NJMMA Friday Night Fights 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pickle Dickle (ranked 6315 p4p, 544 weight class) and Ozamataz Buckshank (ranked 22938 p4p, 679 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dickle
vs
Buckshank

204 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
21
269 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pickle Dickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ozamataz Buckshank!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckshank lands with a good body shot.
Buckshank misses with a body shot.
Buckshank cracks Dickle with a good jab.
Dickle misses with a looping left.
Dickle wants to clinch up but Buckshank keeps it at a distance.
Buckshank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buckshank throws a lazy uppercut

and Dickle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dickle.
Dickle misses with a body punch.
Dickle throws a head punch that misses.
Dickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckshank.
A short left from Dickle.
Dickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckshank.
Buckshank working hard to break the clinch.
Buckshank wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dickle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buckshank backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckshank blocks an uppercut.
Dickle scores with a shot to the side of Buckshank's head.
Dickle has a couple of punches blocked by Buckshank.
Dickle misses with some punches.
Dickle can't find room to land a body shot as Buckshank controls the action.
Dickle lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dickle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dickle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckshank.
Buckshank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dickle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buckshank blocks a body shot from Dickle.
Dickle misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickle misses with a hook from the clinch.

Buckshank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Buckshank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buckshank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dickle misses with a looping right.
Dickle digs a good hook to Buckshank's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Buckshank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buckshank lands a right hook to the body.
Dickle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Buckshank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buckshank.
Buckshank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buckshank lands with a cross.
Dickle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Dickle is rocked!
Dickle looks to land a right hand but Buckshank moved out of range.
Buckshank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dickle throws a lazy right hand but Buckshank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Buckshank drops Dickle with a naaaaasty hook - Dickle is in real trouble here! Buckshank dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ozamataz Buckshank!
Our winner, Ozamataz Buckshank, 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.
Pickle Dickle was interviewed post fight and said 'Inteligent'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Griffon (ranked 6244 p4p, 580 weight class) and Chad Yonic (ranked 6304 p4p, 585 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Griffon
vs
Yonic

165 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dragon Griffon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Griffon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yonic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Griffon is in Yonic's guard.
Yonic keeping full guard, as Griffon tries to pass.
Griffon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Griffon 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.
Yonic is trying to keep Griffon in close.
Griffon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yonic on the ground.
Griffon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yonic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Yonic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffon is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffon wants to pass the guard but Yonic is keeping the position.
Yonic trying to control the position.
Griffon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yonic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Griffon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Griffon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yonic distracts Griffon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yonic trying to control but Griffon is working from the bottom.
Griffon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griffon tries to get out of the position.

Griffon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yonic defends well.

Yonic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yonic has managed to get both his arms back between Griffon's legs - danger averted.
Yonic content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yonic trying to control but Griffon is working from the bottom.

Griffon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yonic defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffon keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.

Griffon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yonic passes into side control.
Griffon tries to improve position but can't.
Griffon is not content to let Yonic control the position.
Griffon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yonic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yonic has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Griffon!
Griffon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yonic working the ground and pound effectively.
Yonic cracks Griffon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffon is working to get back to half guard.
Yonic working Griffon over with strikes here.
Griffon working to try and regain half guard.
Yonic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Griffon looks a forlorn figure.
Yonic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Griffon is in a horrible position here. Yonic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Griffon regains half guard.
Griffon has hold of Yonic's hands but Yonic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Griffon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Griffon is looking for a sweep. Yonic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Yonic.

Griffon actively working from the bottom here.
Griffon wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.
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!
Griffon is working hard here to advance position.
Yonic winds up and cracks Griffon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Griffon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yonic trying to control the pace.
Yonic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffon tries to roll over but Yonic keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Yonic dominated that round.
That's time! Griffon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Griffon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yonic.

Yonic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Griffon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yonic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Griffon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yonic is keen to just control but Griffon is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffon tries to get to full guard but Yonic has control of the leg.
Griffon taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
Yonic is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffon moves into full guard.

Griffon working for a triangle but Yonic defends it easily.
Yonic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Griffon keeps moving.
Yonic is working Griffon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yonic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Griffon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chad Yonic has got the better of the ground game so far.

