila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rubey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rastila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rubey lunges at Rastila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rastila's hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Rubey blocks the leg kick.
Rastila slips a jab from Rubey.
Rubey misses with a kick to the body.
Rastila lands a nice hook to Rubey's body. Rubey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rubey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rastila throws a body punch but Rubey moves out of range.
Rubey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rastila sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Rubey misses
and Rastila counters with a low kick, right behind Rubey 's knee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rastila loads up on a big right hand but Rubey slips the punch.
Rastila throws a big shot that misses.
Rubey throws a lazy right hand but Rastila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rastila wants to land a leg kick but Rubey is out of range.
Rubey tries to clinch up.
Rubey backing away here, and Rastila unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rastila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rastila was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubey.
A solid body kick from Rastila.
Sloppy strikes from Rubey. Those never looked like landing.
Rubey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rastila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rastila uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rastila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rubey on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila throws a shot from downtown. Rubey moves away and avoids it.
Rubey closes the distance but Rastila moves to the side
and Rastila counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rubey moves out of range of the body kick from Rastila.
Rubey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rastila sprawls and moves away.
Rastila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubey feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rastila misses with a body kick.
Rubey attempts a counter takedown but Rastila avoids it well and moves away.
Rastila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rubey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rastila with a jab.
Rastila throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick lands from Rastila.
Rastila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rastila misses with a hook.
Rubey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rastila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rubey misses with a straight left.
Rastila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rastila darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rubey works the jab nicely.
Rastila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rubey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rastila sprawls and moves away.
Rastila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rastila throws a jab when Rubey was well out of range.
Rubey throws a head kick but Rastila moves out of range.
Veikko Rastila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rubey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rastila. That one must have hurt.
A clash of legs there as Rastila blocks the low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rastila.
Rastila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rastila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rubey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rubey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rastilas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubey lands a slapping body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rubey might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubey staying out of range there.
Rubey misses with a looping left.
Rastila takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Rubey misses.
Rubey throws a chopping leg kick but Rastila manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rastila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rastila.
Rubey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rastila appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rastila.
Rubey throws a body shot but no joy.

Rubey forces Rastila back against the cage and clinches.
Rubey swings wildly with an uppercut but Rastila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rastila is trying to break the clinch but Rubey is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila trying to land knees to the body.
Rastila has a couple of punches blocked by Rubey.

Rastila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rubey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rubey slips under a jab from Rastila.
Rubey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rastila can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubey stuns Rastila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rubey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rubey slips a jab from Rastila.
Rubey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rubey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rastila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rubey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Chris Rubey has been cut.
Rastila's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rubey under the eye.
Rubey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rastila.
Rubey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubey ducks under a wild hook from Rastila.
Rubey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Rastila. That snapped Rubey's head back.
A lazy left from Rastila finds it's target.
Rubey throws an off balance right hand
and Rastila counters with a body kick.
Rastila thumps Rubey with a low kick.
Rastila throws a big shot that misses.
Rubey tries to counter with a takedown but Rastila is quick to defend against it.
Rastila scores with a nice right hand.
Rubey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rastila.
Rubey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rastila.
A counter left hand to the body from Rubey misses its target.
Rastila gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Rubey counters with a shoot takedown. Rastila fights it but they end up in guard.
Rastila wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubey throws a big elbow that misses.
Rastila is wriggling around but Rubey manages to pass to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rubey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rubey 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.
Rastila avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rubey.
Rubey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rubey stops Rastila from getting back to his feet.
Rastila is looking for a sweep. Rubey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rubey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rubey slows the pace down in half guard.
Rastila tries to kick Rubey off but Rubey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Veikko Rastila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
That's time! Rubey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rastila scores with a jab.
Rubey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rastila.
Rastila misses with a straight right.
Rastila moves out of range as Rubey strikes.
Rubey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Rubey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rubey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rastila! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rubey checks a leg kick.
Rastila scores with a hook to the body. Rubey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rubey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rastila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubey avoids a kick to the body.
Rastila motions for Rubey to come forward. Rastila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rubey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rastila.
A telegraphed right hand from Rubey misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila throws a nice head kick!
Rastila lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rubey will feel that in the morning.
Rastila lands a nice looking body kick.
Rastila misses with a shot to the body
and Rastila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rastila scores with a body shot.
Rubey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rubey throws a lazy uppercut
and Rastila counters with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rastila 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rastila connects with a single shot there.
Rastila thuds his right hand into Rubey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rubey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubey 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.
Rastila misses with a straight right.
Rastila will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubey manages to avoid it.
Rastila walks into a stiff left hand from Rubey.
Rubey takes a swing at Rastila's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Rastila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rastila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rastila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rastila changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rastila. No joy for Rubey on that attempt.
Rastila scores with a jab to the body.
Rastila cracks a nice hook into Rubey's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rastila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubey manages to avoid it.
Rastila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rastila ducks right into an uppercut from Rubey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubey fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Rastila misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rubey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rastila - the referee stops the clock and Rubey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rastila. Rubey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rastila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubey.
Rastila lands with a straight right. Rubey didn't see that one coming.
Rastila connects with a solid leg kick.
Rubey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rastila throws out a loose jab but Rubey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rastila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rastila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubey checks it well.
Rastila lands with a nice body kick.
Rubey moves away from the strike by Rastila.
Rastila finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rubey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rastila.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubey misses the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rastila. Rubey shrugs it off though.
Rastila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rastila sprawls and moves away.
Veikko Rastila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rastila wants to land a leg kick but Rubey is out of range.
Rubey lands a jab to Rastila's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rastila. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rastila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rubey misses the shot to the body.
Rubey walks into a straight right hand from Rastila.
Rastila cracks the inside of Rubey's front leg.
Rastila throws a leg kick
and Rubey counters with an inside leg kick.
Rastila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubey moves away.
Chris Rubey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rastila feints a jab promting Rubey to slip. Rastila then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rubey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veikko Rastila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rastila winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veikko Rastila!
An out of breath and clearly excited Veikko Rastila thanked Perkele! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Burczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Clutch - The Regulator. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Burczynski
vs
Margera

