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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mace Blackblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Nibali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackblood comes to the cage accompanied by Gorgoroth Open the Gates. 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.

Blackblood
vs
Nibali

185 cm
19
202 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
186 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mace Blackblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Nibali!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nibali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blackblood avoids the body shot from Nibali.
Nibali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blackblood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nibali's coach down at Crassus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nibali's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nibali ducks under a wild hook from Blackblood.
Nibali is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blackblood with a body shot.
Blackblood moves out of range as Nibali strikes.
Blackblood lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Nibali misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blackblood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nibali - the referee stops the clock and Blackblood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nibali. Blackblood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackblood misses the target.
Nibali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blackblood throwing a counter right hand but Nibali manages to avoid it.
Nibali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Blackblood has Nibali up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackblood throws an elbow that misses.
Nibali unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Nibali misses with a body punch.
Nibali struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackblood controls his hands.
Nibali manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nibali unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Nibali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nibali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nibali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Nibali.

It looks like Mace Blackblood has been cut.
Nibali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blackblood moves in looking to clinch but Nibali pushes him off.
Blackblood throws the left hand but Nibali avoids the punch easily.
Blackblood ducks right into an uppercut from Nibali.
Nibali scoring well with a low kick there.
Blackblood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackblood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Blackblood misses.
A solid body kick from Nibali.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nibali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nibali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blackblood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nibali can pounce on him.
Blackblood wants to clinch
and Nibali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nibali throws out a loose jab but Blackblood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nibali. That's going to slow Blackblood down.
Nibali swings for the body but Blackblood moves out of range.
Nibali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nibali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackblood.
Nibali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackblood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nibali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blackblood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nibali. Blackblood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackblood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nibali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nibali throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nibali misses with a two punch combination.
Blackblood looks to throw the jab but Nibali is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nibali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Nibali. Beautiful body shot.
Nibali misses with a hook.
Blackblood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nibali swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackblood.
Blackblood moves out of range as Nibali strikes.
Nibali scores with a hook to the body. Blackblood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nibali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blackblood under the eye.
Nibali connects with the punch.
Blackblood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nibali.
As Blackblood backs off Nibali throws a huge counter combo but Blackblood manages to avoid it all.
Good leg kick by Nibali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nibali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackblood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nibali lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackblood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nibali counters with an inside leg kick.
Nibali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackblood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackblood scores with a hook to the body. Nibali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Nibali moves into the clinch.
Nibali missing with knees to the body.
Nibali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nibali misses with a knee strike.
Blackblood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Blackblood.
Nibali lands a good knee to the midsection. Blackblood won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from Nibali.
Nibali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackblood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Blackblood.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nibali slowing the pace effectively.
Nibali blocks an elbow strike from Blackblood.
Nibali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blackblood avoids it.
Blackblood lands an elbow just above Nibali 's eye.
Blackblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Nibali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mace Blackblood's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nibali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blackblood's sensitive parts.
Blackblood is looking to clinch.
Blackblood throws a sloppy head kick and Nibali moves out of range easily.
Nibali cracks a nice hook into Blackblood's ribs.
Blackblood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackblood swings for the body but Nibali moves out of range.
Blackblood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nibali clobbers Blackblood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Blackblood clinches with his opponent.
Nibali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Nibali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nibali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackblood backwards.
Nibali has Blackblood pushed against the cage.
Nibali lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackblood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blackblood lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackblood misses with a punch to the body.
Nibali looking to stall.
Nibali wants to stall.
Nibali will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blackblood up against the cage.

Nibali successfully pulls guard.
Blackblood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Nibali working for a triangle but Blackblood defends it easily.
Nibali is trying to control the position but Blackblood postures up.
Blackblood keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nibali's head.
Blackblood landing some decent shots from guard.
Nibali looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackblood wants to control from the top but Nibali keeps moving.
Blackblood postures up in Nibali's guard and throws a big left but Nibali blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackblood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Nibali looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackblood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blackblood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nibali controls Blackblood momentarily but Blackblood frees himself.

Nibali is looking for a triangle but Blackblood pushes his legs off easily.
Nibali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackblood.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nibali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nibali keeping moving, preventing Blackblood from controlling successfully.
Blackblood is in close to Nibali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blackblood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackblood stands up over Nibali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blackblood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blackblood trying to control but Nibali is working from the bottom.
Nibali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackblood.
Nibali trying to control the position.