Griffon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Griffon wants to sweep here but Yonic controlling him for the moment.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yonic connects with a couple of short punches.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yonic stopping the sweep attempt from Griffon.
Griffon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yonic manages to get himself to full guard.

Griffon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yonic is keeping the position for now.

Griffon has gone for a leg lock! Yonic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Griffon's guard.

Griffon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yonic is aware though and is defending well.
Griffon keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.

Griffon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yonic has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffon wants to get back to full guard.

Griffon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily.

Yonic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griffon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griffon keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic postures up and lands a big shot to Griffon's brow.

Griffon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yonic defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic content to stall in guard here.
Yonic lands a couple of digs.
Griffon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Yonic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Griffon swats away the attempt to clinch by Yonic.
Yonic throws a jab when Griffon was well out of range.
Griffon misses with a takedown attempt - Yonic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yonic was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffon.
Griffon throws a head kick that misses.
Griffon tries for a takedown but Yonic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic moves out of range as Griffon throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Griffon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Griffon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yonic sprawls and moves away.

Griffon shoots in and bounces Yonic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

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

Yonic is looking for a triangle but Griffon pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yonic is on top in guard.

Yonic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griffon's head.
Yonic lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Griffon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yonic escapes and throws Griffon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Griffon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic lands a nice forearm strike.

Yonic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Griffon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Griffon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Griffon is staying active underneath Yonic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Griffon is looking to improve his position.
Yonic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yonic slips a nice elbow through Griffon's hands, connecting with Griffon's forehead.

Griffon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Griffon looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffon is staying active underneath Yonic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yonic working Griffon over with strikes.
Yonic winds up and cracks Griffon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yonic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Griffon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yonic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yonic chips away with some ground and pound.
Yonic preventing the sweep.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Griffon keeps moving.
Yonic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic controlling from the top position.
Griffon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Griffon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yonic lands a couple of elbows.
Yonic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griffon's head.

Griffon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yonic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Griffon working for a triangle but Yonic defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
Yonic works over Griffon with some ground and pound from guard.
Yonic cracks Griffon with a solid left hand.

Griffon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yonic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Griffon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Griffon keeps moving.
Dragon Griffon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yonic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Yonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yonic 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Yonic!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mister Handsy (ranked 6603 p4p, 287 weight class) and Ono Kuronoa (ranked 6234 p4p, 276 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Handsy
vs
Kuronoa

175 cm
19
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mister Handsy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Kuronoa.
Nice shot lands for Kuronoa.
Nice sprawl there from Kuronoa as Handsy shoots in.
Handsy dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuronoa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kuronoa lands a nice looking body shot.
Ono Kuronoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuronoa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuronoa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kuronoa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Handsy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Handsy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Handsy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuronoa scores with a jab to the head.
Handsy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuronoa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Handsy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Kuronoa finds it's target.
Kuronoa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Handsy tries to counter with a takedown but Kuronoa is quick to defend against it.
Handsy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuronoa defends well and Handsy ends up having to push Kuronoa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Handsy shoots in for a takedown but Kuronoa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuronoa lands an overhand right.
Kuronoa clobbers Handsy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Handsy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Handsy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuronoa.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuronoa as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Handsy's head backwards.
Jab, jab by Kuronoa - just one landing.
Kuronoa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuronoa is looking to clinch.

Handsy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Handsy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Handsy is working for a kimura but Kuronoa is defending it quite comfortably.

Handsy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kuronoa.
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!

Handsy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kuronoa is trying to escape and Handsy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kuronoa is forced to tap! Nice work there by Handsy! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Handsy!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Tennant (ranked 5475 p4p, 507 weight class) and Adebayo Okorie (ranked 7522 p4p, 590 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Tennant
vs
Okorie

187 cm
21
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
252 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doctor Tennant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adebayo Okorie!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okorie lands with a nice body kick.