176 cm
33
168 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

180 cm
33
160 lbs
28 - 19 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu

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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Burczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been informed that Margera has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Burczynski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Margera is looking to reverse the position.
Margera can't do much from the bottom here.
Burczynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Margera keeps working.
Burczynski is chipping away with strikes.
Burczynski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Margera is looking for a sweep.
Margera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burczynski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burczynski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Margera desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Margera is defending against the submission attempts here by Burczynski.
Margera is staying active underneath Burczynski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burczynski trying to control the pace.
Margera wants to get back to full guard.
Margera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burczynski.
Burczynski prevents Margera from improving his position.
Burczynski is thwarting Margera's attempts to control the position.
Burczynski is looking to take a break and control but Margera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burczynski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Margera defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burczynski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Margera keeping control of the position.
Margera tries to roll over but Burczynski keeps him under control.
Burczynski wants to pass the guard but Margera is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burczynski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burczynski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burczynski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Margera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Margera is looking to improve his position.
Margera desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski is thwarting Margera's attempts to control the position.
Burczynski wants to take a breather but Margera is having none of it.
Margera won't allow Burczynski to pass to mount.
Burczynski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Margera trying to control here.
Margera keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Margera tries to roll over but Burczynski keeps him under control.
Burczynski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burczynski is thwarting Margera's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burczynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Margera keeps working.
Burczynski is controlling the pace.
Margera is controlling Burczynski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Burczynski trying to pass the guard but Margera defending well.

Burczynski is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Margera wants to control but Burczynski is keeping busy.
Margera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Burczynski dominated that round.
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.

Burczynski throws a chopping leg kick but Margera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A clash of legs there as Margera blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Margera misses.
Margera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burczynski connects with a solid leg kick.
Margera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burczynski throws out the jab.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Burczynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burczynski throws a shot to the body.
Margera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burczynski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burczynski connects with a solid leg kick.
Margera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burczynski's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Burczynski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burczynski throws a shot from downtown. Margera moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Burczynski.
Burczynski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burczynski tries for a takedown but Margera circles away easily
letting Margera counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski throws a head kick that misses.
Margera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Margera connects with a body shot.
Burczynski throws out a powerful jab.
Burczynski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burczynski shoots and misses
and Margera counters with a left to the body.
Margera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burczynski throws a hook to the side of Margera's head but Margera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Margera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Margera misses with a looping right.
Burczynski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burczynski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Burczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burczynski misses the shot to the body.
Margera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burczynski can pounce on him.
Burczynski wants to land a leg kick but Margera is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera misses with an uppercut.
Burczynski shoots in looking for a takedown. Margera tries to sprawl out of it but Burczynski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Margera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Margera throws a lazy right hand but Burczynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burczynski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Margera thumps Burczynski with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Margera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burczynski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burczynski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burczynski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Margera is out of range and Burczynski settles back down.
Margera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Margera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bam Margera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Margera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burczynski throws a wild body kick that Margera sees coming a mile off.
Burczynski blocks a low kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Burczynski there.
Kamil Burczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Burczynski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Margera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Margera managing to control the position.
Burczynski with a nice head shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Margera holds on and takes a little breather.
Burczynski postures up.
Burczynski throwing strikes from guard but Margera blocks nicely.
Burczynski stands and throws Margera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Margera wants to control but Burczynski postures up.
The ground and pound from Burczynski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera wants to control but Burczynski postures up.
Burczynski 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.
Margera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burczynski off and has taken his back!
Margera struggling to land strikes to the head as Burczynski covers up.
Burczynski is really stuck here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can Burczynski hold on?! Margera is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Burczynski turns into Margera and is now in his guard.
Margera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Margera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Burczynski stands and throws Margera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Burczynski wants to control but Margera is keeping him busy.
Burczynski throws a strike aimed at the side of Margera's head but Margera avoids it well.
Burczynski trying to control the action but Margera is working from the bottom.
Margera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kamil Burczynski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Margera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burczynski scores with a jab to the body.
Margera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burczynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Margera.
Burczynski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burczynski is looking to clinch.
Margera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burczynski misses the body punch
and Margera counters with a nice body shot.
Burczynski throws a hook to the side of Margera's head but Margera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Margera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burczynski moves away from the strike by Margera.
Burczynski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burczynski tries to clinch up but Margera circles away and keeps his distance.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Burczynski.
Margera lands with an overhand left.
Margera scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burczynski throws the left hand but Margera avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Margera throws a head kick but Burczynski moves out of range.

Margera rushes Burczynski and presses him up against the cage.
Burczynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Margera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Burczynski.
A head punch on the inside from Burczynski fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Burczynski has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Burczynski tries to pull guard but Margera won't allow it.
Burczynski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burczynski can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Margera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Burczynski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Margera is defending well.
Margera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burczynski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bam Margera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Margera has Burczynski pressed against the cage, preventing Burczynski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Margera stops a takedown attempt from Burczynski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Burczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Margera scores with a shoulder strike.
Margera prevents the takedown attempt.

Margera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bam Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Margera throws a hook to the side of Burczynski's head but Burczynski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burczynski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Margera as he connects with a hook.
Margera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burczynski connects with a jab.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamil Burczynski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burczynski lands with a straight right. Margera didn't see that one coming.
Burczynski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski tries to land a front kick but Margera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burczynski misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burczynski ducks under a wild hook from Margera.
Burczynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Margera.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burczynski.
Burczynski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Margera circles away.
Burczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Margera checks a leg kick.
Burczynski misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
Margera raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Margera darts in and clinches Burczynski up against the cage.
Burczynski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Margera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Margera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Margera throws a punch but it's blocked by Burczynski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Margera.
Burczynski blocks the elbow strike.
Margera lands an elbow inside.
Burczynski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burczynski looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Margera.
Burczynski blocks an uppercut.
Margera stalling against the cage.
Margera struggles to land a body shot inside as Burczynski controls his hands.
Margera tries a body shot but Burczynski blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Margera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burczynski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Burczynski!
As Kamil Burczynski got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I was so close to hang up this gloves and retire...after those 3 loses in a row I practically decided its the end and i'm getting that bank job... but look at me now!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

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

Cutwood
vs
Luster

197 cm
35
285 lbs
33 - 16 - 0

195 cm
29
230 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Fast

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Cutwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mack Luster!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Mack Luster has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Cutwood blocks the leg kick.
Cutwood seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Luster slips under a jab.
Luster scores with a decent looking hook.
Cutwood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cutwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cutwood moves out of range as Luster throws a body kick.