Nibali escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blackblood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Blackblood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nibali has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackblood has managed to get both his arms back between Nibali's legs - danger averted.
Blackblood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blackblood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Nibali is looking for a triangle but Blackblood pushes his legs off easily.
Blackblood postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blackblood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blackblood working some strikes from top position.
Blackblood trying to control but Nibali is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vincenzo Nibali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mace Blackblood's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Blackblood lands a lovely overhand right.
Blackblood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blackblood is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nibali lands a leg kick that knocks Blackblood off balance momentarily.
Nibali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nibali ducks under a wild hook from Blackblood.
Vincenzo Nibali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nibali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blackblood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blackblood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nibali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackblood misses with a straight right.

Blackblood pushes Nibali up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackblood blocking some punches.
Nibali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nibali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackblood backwards.

Nibali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackblood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibali tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blackblood, as that shot connected.
Nibali moves out of range of the strikes.
Nibali misses with a low kick.
Blackblood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nibali to score with a decent uppercut.
Nibali lands with a nice body punch.
Nibali tries a head kick but it misses.
Nibali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackblood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nibali.
Nibali swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Blackblood moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Blackblood.
Nibali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nibali lands an uppercut.
Nibali jumps guard but Blackblood stands there with Nibali around his waist. Nibali gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blackblood lands an elbow inside that Nibali shrugs off.
Mace Blackblood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nibali.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blackblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blackblood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nibali looking to throw knees to the head but Blackblood is blocking nicely.
Blackblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Blackblood.
Blackblood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blackblood lands an elbow inside that Nibali shrugs off.
Nibali tries to pull guard but Blackblood holds him up against the cage and eventually Nibali drops back down to his feet.
Nibali looking to stall.
Blackblood misses with a punch to the body.
Nibali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nibali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nibali trying to control the position but instead, Blackblood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nibali into the cage.
Nibali lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood lands a damaging elbow.
Blackblood blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blackblood throws an elbow but misses.
Nibali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blackblood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Blackblood.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blackblood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nibali's brow.
Blackblood tries to throw a body punch but Nibali avoids it by throwing Blackblood back against the cage.
Blackblood misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Nibali.
Blackblood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nibali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackblood pushes Nibali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nibali connects with a knee to the head.
Blackblood tries a body shot but Nibali blocks it.
Nibali tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nibali obliges.
Mace Blackblood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nibali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mace Blackblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincenzo Nibali.
Blackblood misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nibali struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackblood controls his hands.
Blackblood lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackblood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blackblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blackblood.

Nibali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackblood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nibali feints a counter leg kick.
Blackblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nibali moves away.

Blackblood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blackblood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nibali backwards.
Nibali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackblood backwards.
Blackblood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nibali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nibali misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Blackblood.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackblood.
Blackblood working aggressively here.
Nibali blocks a body shot from Blackblood.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mace Blackblood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nibali 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Nibali!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayko Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarome Patches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Oswald
vs
Patches

187 cm
21
266 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
262 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rayko Oswald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarome Patches!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oswald throws an overhand right that lands on Patches's shoulder, as Patches tries to avoid the shot.
Patches raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oswald moves out of range of the leg kick from Patches.
Patches keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oswald.
Patches throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Rayko Oswald has been cut.
Oswald lands with an uppercut that bounces Patches off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Patches. Those never looked like landing.
Patches throws a leg kick
enabling Oswald to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Jarome Patches has been cut.
Patches defending well as Oswald loads up on a big left hand.
Patches throws the kick towards the body but Oswald avoids it.

Oswald drops Patches with a beautiful combination! Patches stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Oswald is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patches slips under a jab from Oswald.
Patches looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oswald throws a hook to the side of Patches's head but Patches sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patches takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

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

Patches is rocked!
Oswald delivers a nice body kick.
Patches is still on wobbly legs! Can Oswald finish him?
Patches looks winded!
Crack! Oswald connects with the perfect overhand right and Patches falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Oswald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rayko Oswald!
Rayko Oswald 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charley Hanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanagan comes into the arena with Cro Mags - We Gotta Know blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hanagan
vs
Johnson

180 cm
19
225 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

194 cm
21
215 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charley Hanagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Hanagan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Hanagan pulls guard successfully.

Hanagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Hanagan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanagan is controlling him.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanagan working away.

That's two 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.