Okorie takes the fight into the clinch.
Tennant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tennant lands an uppercut.
Okorie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tennant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okorie blocks it with crossed arms.
Tennant crunches a lovely knee into Okorie's ribcage.
Okorie looks winded!
Tennant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tennant lands a body punch.
Tennant digs a right hand into Okorie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okorie's gas tank.
Tennant lands a shot to the body.
Tennant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okories head.
Tennant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okorie backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tennant lands with a light punch inside.
Tennant gets through Okorie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tennant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okorie blocks it with crossed arms.
Okorie's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okorie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Okorie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tennant lands a left hand.
Tennant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tennant pushes Okorie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tennant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tennant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okorie backwards.
Tennant lands a body punch.
Tennant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Okorie is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant is leaning against Okorie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okorie avoids a wild elbow strike from Tennant.
Okorie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Okorie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from Tennant.
Tennant is leaning against Okorie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tennant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okories head.
Okorie is still on wobbly legs! Can Tennant finish him?
Tennant unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Okorie! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tennant is unloading with more strikes now! Okorie drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Tennant!
A relieved looking Doctor Tennant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bebe (ranked 4283 p4p, 342 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 23537 p4p, 524 weight class). Luke Skywalker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bebe
vs
Skywalker

165 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
27
150 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Bebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Skywalker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Skywalker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bebe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Skywalker trying to control the action but Bebe is working from the bottom.

Skywalker tries for a kimura but Bebe is defending well.
Bebe gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebe trying to hold on to Skywalker's head to control him but Skywalker postures up.
Bebe has his hands clasped together around Skywalker's back. He's all about the action.
Bebe's coaches at Colossus Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker is thwarting Bebe's attempts to control the position.
Bebe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skywalker.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Skywalker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Bebe has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Skywalker. Oh but Bebe has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Skywalker goes limp - he's gone! Bebe jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Bebe!
Robert Bebe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Fuckboi (ranked 5275 p4p, 536 weight class) and Violencia Rivas (ranked 4521 p4p, 485 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Fuckboi
vs
Rivas

198 cm
28
163 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

173 cm
26
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Fuckboi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Violencia Rivas!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuckboi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fuckboi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.

Rivas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fuckboi wants to get back to his feet.
Rivas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fuckboi wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rivas decides to return to a standing position.
Fuckboi scores with a decent looking hook.
Fuckboi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuckboi lands a high kick!
Rivas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rivas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivas is defended easily by Fuckboi.
Fuckboi clobbers Rivas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fuckboi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivas.
Fuckboi connects with a body shot that sends Rivas's belly button to the back.
Rivas shoots in for a takedown but Fuckboi shows good takedown defense.
Fuckboi 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.

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

Fuckboi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuckboi misses with a wild combination.
Rivas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rivas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rivas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuckboi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danny Fuckboi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuckboi lands with a slapping head kick.

Rivas drives through and clinches with Fuckboi against the cage.
Fuckboi can't break the clinch.
Rivas'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.
Fuckboi is trying to break free.
Rivas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fuckboi is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuckboi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rivas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fuckboi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rivas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fuckboi's efforts to push away.
Fuckboi tries to break free but Rivas pushes him back against the cage.
Rivas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fuckboi up against the cage.
Fuckboi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fuckboi is trying to push Rivas away but Rivas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fuckboi is trying to force a seperation but Rivas has the dominant position.
Rivas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuckboi wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Fuckboi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivas lands a body punch in the clinch.

Rivas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivas misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuckboi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivas defending well as Fuckboi loads up on a big left hand.
Fuckboi sets himself, and Rivas steps forward looking for the clinch! Fuckboi avoids it this time.
Rivas works Fuckboi's body with a nice hook.

Rivas has managed to clinch.
Fuckboi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rivas lands a nice uppercut.

Rivas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fuckboi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuckboi tries to land a leg kick but Rivas saw it coming and moves away.
Fuckboi misses the jab.

Rivas moves into the clinch successfully.
Rivas prevents Fuckboi from breaking the clinch.
Rivas prevents Fuckboi from breaking the clinch.
Rivas stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fuckboi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuckboi dodges the punch combination from Rivas.
Rivas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuckboi.
Fuckboi misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuckboi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danny Fuckboi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuckboi misses the shot to the body.
Fuckboi misses with a kick to the body.
Rivas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fuckboi.
Rivas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivas missing with a left hand there. Fuckboi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuckboi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivas can do to turn this around?
Fuckboi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fuckboi lands with a slapping head kick.
Fuckboi lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuckboi with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Rivas forces Fuckboi back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Rivas.
Rivas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuckboi or not.