Cutwood steps into range and cracks Luster with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Luster flops backwards and Cutwood dives into his guard looking to finish!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luster trying to control the position.
Luster wants to sweep here but Cutwood controlling him for the moment.
Luster working a defensive guard here.
Cutwood won't allow Luster to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luster has his hands on Cutwood's head, controlling the position.
Cutwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luster is keeping the position for now.
Luster tries to strike from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cutwood looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Cutwood backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Luster's temple! It sends Luster violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Cutwood celebrates and the doctors try to help Luster!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Carlos Cutwood!
Our winner, Carlos Cutwood, 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.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clam Digger has chosen Body Rott as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Terrance Clam Digger has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Pietrzak
vs
Clam Digger

171 cm
35
144 lbs
33 - 15 - 0

177 cm
34
152 lbs
28 - 11 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu

Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietrzak throws the left hand but Clam Digger avoids the punch easily.
Clam Digger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pietrzak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pietrzak cracks Clam Digger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clam Digger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pietrzak manages to avoid it.
Pietrzak throws a body shot but no joy.
Pietrzak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Clam Digger.
Pietrzak swats away the attempt to clinch by Clam Digger.
Pietrzak feinted with a counter takedown.
Clam Digger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pietrzak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pietrzak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pietrzak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pietrzak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pietrzak attempts a counter takedown but Clam Digger avoids it well and moves away.
Clam Digger lands with an overhand left.
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!
Pietrzak misses the shot to the body.

Clam Digger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clam Digger lands in his opponent's guard.
Pietrzak controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clam Digger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clam Digger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clam Digger trying to control the position from guard on top but Pietrzak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pietrzak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pietrzak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pietrzak keeping moving, preventing Clam Digger from controlling successfully.
Pietrzak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clam Digger is one step ahead there.
Clam Digger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pietrzak controls Clam Digger momentarily but Clam Digger frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger postures up and lands a big shot to Pietrzak's brow.
Clam Digger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clam Digger won't allow Pietrzak to sweep him here.
Clam Digger pushes down on Pietrzak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clam Digger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pietrzak is trying to stand.
Pietrzak tries to get to full guard but Clam Digger has control of the leg.
Clam Digger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clam Digger working the head and body with strikes.
Clam Digger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pietrzak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clam Digger throwing shots but Pietrzak is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak is looking to improve his position.
Clam Digger is keen to just control but Pietrzak is a slippery customer.

Clam Digger 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.
Pietrzak is looking to control Clam Digger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pietrzak avoid being mounted?
Pietrzak is looking for a sweep. Clam Digger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clam Digger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pietrzak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clam Digger wants to free his trapped foot but Pietrzak is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pietrzak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pietrzak is trying to get back to full guard.
Clam Digger lands strikes from half guard.
Pietrzak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clam Digger scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clam Digger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clam Digger won't allow Pietrzak to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Clam Digger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Clam Digger avoids the head kick by Pietrzak.
Clam Digger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pietrzak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clam Digger connects with a looping right hand.
Pietrzak misses with a looping left.
And Clam Digger responds with a good body kick, but Pietrzak manages to step out the way in time.
Nice straight punches there by Clam Digger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clam Digger.
Clam Digger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pietrzak tries to counter with a takedown but Clam Digger is quick to defend against it.
Clam Digger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pietrzak circles away quickly and effectively.
Clam Digger lands with a right hand.
Pietrzak misses with a few strikes there.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pietrzak is looking to score with low kicks.
Pietrzak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pietrzak misses with a body kick.
Pietrzak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pietrzak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pietrzak pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger lands a nice looking body shot.
Clam Digger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clam Digger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pietrzak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clam Digger sprawls and moves away.
Pietrzak takes a swing at Clam Digger's ribcage but misses.
Pietrzak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pietrzak throws a head kick but Clam Digger moves out of range.
Pietrzak misses with a takedown attempt
and Clam Digger counters with a thumping low kick.
Pietrzak blocks a leg kick.
Clam Digger throws a series of punches but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Pietrzak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clam Digger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pietrzak dips to his left and cracks Clam Digger with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Pietrzak.
Clam Digger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pietrzak throws a front kick aimed at Clam Digger's knee but Clam Digger avoids it well.
Clam Digger takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pietrzak throws a body kick that misses.
Pietrzak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clam Digger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clam Digger lands a front kick.
Clam Digger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pietrzak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clam Digger. That's going to slow Pietrzak down.
Clam Digger swings for the body but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Terrance Clam Digger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pietrzak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clam Digger misses with a body shot.
Pietrzak shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clam Digger eats them both and turns towards Pietrzak to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice sprawl there from Pietrzak as Clam Digger shoots in.
Pietrzak attempts a counter takedown but Clam Digger avoids it well and moves away.
Pietrzak moves out of range of the body kick.
Pietrzak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pietrzak, right into the meat.
Pietrzak misses with a combination
and Clam Digger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pietrzak misses with a head kick.
Clam Digger feints the counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pietrzak fails with a takedown attempt.
Pietrzak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pietrzak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clam Digger.
Pietrzak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pietrzak throws a lazy head kick
and Clam Digger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pietrzak feints and then cracks Clam Digger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clam Digger down.
Pietrzak misses with a low kick.
Clam Digger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Clam Digger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clam Digger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pietrzak.
Clam Digger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pietrzak at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clam Digger scores with a nice strike.
Clam Digger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clam Digger wants to land a leg kick but Pietrzak is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clam Digger.
Pietrzak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clam Digger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Clam Digger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clam Digger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clam Digger scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pietrzak looks to land a right hand but Clam Digger moved out of range.
Pietrzak throws a head kick that misses.
Clam Digger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pietrzak checks it well.
Pietrzak tries to counter with a takedown but Clam Digger is quick to defend against it.
Nice uppercut lands for Clam Digger. That snapped Pietrzak's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Clam Digger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pietrzak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pietrzak misses the jab.
Pietrzak moves forwards but Clam Digger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clam Digger blocks a head kick by Pietrzak.
Clam Digger wants to clinch

and Pietrzak counters with a single leg into guard. Clam Digger didn't expect that.

Clam Digger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pietrzak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clam Digger trying to keep a closed guard but Pietrzak is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pietrzak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Clam Digger looking for subs off his back but Pietrzak has passed one foot through into half guard.
Clam Digger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger looking to control.
Pietrzak advances to half guard.
Clam Digger is looking for a sweep. Pietrzak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pietrzak is looking to advance position but Clam Digger won't allow it.
Pietrzak is keen to just control but Clam Digger is a slippery customer.