Hanagan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Johnson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hanagan yanks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hanagan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charley Hanagan!
In his post fight interview, Charley Hanagan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

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

Knox
vs
Gariniho

185 cm
21
190 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
188 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archibald Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neyman Gariniho!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gariniho connects with a leg kick. Knox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gariniho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gariniho misses with the body kick
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gariniho misses the target.
Gariniho throws a series of strikes that have Knox backpedaling.
Gariniho throws a big shot that misses.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gariniho ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Gariniho lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Gariniho misses.
Gariniho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gariniho blocks a jab.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gariniho.
Knox jabs at Gariniho's body.
Gariniho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gariniho throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox throws a leg kick but Gariniho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gariniho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Gariniho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gariniho misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
Gariniho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gariniho throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Gariniho takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Gariniho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Gariniho moves out of range easily.

Knox feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gariniho sprawling to the canvas! Gariniho rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knox finish him?!

Gariniho is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crack! Knox connects with the perfect overhand right and Gariniho falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Archibald Knox!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Chester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson has chosen Wait and Bleed by Slipknot as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chester
vs
Lawson

170 cm
21
185 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Chester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chester tries to bum rush Lawson with a series of wild strikes but Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Lawson gets a clinch.

Lawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Chester has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chester goes for a double leg but Lawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lawson continues to drive forward.
Chester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawson.
Chester shoots and misses
and Chester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Chester gets tackled into the cage by Lawson. Lawson maintains the clinch.
Lawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chester controls his hands.
Lawson lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawson.
Lawson can't find room to land a body shot as Chester controls the action.
Lawson lands an uppercut.
Lawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Lawson.
Lawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Chester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chester throws a big counter combination but Lawson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lawson throws a hook but Chester blocks it.
Lawson scores with a shot to the body.
Lawson lands with a cross.
Lawson clobbers Chester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chester moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
Chester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson.
Lawson works Chester's body with a nice hook.
Chester shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawson sprawls well. He's pushed Chester's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lawson. That's going to slow Chester down.
Lawson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lawson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawson circles away.
Chester throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Lawson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lawson works the jab nicely.
Chester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawson sprawls well. Lawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chester gets slowly back to his feet.
Chester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chester shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lawson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Chester throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lawson was covering up waiting for the punch and Chester finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson wants to stand up but Chester is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chester is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chester stays in close to Lawson's body and controls the position.

Lawson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chester off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Lawson.
Chester throws a right and a left that Lawson avoids nicely.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lawson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lawson leaves Chester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chester walks into a jab.
Chester misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chester or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawson, which made it look bad.

Lawson closes the distance and clinches.
Chester blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson is pressed up against the cage. Chester has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawson down to the mat. Lawson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Lawson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chester dives in and scores a takedown into Lawson's guard.
Chester wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.

Lawson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Lawson moves into range and clinches up with Chester.
A right handed body shot lands from Lawson.
Lawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chester's elbow.
Lawson misses with a punch to the body.
Chester drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chester tries for a takedown but Lawson manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson tries a body shot but Chester blocks it.
Lawson is working Chester over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson keeps control of Chester as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chester tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Lawson.

Lawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson moves out of range as Chester strikes.
Chester fails with the takedown.
Lawson slips a jab and a cross from Chester.
Lawson looks to throw the jab but Chester is out of range.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but Chester moved out of range nicely.

Lawson darts in and clinches Chester up against the cage.

Lawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John Chester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chester.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lawson, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chester shoots in but Lawson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chester throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.

Chester is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lawson's half guard.

Lawson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chester keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chester has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lawson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chester is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawson.
Still in the clinch, Lawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chester looking for a takedown.
Lawson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chester tries to pull guard but Lawson won't allow it.
Lawson lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Lawson.
Lawson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lawson duly obliges.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawson. That snapped Chester's head back.
Lawson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chester's hands.

Lawson clinches up with Chester and pushes him back against the cage.
Chester has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lawson lands a shot to the body.
Lawson prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawson lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson stalling in the clinch.
Chester changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson fails to land with a series of punches.
Chester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chester's head.
Lawson tries to clinch up but Chester circles away and keeps his distance.
Chester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawson avoids it really well and circles away.
Lawson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chester misses with a series of wild punches.
Chester looks for a takedown but Lawson sprawls well.
The crowd cheers as Lawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chester doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lawson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chester changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawson tries to avoid it but Chester manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawson to the ground. Lawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawson sprawls well. Lawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chester gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chester throws a big counter combination but Lawson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chester's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chester.
Chester wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chester looks to land a combination but Lawson avoids it well.
Lawson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lawson works the jab nicely.
Lawson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chester circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a straight left.
Chester shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Chester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chester on the side of the head.
Lawson takes a swing at Chester's ribcage but misses.
Lawson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Lawson closes the distance and pushes Chester back into the cage.
Lawson lands a body punch in the clinch.

Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chester's calf.
Lawson is looking to clinch but Chester is avoiding it.
Chester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.

Lawson rushes Chester and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lawson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chester working hard to break the clinch.
Chester is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Lawson breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Lawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trevor Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Lawson instigates a clinch.

Lawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chester shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawson misses with a looping left.
It looked like Chester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good exchange - Lawson coming out on top.
Chester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson lands a glancing blow to the side of Chester's head.
Lawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chester ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Lawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Chester. Chester gets slowly back to his feet.
Chester misses with a takedown
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chester.

Lawson clinches up with Chester and pushes him back against the cage.

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

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

Lawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawson throws a counter combo.
Chester goes for a double leg but Lawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lawson continues to drive forward.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Lawson. No joy for Chester on that attempt.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Lawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson scores with a hook to the body.
Lawson lands a right hand.
Lawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chester's elbow.
Chester looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lawson stops a takedown attempt from Chester.
Chester goes for a takedown attempt but Lawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawson cracks Chester with a good jab.
Chester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Lawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ury Dikunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintus Octavian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Dikunov
vs
Octavian

180 cm
28
220 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

188 cm
21
208 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ury Dikunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Quintus Octavian!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Octavian forces Dikunov back against the cage and clinches.
Dikunov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Octavian stops a takedown attempt from Dikunov.
Octavian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dikunov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Octavian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ury Dikunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Octavian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Octavian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Octavian works on Dikunov's body with a couple of short punches.
Octavian avoiding damage.
Octavian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikunov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Octavian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Octavian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Octavian gets underhooks to prevent Dikunov's takedown attempt.
Dikunov is breathing heavily.
Octavian scores with a shot to the side of Dikunov's head.
Octavian is working Dikunov over against the cage.
Dikunov takes a shot to the head.

It looks like Ury Dikunov has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Octavian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Octavian lands with a short shot to the head.
Octavian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Octavian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Octavian is leaning against Dikunov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Octavian stalling the fight.
Octavian is pushing Dikunov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Octavian.
Octavian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Octavian.
Octavian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Octavian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Octavian avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Octavian.
A hook to the body from Octavian.
Octavian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dikunov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Octavian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Octavian scores with a hook to the body.
Octavian lands a shoulder strike.
Octavian lands a right hand.
Octavian slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Octavian.
Octavian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Octavian is leaning against Dikunov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Octavian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Octavian avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Quintus Octavian.
Octavian with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octavian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Octavian.

Octavian forces Dikunov back against the cage and clinches.
Octavian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Octavian leaning against his opponent.
Octavian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Octavian.
A right hand to the body from Octavian.
Come on Octavian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dikunov tries to score a body lock takedown but Octavian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Octavian is working Dikunov over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Octavian.
Octavian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dikunov backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octavian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dikunov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Octavian pushes Dikunov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Octavian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Ury Dikunov's cut is getting worse.
Octavian taking a breather.
Octavian scores with a shoulder strike.

Dikunov is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Octavian.
Oh Dikunov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Octavian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dikunov.
Octavian scores with a hook to the body.
Octavian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dikunov up against the cage.
Dikunov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Octavian - that landed with a thud.
Octavian slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Octavian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quintus Octavian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ury Dikunov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Octavian feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dikunov sprawling to the canvas! Dikunov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Octavian finish him?!
Dikunov shoots and misses
and Octavian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Octavian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dikunov takes a step back to recover.
BOOM! Octavian lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dikunov. Dikunov tries to recover but Octavian is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dikunov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintus Octavian!
Post fight, Quintus Octavian took to the microphone: 'Ryan retires after crushing defeat ! He can be my butler and his manager my chauffeur.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen The Animals - House of the Rising Sun as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pedro Mauricio DeSilva
vs
Ryan

190 cm
21
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
212 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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King of Clothes