Rivas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivas misses with a wild body shot.
Fuckboi throws a looping overhand right but Rivas ducks down to avoid it.
Rivas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuckboi.
Rivas unleashes a big counter combination but Fuckboi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Rivas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fuckboi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rivas lands with a left to the head.

Fuckboi is rocked!
Fuckboi letting Rivas take a breather here.
Oh Fuckboi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuckboi is trying to push Rivas away but Rivas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Rivas manages to break the clinch.
Rivas swinging wildly here.

Rivas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Rivas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fuckboi gets tackled into the cage by Rivas. Rivas maintains the clinch.
Fuckboi has Rivas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fuckboi seems to have got his legs back now.
Fuckboi wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Rivas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivas stalling the fight.
Fuckboi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rivas stops a takedown attempt from Fuckboi.
Rivas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Fuckboi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rivas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuckboi is looking to land body kicks.
Fuckboi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rivas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuckboi sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Rivas moves into the clinch successfully.
Violencia Rivas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fuckboi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rivas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuckboi tries to circle away but Rivas has him pinned against the cage.
Fuckboi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fuckboi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fuckboi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Rivas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fuckboi working hard to break the clinch.
Rivas misses with a hook to the ribs.

Rivas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivas fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Fuckboi.
Fuckboi jabs Rivas right on the nose. Rivas blinks but takes it well.
Fuckboi misses with a head kick.
Fuckboi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rivas connects with a body shot.
Fuckboi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivas as he jumps to the side.
Rivas closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rivas closes the distance and clinches.
Fuckboi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fuckboi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Rivas breaks the clinch.
Rivas moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuckboi misses the jab.
Rivas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rivas darts in and clinches Fuckboi up against the cage.
The referee calls for Rivas to work.
Fuckboi has had enough of the clinch but Rivas keeps him there for the moment.

Rivas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivas needs to keep his hands up - Fuckboi had a free shot at his head there.
Fuckboi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivas as he jumps to the side.
Fuckboi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rivas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Rivas clinches up against the cage.
Fuckboi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Rivas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivas throws a right hand that Fuckboi ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuckboi also avoids with ease.
It looked like Fuckboi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fuckboi throws a head kick that misses.

Rivas has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rivas.

Rivas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivas misses with a two punch combination.
Fuckboi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good leg kick by Fuckboi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fuckboi throws a right hand that Rivas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivas also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuckboi scores with a head kick.
Rivas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fuckboi circles away quickly and effectively.
Fuckboi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuckboi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivas defends well and Fuckboi ends up having to push Rivas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick by Fuckboi misses
and Rivas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuckboi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivas circles away quickly and effectively.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fuckboi is trying to force a seperation but Rivas has the dominant position.
Rivas is leaning against Fuckboi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fuckboi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Rivas.

Rivas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice takedown defense from Fuckboi. No joy for Rivas on that attempt.
Fuckboi throws a head kick but Rivas moves out of range.
Fuckboi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivas throws a counter combo.
Rivas avoids the head kick by Fuckboi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivas misses the jab.

Rivas takes the fight into the clinch.
Fuckboi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivas has him pressed against the cage.
Rivas just leaning against Fuckboi, taking a breather.
Rivas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuckboi tries to break the clinch but Rivas is controlling the position.
Fuckboi is trying to break free.
Fuckboi is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Rivas.
Fuckboi is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Fuckboi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivas is pushing Fuckboi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fuckboi is trying to break free.
Rivas lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivas throws a big uppercut that drops Fuckboi! More strikes from Rivas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fuckboi lies dazed against the cage as Rivas celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Violencia Rivas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Indian Icecapades (ranked 2355 p4p, 286 weight class) and Hasan Kaya (ranked 3726 p4p, 419 weight class). Icecapades comes to the cage accompanied by I am India Song | Qaidi Band | Aadar | Anya | Arijit Singh | Yashita Sharma. Hasan Kaya has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Indian Icecapades's chin.