Clam Digger actively working from the bottom here.
Bartek Pietrzak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrance Clam Digger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pietrzak is thwarting Clam Digger's attempts to control the position.
Clam Digger is looking to improve his position.
Pietrzak trying to control the action but Clam Digger is working from the bottom.
Pietrzak throwing shots but Clam Digger is blocking nicely.
Clam Digger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clam Digger is controlling Pietrzak's trapped leg to prevent Pietrzak from advancing to side control.
Clam Digger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pietrzak.
Clam Digger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clam Digger moves into full guard.
Pietrzak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pietrzak tries to free his leg and advance position but Clam Digger is retaining full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clam Digger.
Pietrzak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pietrzak throws a big shot that misses.

Pietrzak shoots in and gets a takedown into Clam Digger's guard.

Pietrzak drops back looking for a leg! Clam Digger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clam Digger manages to kick Pietrzak off! Pietrzak jumps back into Clam Digger's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pietrzak is fighting to break Clam Digger's control of his arms but Clam Digger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak throws a big right hand that misses.
Terrance Clam Digger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clam Digger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pietrzak.
Clam Digger controls Pietrzak momentarily but Pietrzak frees himself.
Pietrzak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Clam Digger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pietrzak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clam Digger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartek Pietrzak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clam Digger 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Clam Digger!
Terrance Clam Digger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stem Cell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honza Kucera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stem Cell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Cell
vs
Kucera

170 cm
35
141 lbs
33 - 12 - 0

157 cm
26
144 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu
Perkele!

Sun-Tzu
Underworld Clothing

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 33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stem Cell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Honza Kucera!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kucera avoids a kick to the body.
Cell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kucera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cell.
Kucera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice shot lands for Cell.
Cell is looking to clinch but Kucera is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cell throws a looping overhand right but Kucera ducks down to avoid it.
Cell tries to clinch but Kucera is having none of it.
Kucera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kucera shoots in looking for a takedown but Cell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kucera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cell misses its intended target.
Kucera moves out of range as Cell strikes.
Kucera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kucera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kucera tries to land a front kick but Cell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kucera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cell.
Kucera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cell defends it well.
Kucera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab from Cell.

It looks like Honza Kucera has been cut.
Kucera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kucera backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cell jabs at Kucera's body.
Kucera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kucera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kucera.
Cell connects with a nice looking jab.
Cell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cell misses with a hook. Kucera ducked under it nicely.
Kucera misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucera blocks a head kick by Cell.
Kucera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kucera with the counter takedown but Cell avoids it easily.
Cell blocks a leg kick.
Kucera throws a nice head kick!
Kucera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cell.
Cell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cell throws out a powerful jab.
Kucera ducks under a wild hook from Cell.
Kucera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Cell rushes Kucera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Kucera.
Kucera has Cell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kucera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kucera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Kucera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cell controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kucera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cell.
Cell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kucera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kucera can do to turn this around?
A cross from Cell lands.

Kucera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cell is trying to defend but Kucera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Cell actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell works his way to full guard. Good work.

Kucera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kucera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cell is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cell tries to stand but Kucera is controlling from the bottom.
Cell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Kucera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cell uses it to pass to side control.
Cell trying to control the action but Kucera is working from the bottom.
Kucera tries to bench press Cell off him but Cell keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kucera prevents Cell from moving into mount.
Cell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kucera keeps working.
Cell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kucera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cell's best efforts.
Cell prevents Kucera from improving his position.
Cell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kucera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kucera trying to hold on to Cell's head to control him but Cell postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucera is looking to improve his position.
Cell controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kucera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cell.
Kucera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kucera looking for subs from the bottom but Cell mounts him!

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.
Kucera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kucera has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cell wants to control the pace but Kucera is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kucera is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stem Cell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Honza Kucera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A combination from Cell does no damage.
Cell avoids the head kick by Kucera.
A quick step to the side and Cell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stem Cell is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kucera.
Cell scores with a jab.
Kucera throws a head kick that misses
and Cell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kucera avoids the body shot from Cell.
Cell throws an overhand right that lands on Kucera's shoulder, as Kucera tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cell but Cell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kucera keeps the fight on the outside.
Cell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera misses with a takedown
and Kucera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucera moves forwards but Cell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kucera shoots in looking for a takedown but Cell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kucera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Kucera.
Kucera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kucera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kucera somewhat.
Cell throws a combination that misses

and Kucera counters with a single leg into guard. Cell didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cell is pulling down on Kucera's head to control his posture.
Cell can't keep his opponent in guard - Kucera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kucera is stalling here. Cell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kucera seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kucera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kucera keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kucera's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kucera is trying to control Cell's posture but Cell avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cell wants to control but Kucera is keeping him busy.
Kucera manages to get back to half guard.
Cell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stem Cell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cell prevents Kucera from improving his position.
Stem Cell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Kucera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kucera is looking to control Cell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kucera avoid being mounted?
Kucera is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Cell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kucera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stem Cell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cell 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stem Cell!
Our winner, Stem Cell, 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
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rung Thrym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thrym comes to the cage accompanied by We Are - Hollywood Undead. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Thrym
vs
Viulu

195 cm
27
216 lbs
17 - 3 - 1

185 cm
42
215 lbs
36 - 20 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER
Conviction

Perkele!

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 17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Luu Viulu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrym tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Thrym.

Viulu has closed the distance and engaged Thrym in a clinch.
Viulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Thrym's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Viulu - that landed with a thud.
Viulu prevents a body shot from Thrym.
Viulu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thrym up against the cage.

Thrym manages to break the clinch.
Viulu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrym. Thrym obviously looking to wear him down.
Viulu looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viulu tries to counter with a clinch but Thrym shakes him off and moves away.
Viulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Viulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrym swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viulu misses with a left hand
and Thrym counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Thrym finds it's way through Viulu's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym looks to throw the jab but Viulu is out of range.
Viulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thrym manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thrym throws a quick counter head kick but Viulu was just out of range.
Luu Viulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrym lands with a slapping head kick.
Thrym lands a high kick!
Viulu throws the left hand but Thrym avoids the punch easily.

Viulu moves into the clinch.
Viulu stalling in the clinch.
Thrym lands a body punch.

Thrym's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Viulu moves into the clinch.
Thrym tries to throw a body punch but Viulu avoids it by throwing Thrym back against the cage.
Viulu trying to control the position but instead, Thrym has worked for underhooks and has pushed Viulu into the cage.
Viulu working aggressively here.
Viulu leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Thrym breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrym misses with a leg kick.
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viulu.
Luu Viulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viulu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viulu misses with a body shot
and Thrym counters with a nice leg kick.
Viulu slips a jab and a cross from Thrym.

