ROTR 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Diaz
vs
Jackson

183 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

173 cm
26
157 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nathan Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Troy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KING OF PAIN in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Diaz with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.

Jackson clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Diaz jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Jackson stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.

Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jackson is looking to defend but Diaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jackson! Diaz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jackson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nathan Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Nathan Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Allahu Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Hill (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.

Akbar
vs
Hill

178 cm
19
148 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Allahu Akbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocky Hill!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Akbar coming out on top.
Nice cross by Akbar.
Akbar slips a jab from Hill.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Hill lands a nice hook to Akbar's body. Akbar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akbar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Rocky Hill has been cut.
Akbar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akbar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akbar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akbar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Akbar is just out of range.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rocky Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akbar slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
Akbar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hill falls off balance throwing a combination

so Akbar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Hill uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Akbar lands a two punch combo.
Akbar lands with an uppercut that bounces Hill off the cage and back into range.
Hill walks into a stiff left hand from Akbar.
Akbar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
Akbar tries to counter with a takedown but Hill is quick to defend against it.
A nice combination there by Akbar.

Hill is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill throws a combination that misses
and Akbar counters with a crisp right that sends Hill to the canvas! Akbar follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allahu Akbar!
Allahu Akbar took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Praise Allah! '.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Mayhew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Mayhew
vs
Berg

189 cm
20
191 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darren Mayhew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gustav Berg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhew closes the distance and clinches up with Berg, looking for a takedown. Mayhew pushes Berg against the cage but Berg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mayhew definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berg missing with a left hand there. Mayhew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayhew throws a quick counter head kick but Berg was just out of range.

Berg forces Mayhew back against the cage and clinches.
Berg lands a body shot.
Berg lands a body punch.
A short right from Berg on the inside.
Mayhew jumps guard but Berg stands there with Mayhew around his waist. Mayhew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Berg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Berg scores with a shot to the side of Mayhew's head.
A short body shot lands from Berg as the two fighters clinch.
Mayhew is breathing heavily.
Berg gets through Mayhew's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Berg.
Berg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berg scores with a shot to the side of Mayhew's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Berg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berg.

Mayhew is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berg.
Oh Mayhew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berg digs a right hand underneath Mayhew's ribcage. Mayhew let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Berg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Berg.
Good body shot from Berg.
Berg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Berg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berg creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mayhew's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mayhew drops to his knees and Berg pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Berg!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mzai Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Uno
vs
Snow

183 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mzai Uno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brian Snow!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uno cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Brian Snow has been cut.
Brian Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uno finds it's way round the side to connect with Snow's head.

Snow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Uno's guard.

Snow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Uno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Uno has escaped and now he's on top!

Uno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snow on the ground.

Snow is looking for a triangle here but Uno uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Snow trying to remain calm as Uno controls from the top position.
Snow is looking for a sweep.
Uno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working.
Snow is looking to regain half guard here but Uno keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Uno is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow is working to get back to half guard.
Snow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snow keeps trying to improve his position.
Uno trying to control but Snow is having none of it.
Snow swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno prevents Snow from getting the reversal.
Snow swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Snow is trying to escape the mount.
Snow is still trying to improve position.
Snow regains half guard.
Uno stalling away here and it's allowed Snow to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Uno has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Snow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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

Snow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Uno from controlling successfully.
Snow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Snow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uno is posturing up here but Snow has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Uno tries to roll out but it's too tight and Uno has to tap! Slick submission there by Snow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Snow!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kravmaga McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor has chosen Shoot to Thrill -AC/DC as his entrance music. James Kicker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kicker
vs
McGregor

182 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Kicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kravmaga McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor is trying to drag Kicker to the mat but Kicker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kicker lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.

Kicker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor goes for a double leg but Kicker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kicker continues to drive forward.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGregor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kicker's waist but Kicker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGregor off to one side.
James Kicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kravmaga McGregor.

McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kicker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGregor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kicker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Kicker breaks the clinch.
McGregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kicker lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kicker counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Kravmaga McGregor has been cut.
McGregor looks winded!
Kicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kicker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker cracks McGregor with a good jab.
Kicker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kicker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

McGregor is rocked!
Kicker cracks McGregor with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McGregor tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kicker pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McGregor is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kicker!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Barrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Luther King Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Jr has chosen MLK tribute as his entrance music. The key to victory for Tyler Barrol has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Barrol
vs
Luther King Jr

175 cm
26
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

150 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Leviathan Clothing

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Barrol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Luther King Jr!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barrol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King Jr fails with the takedown
and Barrol counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King Jr misses with a takedown
and Barrol counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler Barrol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Luther King Jr.
King Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King Jr misses with an uppercut
letting Barrol counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Barrol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King Jr throws a combination that misses
and Barrol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Barrol counters with a straight right hand.
King Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barrol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Barrol counters with a stiff right hand.

Barrol gets caught flat footed, as King Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
King Jr slips nicely into half guard.
King Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
King Jr trying to control from half guard but Barrol is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

King Jr has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Barrol defend it? King Jr steps over the head and cranks it - Barrol is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for King Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martin Luther King Jr!
Our winner, Martin Luther King Jr, 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.
In defeat, Tyler Barrol stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am cocky in prediction. I am confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat. I took a chance and it didn't work. Congrats to him for defeating me. I will be back! Thanks to Sully's and my coaches.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tweedle Dum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Pervis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dum
vs
Pervis

200 cm
26
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Leviathan Clothing

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tweedle Dum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nelson Pervis!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Dum drops Pervis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pervis looks back up at him and smiles so Dum waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Pervis is rocked!
Dum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pervis.
Pervis is still on wobbly legs! Can Dum finish him?
Dum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pervis with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dum moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pervis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dum.
Dum works on Pervis's body with a couple of short punches.
Pervis seems to have recovered his senses.
Dum pushes Pervis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dum scores with a shoulder strike.
Dum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dum creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pervis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pervis drops to his knees and Dum pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tweedle Dum!
Tweedle Dum gave a mention to Leviathan Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luigi Linguine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linguine has chosen Scarface - I Seen A Man Die as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Emelianenko
vs
Linguine

195 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
267 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Good knees
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aleksandr Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luigi Linguine!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Linguine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Linguine walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Emelianenko drives through and clinches with Linguine against the cage.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the head.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.

Emelianenko jumps into guard, dragging Linguine to the mat.
Linguine wanted to stand there but Emelianenko had control of the position.

Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Linguine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Linguine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Linguine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Linguine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Linguine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Emelianenko's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emelianenko looking for a triangle here. Linguine is fighting it but it looks tight! Emelianenko pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Linguine is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aleksandr Emelianenko!
Aleksandr Emelianenko made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Fuck your predictions! I'm the best!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bullar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleva Mansikkamaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Patrick Bullar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Patrick Bullar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bullar
vs
Mansikkamaa

173 cm
26
146 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

181 cm
26
159 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Leviathan Clothing

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrick Bullar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaleva Mansikkamaa!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mansikkamaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Bullar's head.
Mansikkamaa scores with a nice head shot.

Bullar moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mansikkamaa.
Mansikkamaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mansikkamaa's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mansikkamaa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bullar has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mansikkamaa works on Bullar's body with a couple of short punches.
Bullar scores with a shot to the side of Mansikkamaa's head.
Bullar struggles to land a body shot inside as Mansikkamaa controls his hands.

Mansikkamaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bullar tries to clinch but Mansikkamaa moves out of range.
Mansikkamaa with a nice cross.
Mansikkamaa swinging wildly here.
Mansikkamaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bullar is out of range.
Bullar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bullar scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansikkamaa throws out a loose jab but Bullar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bullar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mansikkamaa in his tracks.
Bullar scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Kaleva Mansikkamaa has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mansikkamaa.
A big left from Mansikkamaa misses.
Mansikkamaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullar was well out of range. Poor timing from Mansikkamaa.
Mansikkamaa throws a hook but Bullar blocks it.
Mansikkamaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullar was well out of range. Poor timing from Mansikkamaa.
Mansikkamaa misses with a right hand
and Mansikkamaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mansikkamaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bullar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bullar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mansikkamaa misses with an uppercut. Bullar saw that one coming.
Mansikkamaa tries to work over Bullar's front leg with a kick but Bullar checks it.