Icecapades
vs
Kaya

184 cm
28
167 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

176 cm
19
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Indian Icecapades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hasan Kaya!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaya avoids the body shot from Icecapades.

Kaya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaya misses with a knee to the head.

Icecapades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Icecapades lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaya off the cage and back into range.
Icecapades misses with a body shot.

Icecapades tries to keep at a distance but Kaya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Icecapades managing to block the knees to the body from Kaya.
Kaya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaya looking to throw knees to the head but Icecapades is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icecapades is trying to force a seperation but Kaya has the dominant position.

Icecapades jumps guard.
Kaya is fighting to break Icecapades's control of his arms but Icecapades is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Icecapades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Icecapades controlling Kaya's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Icecapades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaya being controlled here momentarily.
Icecapades is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Icecapades tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Icecapades wants to get back to his feet but Kaya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Icecapades. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Icecapades had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaya defends it easily.
Icecapades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Icecapades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Icecapades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Icecapades tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaya trying to control but Icecapades is working from the bottom.
Kaya throws a big right hand that misses.
Icecapades pulls Kaya in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Icecapades on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Icecapades tries to get out of the position.
Icecapades wants to sweep here but Kaya controlling him for the moment.
Kaya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kaya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Icecapades has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaya has managed to get both his arms back between Icecapades's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Icecapades wants to sweep here but Kaya controlling him for the moment.

Icecapades working for a triangle but Kaya defends it easily.

Icecapades looking for a guillotine here but Kaya defends easily.
Kaya wants to control from the top but Icecapades keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kaya darts in trying to clinch
and Icecapades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Icecapades misses with a left hand

and Kaya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kaya looking to throw knees to the head but Icecapades is blocking nicely.
Kaya is pushing Icecapades up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kaya tries to land a knee to the head but Icecapades blocks with his arms.
Icecapades throws a head punch that misses.
Icecapades misses with a short punch on the inside.

Icecapades breaks from the clinch.
Kaya is looking to clinch but Icecapades is avoiding it.

Kaya clinches.
Icecapades tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaya smiles and moves away.
Kaya tries to clinch up
and Icecapades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaya doesn't manage to clinch there - Icecapades circles away.
Kaya slips under a jab.
Kaya steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Icecapades.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Indian Icecapades will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kaya tries to close the distance and clinch but Icecapades swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaya tries to clinch up
letting Icecapades counter with a right hand.
Kaya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaya slips under a jab.
Kaya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Icecapades keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaya tries to clinch but Icecapades moves away
letting Icecapades counter with a right hand.
Kaya wants to clinch up but Icecapades keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Icecapades tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaya is looking to clinch but Icecapades is avoiding it.
Kaya tries to clinch but Icecapades moves away
and Icecapades counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Kaya moves into the clinch.
Kaya missing with knees to the body.
Kaya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Icecapades is trying to break free.
Icecapades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaya can do to turn this around?
Icecapades can't break the clinch.

Icecapades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaya moves out of range as Icecapades strikes.
Icecapades sets himself, and Kaya steps forward looking for the clinch! Icecapades avoids it this time.
Icecapades swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaya.
Icecapades cracks Kaya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaya tries to clinch up.
It looked like Icecapades wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Icecapades throws a hook but Kaya avoids it easily.
Kaya tries to clinch there but Icecapades circles away.
Kaya tries to clinch up but Icecapades circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaya moves out of range as Icecapades strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icecapades throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaya.
Icecapades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaya moves away.

Kaya closes the distance and clinches.
Kaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Icecapades on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Icecapades tries to break the clinch but Kaya is controlling the position.
Kaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Icecapades trying to stall but Kaya improves his position.
Kaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Icecapades wants to break free but Kaya has control.
Icecapades tries to circle away but Kaya has him pinned against the cage.
Icecapades is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaya tries a knee to the head but Icecapades blocks it.
Icecapades tries to pull guard but Kaya won't allow it.
Kaya looking to throw knees to the head but Icecapades is blocking nicely.
Kaya tries a knee to the head but Icecapades blocks it.

Icecapades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Icecapades pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Icecapades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaya manages to avoid it.
Kaya tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Icecapades counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaya tries to clinch but Icecapades moves out of range.
Icecapades misses the jab.
Icecapades throws a right and a left that both miss.