Viulu clinches.
Thrym misses with a punch on the inside.
Viulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Thrym.
Thrym prevents a body shot from Viulu.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym throws a low kick but it's checked well by Viulu.
Thrym lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thrym lunges at Viulu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Viulu's hand.
Viulu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Viulu throws an overhand right that lands on Thrym's shoulder, as Thrym tries to avoid the shot.
Thrym throws a lazy head kick

and Viulu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viulu.

Thrym breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viulu tries to clinch but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thrym lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Viulu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Viulu moves into the clinch.
Viulu is working Thrym over against the cage.
Viulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thrym is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Viulu - that landed with a thud.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viulu.
Viulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viulu tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
Thrym blocks an uppercut.
Viulu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thrym misses with a punch on the inside.

Thrym's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viulu scores with a hook.
Viulu avoids the head kick by Thrym.
Viulu moves in looking to clinch but Thrym pushes him off.
Viulu checks a low kick from Thrym.
Viulu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrym swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viulu swinging wildly here.
Viulu stuns Thrym with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Viulu wants to clinch.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
Viulu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Viulu throws a big shot that misses.
Thrym scores with a head kick.
Rung Thrym is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrym throws out a leg kick but Viulu moves out of range and Thrym only half commits.
Viulu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Viulu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrym. Thrym circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thrym with a nice cross.
Viulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thrym paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viulu tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viulu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thryms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrym.
Viulu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Thrym.
Viulu avoids the head kick by Thrym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu looks to throw the jab but Thrym is out of range.
Thrym misses with a body shot.
Viulu moves in looking to clinch but Thrym pushes him off.
Thrym throws a leg kick which misses Viulu's front leg but catches the back leg as Viulu tries to avoid it.
Viulu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viulu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thrym moves away from the strike by Viulu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thrym lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Viulu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Viulu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Viulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Viulu moves in looking to clinch but Thrym pushes him off.
Thrym lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thrym shoots in for a double leg but Viulu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thrym has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thrym there as he acknowledges the shot.
Viulu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick from Thrym lands but Viulu takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrym. Viulu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viulu wants to counter with a clinch but Thrym pushes him away.
Thrym swats away the attempt to clinch by Viulu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym tries a low kick but Viulu avoids it.
Viulu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrym throws a head kick that Viulu semi-blocks.
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!

Thrym tries to keep at a distance but Viulu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thrym lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viulu backwards.
Viulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Viulu fails to land.
A body shot lands from Viulu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrym.
Viulu misses with a hook from the clinch.

Thrym breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viulu tries to clinch up.
Thrym lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Viulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrym swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Viulu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luu Viulu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viulu misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu stalling.
Viulu looking to slow down the pace here.
Viulu has Thrym pressed against the cage.
Viulu working aggressively here.
Viulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrym has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Viulu after a bit of a struggle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Viulu.
Viulu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thrym up against the cage.
Viulu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Thrym misses with a punch to the body.
Viulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thryms head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Viulu - that landed with a thud.
Viulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Viulu uses good head movement to avoid it.

Thrym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viulu wants to clinch up but Thrym keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrym misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thrym. That's going to slow Viulu down.
Viulu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Viulu tries to clinch up but Thrym circles away and keeps his distance.
Thrym appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thrym.
Thrym connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym throws a head kick that half lands.
Viulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thrym feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Viulu's calf.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Viulu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Viulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrym swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viulu tries to clinch up.
Thrym looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrym.
Viulu throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Viulu wants to clinch.
Viulu is looking to clinch but Thrym is avoiding it.
Thrym slips a jab from Viulu.
Thrym walks into a left hand.
Viulu throws out a loose jab but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viulu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Viulu has managed to clinch.
Viulu throws a head punch that misses.
Viulu stalling in the clinch but Thrym improves position.
Thrym goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thrym struggles to land a body shot inside as Viulu controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Viulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Thrym.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Viulu.
Viulu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Viulu blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Thrym.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrym lands a body punch.
Viulu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Thrym breaks the clinch.
Rung Thrym is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym misses with the combination.
Thrym throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab from Thrym.
Luu Viulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viulu tries to move into range but Thrym moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thrym uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viulu.
Viulu tries to clinch there but Thrym circles away.
As Viulu backs away, Thrym returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thrym keeps the fight on the outside.
Thrym swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viulu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thrym connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Viulu scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrym misses with a leg kick.
Thrym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrym throws a head kick that half lands.
Thrym moves out of range as Viulu strikes.
Viulu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thrym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
Thrym jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Viulu.
Thrym fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Viulu is out of range.
Viulu throws out a counter right but Thrym avoids it with no problem.
Viulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrym is just out of range.
Thrym is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viulu.
Thrym digs a good hook to Viulu's body.
Viulu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrym swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viulu tries to clinch up but Thrym circles away and keeps his distance.
Crunch! Thrym slams his shin into Viulu's torso.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viulu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thrym will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Viulu is looking to clinch but Thrym is avoiding it.
Viulu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thrym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viulu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thrym circles away from the clinch attempt
and Viulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrym digs a good hook to Viulu's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viulu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thrym lands a two punch combo.
Thrym is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viulu can do to turn this around?
Thrym chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thrym dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Viulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Viulu throws the left hand but Thrym avoids the punch easily.
Viulu misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Thrym on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viulu lands with a shot to the body.