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. DeSilva moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeSilva tries to counter with a takedown but Ryan is quick to defend against it.
Ryan lunges at DeSilva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeSilva's hand.
Jimmy Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by DeSilva or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryan, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws out a leg kick but DeSilva moves out of range and Ryan only half commits.
DeSilva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeSilva scrambles back to his feet.
Ryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Ryan is predictable there

and DeSilva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ryan!
Ryan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as DeSilva stalls from top position.
DeSilva working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva tries to move to full mount but Ryan actually manages to regain half guard.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as DeSilva sits in half guard.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DeSilva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DeSilva's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ryan controlling the positon.
DeSilva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ryan's guard. Nice work there by DeSilva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan is trying to keep DeSilva in close.
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan is trying to control the position but DeSilva postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan is adopting a defensive guard.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan has his hands on DeSilva's head, controlling the position.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan is pulling down on DeSilva's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing DeSilva from controlling successfully.
DeSilva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeSilva misses with a takedown attempt
and DeSilva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Ryan. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Ryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Ryan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

DeSilva dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
DeSilva slips a straight right by Ryan.
DeSilva feinted with a counter takedown.
DeSilva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeSilva darts in looking for a takedown but Ryan gets double underhooks and turns DeSilva into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva attempts a counter takedown but Ryan avoids it well and moves away.
DeSilva closes the distance and clinches up with Ryan, looking for a takedown. DeSilva pushes Ryan against the cage but Ryan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva shoots for a takedown but Ryan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryan is fending him off so far but DeSilva persists. Nope, Ryan circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryan.
Ryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
DeSilva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeSilva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeSilva.
No luck for DeSilva with that takedown attempt.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Ryan.
A big left from Ryan misses.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
Ryan throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and DeSilva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeSilva works his way into full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeSilva tries to control but Ryan wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DeSilva trying to control but Ryan is having none of it.
DeSilva controlling from the full mount.
Ryan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ryan tries to hold on but DeSilva postures up.
Ryan working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DeSilva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
DeSilva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ryan tries to hold on but DeSilva postures up.
Ryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ryan wants to control but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

DeSilva has control of Ryan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ryan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A good leg kick by Ryan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ryan.
DeSilva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ryan lands with a nice body punch.
Jimmy Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Ryan misses.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Ryan

and DeSilva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ryan won't be happy with that.

DeSilva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeSilva taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeSilva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ryan is letting DeSilva control him for a moment.
DeSilva trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
DeSilva controlling from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to control DeSilva's posture but DeSilva avoids it.
DeSilva happy to just control the position for now.
DeSilva trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
DeSilva 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jimmy Ryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ryan trying to control from the bottom.
DeSilva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but DeSilva is very close to passing his half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeSilva fails with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from DeSilva misses.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. DeSilva moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ryan 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Ryan!
Jimmy Ryan made sure to mention his sponsor, King of Clothes in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Widar Blixt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grogory Damkratov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Blixt
vs
Damkratov

177 cm
21
159 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

176 cm
28
160 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Widar Blixt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grogory Damkratov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blixt dips to his left and cracks Damkratov with an uppercut!
Blixt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damkratov swinging wildly here.
Blixt with a nice cross.
Blixt dips to his left and cracks Damkratov with an uppercut!
Blixt blocks a jab.
Blixt looks to land a left hand but Damkratov moved out of range nicely.
Blixt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Damkratov.
Damkratov throws a poor cross that misses

and Blixt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Damkratov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Blixt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blixt.
Damkratov wants to get back to striking at distance but Blixt won't allow it.
Blixt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Damkratov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Blixt.
Blixt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Damkratov tries to break the clinch but Blixt is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blixt lands with a right to the head.
Blixt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Damkratovs head.
Blixt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Blixt.
Blixt scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blixt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Blixt.
Damkratov looks winded!
Blixt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blixt scores with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Blixt as the two fighters clinch.
Blixt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blixt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Damkratov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blixt lands a body shot.
Blixt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blixt gets through Damkratov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blixt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Damkratov backwards.
A short right from Blixt on the inside.
Blixt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Blixt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blixt obliges.
Blixt scores a nice knee to the body.
Blixt lands with a short shot to the head.
Blixt working Damkratov over with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Blixt as the two fighters clinch.
Blixt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Damkratov.
Blixt lands a hook that snaps the head of Damkratov backwards.
Blixt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blixt pushes Damkratov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blixt lands a good knee to the midsection. Damkratov won't want to take too many of those.
Blixt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Blixt.
Blixt lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Damkratov is rocked!

It looks like Grogory Damkratov has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Blixt.
Damkratov is still on wobbly legs! Can Blixt finish him?
Blixt lands a knee to the head.
Blixt jerks Damkratov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Damkratov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Blixt goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Blixt because Damkratov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Widar Blixt!
Widar Blixt retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Widar Blixt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.