Mansikkamaa tries to keep at a distance but Bullar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mansikkamaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bullar.
Mansikkamaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikkamaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Mansikkamaa breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikkamaa is looking to slow Bullar down with leg kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mansikkamaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansikkamaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Bullar misses the target.
Bullar is looking to clinch but Mansikkamaa is avoiding it.
Mansikkamaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mansikkamaa thumps Bullar with a low kick.
Nice shot by Bullar.
Mansikkamaa misses with an uppercut.
Mansikkamaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Bullar.
Mansikkamaa throws the kick towards the body but Bullar avoids it.
Mansikkamaa wants to land a leg kick but Bullar is out of range.
Mansikkamaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Mansikkamaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mansikkamaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bullar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mansikkamaa scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullar looks to land a left hand but Mansikkamaa moved out of range nicely.
Mansikkamaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullar was well out of range. Poor timing from Mansikkamaa.
Mansikkamaa loads up on a big right hand but Bullar slips the punch.
Mansikkamaa misses with a hook.
Mansikkamaa lands a jab to the head.
Bullar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mansikkamaa's head backwards.
Bullar tries to clinch up but Mansikkamaa circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Mansikkamaa misses.

Bullar gets a clinch.
Mansikkamaa misses with some punches.
Mansikkamaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Mansikkamaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansikkamaa. Bullar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansikkamaa swings for the body but Bullar moves out of range.
Bullar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bullar connects with a right hand. Mansikkamaa shakes it off.
Kaleva Mansikkamaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bullar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullar ducks under a wild hook from Mansikkamaa.
Bullar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansikkamaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bullar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mansikkamaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bullar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bullar looks to land a left hand but Mansikkamaa moved out of range nicely.
Mansikkamaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bullar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mansikkamaa misses with a hook to the body
and Bullar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mansikkamaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansikkamaa. Bullar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansikkamaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mansikkamaa throws out a leg kick but Bullar moves out of range and Mansikkamaa only half commits.
Bullar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mansikkamaa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bullar blocks it well.
Mansikkamaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Mansikkamaa misses its intended target.
Bullar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mansikkamaa throws out the jab.
Mansikkamaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bullar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaleva Mansikkamaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaleva Mansikkamaa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mansikkamaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Mansikkamaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mansikkamaa wants to slow Bullar down by chopping away at his legs.

Bullar rushes Mansikkamaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bullar misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bullar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bullar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bullar misses with the head strike.
Bullar blocking some punches.
Mansikkamaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Bullar as the two fighters clinch.
Bullar throws a head punch that misses.
Mansikkamaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bullar has a couple of punches blocked by Mansikkamaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mansikkamaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bullar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bullar lands a right hand.
Bullar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bullar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikkamaa scores with a shot to the side of Bullar's head.
Mansikkamaa blocks an uppercut.
Mansikkamaa lands a right hand.
Mansikkamaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bullar misses with a punch on the inside.
Mansikkamaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Bullar.
Bullar lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansikkamaa is stalling here.
Mansikkamaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patrick Bullar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mansikkamaa taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Mansikkamaa scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullar lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullar.
Mansikkamaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mansikkamaa has a couple of punches blocked by Bullar.
Mansikkamaa trying to stall but Bullar improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mansikkamaa.
Bullar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mansikkamaa backwards.
Mansikkamaa blocking some punches.