Viulu gets a clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!
An out of breath Rung Thrym thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Idi oCrazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judge Machina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judge Machina has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Idi oCrazy's chin.

oCrazy
vs
Machina

181 cm
28
165 lbs
25 - 10 - 0

185 cm
33
162 lbs
24 - 10 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Idi oCrazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Judge Machina!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Idi oCrazy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
oCrazy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machina can pounce on him.
oCrazy throws a jab but it's blocked by Machina.
Machina works oCrazy's body with a nice hook.
Machina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machina is looking to clinch but oCrazy is avoiding it.
Machina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as oCrazy throws out the jab.
oCrazy throws a lazy right hand but Machina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for oCrazy.
Machina scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
oCrazy swings for the body but Machina moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that oCrazy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
oCrazy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
oCrazy swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Machina instigates a clinch.
oCrazy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machina's elbow.
oCrazy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
Machina pushes oCrazy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
oCrazy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machina backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
oCrazy misses with some punches.
oCrazy is pushing Machina up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machina unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Machina tries to land knees in the clinch but oCrazy avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machina lands a body punch.
oCrazy misses with a punch to the body.
oCrazy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
oCrazy swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
oCrazy tries a body shot but Machina blocks it.
oCrazy tries to work over Machina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
oCrazy swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by oCrazy.
oCrazy misses with a short punch on the inside.
oCrazy presses Machina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy scores with a shot to the side of Machina's head.
oCrazy avoiding damage as Machina throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from oCrazy as the two fighters clinch.
Machina connects with a nasty looking knee right to oCrazy's face.
oCrazy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machina misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for oCrazy.
oCrazy struggles to land a body shot inside as Machina controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Machina manages to break the clinch.
oCrazy throws a hook but Machina avoids it easily.
oCrazy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machina on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Machina connects with an inside leg kick.
Machina throws a body kick that misses
and oCrazy counters with a thumping low kick.
Machina takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Machina.
oCrazy misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy avoids the body shot from Machina.
Machina throws a leg kick but oCrazy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
oCrazy throws a leg kick which misses Machina's front leg but catches the back leg as Machina tries to avoid it.
oCrazy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machina misses with a head kick.
Machina doesn't manage to clinch there - oCrazy circles away.
oCrazy misses with a wild body shot.
oCrazy misses with a leg kick.
Machina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
oCrazy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from oCrazy.
Machina stuns oCrazy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machina. oCrazy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judge Machina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy looks to score with a jab to the body but Machina is just out of range.
oCrazy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
oCrazy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machina doesn't seem bothered though.
Machina takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
oCrazy swings for the body but Machina moves out of range.
oCrazy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machina.
Nice uppercut there from Machina.
oCrazy misses with an uppercut. Machina saw that one coming.
oCrazy loads up on a big right hand but Machina slips the punch.
oCrazy swings for the body but Machina moves out of range.
Machina throws a wild body kick that oCrazy sees coming a mile off.
Machina tries to land a leg kick but oCrazy saw it coming and moves away.
Machina throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
oCrazy looks to land a body kick but Machina moved away.
oCrazy tries a low kick but Machina avoids it.
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 Idi oCrazy will probably get the nod.
That's time! oCrazy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

oCrazy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machina at a distance.
A slow jab from oCrazy misses its intended target.
Machina throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from oCrazy misses.
Machina lands with an uppercut that bounces oCrazy off the cage and back into range.
oCrazy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Machina counters with a three punch combo that has oCrazy backing up. oCrazy nods at Machina to acknowledge the strikes.
oCrazy tries a low kick but Machina avoids it.
oCrazy lands with a hook. Machina tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
oCrazy throws a hook but Machina avoids it easily.
Machina let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
oCrazy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machina throws a jab when oCrazy was well out of range.
Machina avoids the body shot from oCrazy.
Machina defending well as oCrazy loads up on a big left hand.
Machina doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from oCrazy is predictable there
and Machina counters with an outside leg kick.
Idi oCrazy is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Machina. That snapped oCrazy's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
oCrazy throws a sloppy head kick and Machina moves out of range easily.
Machina throws a series of punches but oCrazy moves out of range.
oCrazy loads up on a big right hand but Machina slips the punch.
And Machina responds with a good body kick, but oCrazy manages to step out the way in time.
oCrazy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

oCrazy dives in and scores a takedown into Machina's guard.
oCrazy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
oCrazy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machina is keeping the position for now.
oCrazy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
oCrazy trying to control the position from guard on top but Machina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
oCrazy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
oCrazy is working Machina over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
oCrazy postures up.
oCrazy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
oCrazy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machina looking to control.
Machina controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Machina controls oCrazy momentarily but oCrazy frees himself.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
oCrazy thuds his right hand into Machina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Machina moves into the clinch.
oCrazy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machina is defending well.
oCrazy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Machina.
oCrazy tries to work over Machina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
oCrazy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machina using the Thai plumb to throw knees but oCrazy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
oCrazy looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Machina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machina tries a knee to the head but oCrazy blocks it.
oCrazy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machina blocks an uppercut.
A short right from oCrazy on the inside.
Machina is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
oCrazy lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from oCrazy as the two fighters clinch.
Idi oCrazy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machina misses with a punch to the body.
oCrazy controlling the action here for a moment.
Machina using the Thai plumb to throw knees but oCrazy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machina throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but oCrazy blocks it with crossed arms.
oCrazy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machina.
Machina throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Machina scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from oCrazy fails to land.
Machina is looking to break free of the clinch but oCrazy has double underhooks.
oCrazy lands with a left to the head.
Machina trying to stall but oCrazy improves his position.
oCrazy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Idi oCrazy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

oCrazy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machina manages to avoid it.
Machina misses with a wild body shot.
Machina scoring well with a low kick there.
oCrazy lands a leg kick that knocks Machina off balance momentarily.
oCrazy lands with a slapping head kick.
Machina needs to keep his hands up - oCrazy had a free shot at his head there.

Machina is rocked!
oCrazy feints a jab and as Machina dips his head, oCrazy unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Machina right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Machina falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! oCrazy smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Idi oCrazy!
Idi oCrazy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daken Akihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickie Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirty comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dear Penis - Country song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Akihiro
vs
Dirty

172 cm
34
162 lbs
23 - 5 - 1

175 cm
26
155 lbs
16 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER
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KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daken Akihiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dickie Dirty!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akihiro misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Akihiro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akihiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dickie Dirty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akihiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dirty throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Akihiro's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akihiro scores with a jab to the body.
Dirty is looking to slow Akihiro down with leg kicks.
Akihiro misses with a straight right.
Dirty throws a hook to the side of Akihiro's head but Akihiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akihiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dirty misses with a straight right.
Akihiro blocks a head kick by Dirty.
Akihiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dirty manages to avoid it.
Dirty throws a body shot but no joy.
Dirty misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akihiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dirty.
Akihiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dirty follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Dirty looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akihiro!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akihiro wants to control but Dirty postures up.

Dirty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Akihiro taking punishment in the form of punches.

Dirty tries for a kimura but Akihiro is defending well.
Akihiro manages to get back to half guard.
Dirty working over Akihiro with some ground and pound. Akihiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akihiro is looking for a sweep. Dirty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty is taking a breather. Akihiro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Akihiro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dirty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dirty slows the pace down in half guard.
Akihiro is holding on to half guard well.

Dirty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akihiro sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akihiro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Akihiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Akihiro trying to control the position here.
Akihiro working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dirty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dirty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akihiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dirty is out of range.
Dirty checks a low kick from Akihiro.
Dirty misses with a head kick.
Akihiro throws the kick towards the body but Dirty avoids it.
Akihiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daken Akihiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dirty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akihiro has time to react.
Nice shot lands for Dirty.
Dirty cracks Akihiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akihiro misses with a body kick.
A big right from Akihiro misses.
Dirty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dirty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dirty cracks Akihiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akihiro cracks the inside of Dirty's front leg.
Dirty lands a head shot.
Dirty moves out of range as Akihiro throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dickie Dirty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dirty misses the jab.
Dirty fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akihiro is out of range.
Dirty moves out of range of the strikes.
Dirty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dirty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dirty has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dirty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akihiro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dirty throws a looping overhand right but Akihiro ducks down to avoid it.
Akihiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dirty looks for a takedown but Akihiro sprawls well.
Akihiro thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dirty throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dirty.
Dirty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Dirty backs away, Akihiro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dirty misses with a leg kick
and Akihiro counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dirty moves out of range as Akihiro strikes.
Dirty attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Dirty.
Akihiro moves away from the strike by Dirty.
Dirty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akihiro misses the body punch

and Dirty counters with a takedown into side control.
Akihiro is trying to control Dirty's posture but Dirty avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dirty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Akihiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Dirty tries for a kimura but Akihiro is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty wants to control but Akihiro is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Who's going to make the next move?
Dirty trying to control the position but Akihiro is working away.
Dirty looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Akihiro is avoiding damage well.
Akihiro holding on.
Dirty is staying tight to Akihiro's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirty trying to control the action but Akihiro is working from the bottom.
Akihiro tries to buck Dirty off but Dirty is having none of it.
Dirty trying to control the action but Akihiro is working from the bottom.
Dirty creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Akihiro sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Dirty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akihiro has escaped the position, nice work there.

Dirty is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akihiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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.
Who's going to make the next move?

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Akihiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dirty darts in looking for a takedown but Akihiro gets double underhooks and turns Dirty into the cage.
Dirty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick by Dirty misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akihiro misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dirty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Akihiro blocks the leg kick.
Dirty lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dickie Dirty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Akihiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Akihiro digs a good hook to Dirty's body.
Akihiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akihiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Akihiro blocks the low kick.
Akihiro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dirty misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akihiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dickie Dirty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dirty throws a hook but Akihiro avoids it easily.
Dirty swings for the body but Akihiro moves out of range.
Dirty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dirty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akihiro. Dirty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akihiro throws a good cross that connects.
Dirty throws a right hand that misses
and Akihiro counters with a left to the body.
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!
Dirty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dirty throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akihiro tries to land a front kick but Dirty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dirty throws a low kick but Akihiro moves out of range easily.
Akihiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dirty in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty scores with a nice head shot.
Dirty misses with a low kick.
Akihiro clobbers Dirty with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dirty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dirty tries to score with a low kick but Akihiro moves his leg out of the way.
Dirty scores with a jab to the body.
Dirty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akihiro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dirty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Dirty.

Akihiro cracks Dirty with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Akihiro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dirty to stand back up!

Dirty is rocked!

It looks like Dickie Dirty has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Akihiro tenderised Dirty's leg. Dirty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dirty is still on wobbly legs! Can Akihiro finish him?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akihiro.
Dirty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akihiro throws a quick head kick that knocks Dirty silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Akihiro is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daken Akihiro!
In his post fight interview, Daken Akihiro gave a big smile as he said 'Sorry fuckers...The Mongrel is here.'.
The defeated Dickie Dirty had this to say: 'It was an honor stepping in the cage with you!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jami Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz's entrance music is Livin It Up. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Donowitz
vs
Balkan

181 cm
41
163 lbs
55 - 13 - 3

177 cm
32
162 lbs
29 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

KAISER
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 55 - 13 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balkan connects with a body shot.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balkan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balkan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Balkan.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz cracks Balkan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balkan misses with a straight left.
Balkan lands with a shot to the body.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Balkan!
Donowitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz takes a swing at Balkan's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Balkan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balkan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz connects with the punch.
Balkan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balkan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
Balkan lands a front kick.
Balkan scores with a head kick.