Mansikkamaa breaks from the clinch.
Mansikkamaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mansikkamaa 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 Bullar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bullar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mansikkamaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bullar counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Bullar has closed the distance and engaged Mansikkamaa in a clinch.
Mansikkamaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bullar backwards.
Mansikkamaa taking a breather.
Mansikkamaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bullar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bullar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bullar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansikkamaa misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullar.
Mansikkamaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Mansikkamaa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bullar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bullar throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansikkamaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bullar.
Mansikkamaa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mansikkamaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullar.
Mansikkamaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bullar scores with a shot to the side of Mansikkamaa's head.

Mansikkamaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bullar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mansikkamaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mansikkamaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mansikkamaa misses with an uppercut. Bullar saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansikkamaa misses with the combination.
Bullar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bullar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mansikkamaa thows a body kick. Bullar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullar staying out of range there.
Mansikkamaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bullar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mansikkamaa misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Bullar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mansikkamaa throws a shot from downtown. Bullar moves away and avoids it.
Bullar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mansikkamaa thumps Bullar with a low kick.
Bullar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mansikkamaa.
Mansikkamaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mansikkamaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mansikkamaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bullar moves in looking to clinch but Mansikkamaa pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kaleva Mansikkamaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kaleva Mansikkamaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mansikkamaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. Bullar catches Mansikkamaa right on the button with a cross.
Mansikkamaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Mansikkamaa takes a swing at Bullar's ribcage but misses.
Mansikkamaa tries to work over Bullar's front leg with a kick but Bullar checks it.
Bullar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Bullar clinches up against the cage.
Mansikkamaa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bullar gets through Mansikkamaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bullar throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansikkamaa.

Mansikkamaa breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Mansikkamaa misses.
Bullar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bullar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bullar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mansikkamaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mansikkamaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikkamaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullar manages to avoid it.
Bullar scores with a jab to the head.
Bullar moves in looking to clinch but Mansikkamaa pushes him off.
Mansikkamaa misses with a jab to the body
and Bullar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mansikkamaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Mansikkamaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mansikkamaa misses with a hook. Bullar ducked under it nicely.
Bullar is looking to counter punch.
Mansikkamaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mansikkamaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bullar.
Mansikkamaa throws a leg kick
letting Bullar counter with a right hand.
Mansikkamaa wants to land a leg kick but Bullar is out of range.
Mansikkamaa tries to land a body kick
and Bullar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Bullar closes the distance and clinches.
Mansikkamaa misses with a body punch.
Mansikkamaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mansikkamaa looking to slow down the pace here.
Patrick Bullar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikkamaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansikkamaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Bullar gets an underhook and turns Mansikkamaa into the cage.
Nice body punch from Bullar.
Mansikkamaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bullar misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullar.
Mansikkamaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bullar works on Mansikkamaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bullar as Mansikkamaa tries to tie him up.
Mansikkamaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bullar.
Mansikkamaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mansikkamaa stalling in the clinch but Bullar improves position.
Bullar throws a head punch that misses.
Bullar digs a right hand underneath Mansikkamaa's ribcage. Mansikkamaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bullar blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansikkamaa tries to throw a body punch but Bullar avoids it by throwing Mansikkamaa back against the cage.
Bullar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mansikkamaa trying to stall but Bullar improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Bullar fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mansikkamaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bullar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bullar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Mansikkamaa breaks from the clinch.
Mansikkamaa tried to score with a low kick but Bullar checks it.

Bullar gets a clinch.
Mansikkamaa misses with some punches.
Mansikkamaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Mansikkamaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bullar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mansikkamaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Mansikkamaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullar wants to clinch up but Mansikkamaa keeps it at a distance.
Bullar wants to clinch up but Mansikkamaa keeps it at a distance.
Mansikkamaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansikkamaa.
Bullar connects with a jab.
Mansikkamaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bullar is out of range and Mansikkamaa settles back down.
Mansikkamaa misses with an uppercut
and Bullar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bullar clinches with his opponent.
Bullar misses with a punch to the body.
Kaleva Mansikkamaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mansikkamaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bullar misses with some punches.
Mansikkamaa slows down the pace here.
Mansikkamaa blocking some punches.
Mansikkamaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Bullar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mansikkamaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

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