It looks like Donny Donowitz has been cut.
Donowitz thuds a left hand into Balkan's body.
Donowitz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balkan misses with a low kick.
Donowitz throws a head kick that Balkan semi-blocks.
Donowitz thows a leg kick but Balkan checks it
and Balkan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Balkan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donowitz.
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!
Balkan throws a low kick, looking for Donowitz's leg but Donowitz calmly moves out of range.
Donowitz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Balkan counters with a straight right hand.
Balkan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donowitz digs a good body shot into Balkan's ribs.
We've been told by Donowitz's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Balkan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Donowitz rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balkan.
It looked like Donowitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Donowitz.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balkan.
Balkan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Balkan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balkan! But no joy.
Balkan misses with a body kick.
Donowitz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balkan throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz tests Balkan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balkan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Donowitz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Balkan works Donowitz's body with a nice hook.
Balkan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkan. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balkan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan throws a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Balkan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Balkan moves out of range of the leg kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Balkan.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
Donowitz cracks the inside of Balkan's front leg.
Balkan misses with a hook
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Balkan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Balkan.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz works Balkan's body with a nice hook.
Balkan is looking to chop away at Donowitz's legs.
Balkan thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Balkan slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Balkan.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balkan sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balkan throws a counter combo.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Balkan.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Balkan catches Donowitz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Balkan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balkan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balkan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Balkan looks to land a body kick but Donowitz moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz is looking to land body kicks.
Balkan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Balkan lands a head shot.
Balkan lands a front kick.
Balkan checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donowitz.
Donowitz tries to score with a low kick but Balkan moves his leg out of the way.
Balkan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balkan wants to slow Donowitz down by chopping away at his legs.
Jami Balkan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balkan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donowitz momentarily.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
Balkan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donowitz checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Balkan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
Balkan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balkan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkan slips a jab from Donowitz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Balkan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab lands there for Donowitz.
Balkan walks into a stiff left hand from Donowitz.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Balkan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balkan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balkan.
Balkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz lands a jab to Balkan's midsection.
Donowitz throws a front kick aimed at Balkan's knee but Balkan avoids it well.
Donowitz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balkan throws a low kick but Donowitz moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Balkan.
Donowitz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Balkan looks to land a body kick but Donowitz moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balkan throws out a powerful jab.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balkan.
A clash of legs there as Donowitz blocks the low kick.
Balkan throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donowitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balkan.
Donowitz lands a jab to the head.
Balkan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balkan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Balkan throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Donowitz connects with a nice looking jab.
Balkan wants to slow Donowitz down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz misses the body punch
and Balkan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balkan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balkan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
A jab lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Balkan scores with a push kick.
Balkan connects with the punch.
Donowitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balkan doesn't seem bothered though.
Balkan slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a hook
and Balkan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balkan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balkan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a hook but Balkan avoids it easily.
Balkan only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan lands a right hook 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!
Balkan misses with a hook
and Balkan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balkan.
Donowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balkan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Balkan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donowitz's sensitive parts.
Donowitz avoids a kick to the body.
Donowitz throws out a powerful jab.
Balkan just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz misses with a hook. Balkan ducked under it nicely.
Balkan misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Balkan.
Donowitz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Balkan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balkan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Balkan does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jami Balkan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Donowitz throws a leg kick but Balkan moved away.
Balkan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donowitz counters with a low kick, right behind Balkan 's knee.
Good standup being displayed there by Donowitz as he connects with a hook.
Balkan feints and then cracks Donowitz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donowitz down.
Balkan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donowitz is looking to slow Balkan down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Balkan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
letting Balkan counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Balkan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balkan tries a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balkan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Donowitz finds it's way round the side to connect with Balkan's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz throws a lazy uppercut
and Balkan counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
Good work by Donowitz as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Balkan. That snapped Donowitz's head back.
Donowitz thows a body kick. Balkan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Donowitz takes a swing at Balkan's ribcage but misses.
Balkan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donowitz lunges at Balkan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Balkan's hand.
Balkan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donowitz throws a leg kick
enabling Balkan to counter with a crisp jab.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balkan throws out the jab.
Donowitz dodges the punch combination from Balkan.
Balkan connects with a leg kick. Donowitz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balkan misses with a lunging right hand
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz with a nice cross.
Balkan tries to move into range but Donowitz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Balkan throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Balkan checks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balkan, right into the meat.
Balkan throws a low kick, looking for Donowitz's leg but Donowitz calmly moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donowitz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donowitz.
Balkan lands a body shot.
Balkan misses with a head kick.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Balkan manages to avoid it.
Balkan checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan tries to land a leg kick but Donowitz saw it coming and moves away.
Donowitz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Balkan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz takes a swing at Balkan's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Balkan just manages to avoid it.
Balkan misses with a hook to the body
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Donowitz lands a lovely overhand right.
Balkan lands an overhand right.
Donowitz is looking to slow Balkan down with leg kicks.
Balkan misses with a double jab.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Balkan throws an off balance right hand
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Balkan misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donowitz.
Balkan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balkan scrambles back to his feet.
Balkan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Balkan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balkan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Balkan down.
Balkan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Balkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz throws a low kick, looking for Balkan's leg but Balkan calmly moves out of range.
Balkan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donowitz with a body shot.
Donowitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
Balkan throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Balkan motions for Donowitz to come forward. Balkan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Balkan moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Donowitz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balkan.
Balkan swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balkan thinks about the counter body kick.
Balkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the head.
Balkan misses with a left hand
and Donowitz counters with an outside leg kick.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Donowitz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Donowitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balkan lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Balkan.
Balkan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Donowitz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Balkan moves away and avoids it.
Balkan checks a low kick from Donowitz.
Balkan misses the shot to the body.
Balkan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
Balkan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balkan blocks a jab.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
letting Balkan counter with a right hand.
Donowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Balkan on the side of the head.
Balkan tries to land a leg kick but Donowitz saw it coming and moves away.
Balkan takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Balkan throws a solid leg kick but Donowitz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balkan.
Balkan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balkan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donowitz scores with a punch to the head.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balkan.
Balkan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Balkan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donowitz dodges the punch combination from Balkan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Donowitz misses its target.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balkan.
The fighters circling - Balkan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Donowitz does it's job there.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Balkan is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Balkan down.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Balkan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balkan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Donowitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Balkan moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balkan.
Donowitz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donowitz there as he acknowledges the shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Balkan.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Balkan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
Balkan is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Donowitz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Balkan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balkan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balkan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Balkan blocks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Donowitz in his tracks.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Balkan.
A swing and a miss from Balkan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Balkan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balkan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donowitz with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkan misses with a jab to the body
and Donowitz counters with a left to the body.
Balkan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balkan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Balkan.
Balkan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Balkan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Balkan down.
Balkan scores with a jab. Donowitz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A cross from Donowitz lands.
A left lands for Donowitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Balkan misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donowitz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donowitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Balkan does no damage.
Balkan just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balkan throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balkan throws a solid leg kick but Donowitz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balkan.
Balkan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Balkan is out of range.
Donowitz is looking to chop away at Balkan's legs.
Nice body kick there by Donowitz.
Balkan misses with a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Donowitz as he connects with a hook.
Balkan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donowitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Balkan throws a good cross that connects.
Balkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Balkan swings widly with a right hand
and Donowitz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Balkan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donowitz.
Donowitz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balkan misses with a straight right.
Donowitz avoids a kick to the body.
Donowitz looks to land a body kick but Balkan moved away.
A shot to the liver by Balkan. Beautiful body shot.
Donowitz lands a glancing blow to the side of Balkan's head.
Balkan misses with a low kick.
Jami Balkan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balkan checks a leg kick nicely.
Balkan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz works the jab nicely.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Donowitz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balkan scores with a body shot.
Balkan misses with an uppercut.
Balkan throws a sloppy body shot
letting Donowitz counter with a right hand.
Balkan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balkan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Balkan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz lands a nice looking body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Donowitz. Beautiful body shot.
Balkan swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Balkan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz connects with a nice looking jab.
Donowitz lands a body shot.
Donowitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balkan.
Balkan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balkan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balkan throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz tried to counter with a leg kick but Balkan avoided it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick.
Donowitz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Balkan.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz cracks Balkan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balkan tries to land a front kick but Donowitz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donowitz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Balkan misses with a body shot.
Balkan throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
Balkan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donowitz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Balkan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donowitz scores with a nice head shot.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balkan was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donowitz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Donowitz!
Donny Donowitz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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