Kaya closes the distance and pushes Icecapades back into the cage.
Icecapades tries to circle away but Kaya has him pinned against the cage.
Kaya tries to land a knee to the head but Icecapades blocks with his arms.
Kaya landing knees to the body.
Kaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Icecapades has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaya.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Icecapades is trying to force a seperation but Kaya has the dominant position.
Kaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Icecapades has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaya.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Icecapades is trying to pull guard but Kaya has him pressed against the cage.
Kaya misses with a knee strike.

Icecapades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hasan Kaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Icecapades swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kaya pushes Icecapades up against the cage in a clinch.
Icecapades blocking some punches.
Icecapades tries to pull guard but Kaya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Indian Icecapades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Icecapades in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Icecapades misses with the head strike.
Icecapades avoiding damage as Kaya throws knees to the body.
Kaya tries a knee to the head but Icecapades blocks it.
Kaya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Icecapades.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Indian Icecapades will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kaya doesn't manage to clinch there - Icecapades circles away.

Kaya moves into the clinch.

Icecapades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Icecapades looks to throw the jab but Kaya is out of range.
Kaya tries to clinch up.
Icecapades throwing a counter right hand but Kaya manages to avoid it.
Icecapades misses with a hook. Kaya ducked under it nicely.
Kaya slips under a jab.
Icecapades circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kaya pushes Icecapades up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Icecapades blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaya misses with a knee strike.
Kaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Icecapades has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Icecapades wants to break the clinch but can't.

Icecapades breaks the clinch.
Kaya tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Icecapades counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaya tries to close the distance and clinch but Icecapades swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Icecapades was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaya tries to clinch but Icecapades moves out of range.
Kaya needs to keep his hands up - Icecapades had a free shot at his head there.
Kaya tries to clinch there but Icecapades circles away.
Icecapades circles away from the clinch attempt
and Icecapades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Kaya clinches with his opponent.
Icecapades lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaya displaying some good clinch control by pressing Icecapades up against the cage.

Icecapades jumps into guard, dragging Kaya to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Icecapades scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Icecapades misses with a hook. Kaya ducked under it nicely.
Kaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Icecapades is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Icecapades circles away from the clinch attempt.
Icecapades is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kaya clinches with his opponent.
Icecapades is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaya is keeping busy.
Kaya misses with a knee to the head.
Kaya prevents Icecapades from breaking the clinch.
Icecapades tries to pull guard but Kaya won't allow it.
Kaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Icecapades is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaya has double underhooks.
Kaya blocks an uppercut.
Icecapades looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaya crunches a lovely knee into Icecapades's ribcage.
Kaya working Icecapades over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Icecapades tries to pull guard but Kaya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Icecapades wants to break the clinch but can't.
Icecapades being controlled against the cage.
Icecapades tries to throw a body punch but Kaya avoids it by throwing Icecapades back against the cage.
Icecapades wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Icecapades's face.

It looks like Indian Icecapades has been cut.
A knee to the head by Kaya.
Kaya tries to land a knee to the head but Icecapades blocks with his arms.
Icecapades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Icecapades looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Icecapades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Icecapades breaks the clinch.
Kaya tries to clinch up but Icecapades circles away and keeps his distance.

Kaya takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Icecapades working hard to break the clinch.
Kaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaya trying to land knees to the body.
Icecapades wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Icecapades tries to break the clinch but Kaya is controlling the position.
Icecapades wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaya blocking some punches.
Kaya tries to land knees in the clinch but Icecapades avoids the damage to the body.
Kaya blocking some punches.
Kaya misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaya lands a knee to the head.

Icecapades is rocked!
Kaya tries to land a knee to the head but Icecapades blocks with his arms.
Oh Icecapades is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Icecapades misses with a punch to the body.
Kaya scores with a knee to the head.
Kaya has a couple of punches blocked by Icecapades.
Hasan Kaya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaya obliges.
Kaya lands a big knee! That's hurt Icecapades! Oh, he's all over the place! Kaya lands another knee that sends Icecapades to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasan Kaya!
Indian Icecapades was interviewed post fight and said 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!! Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Suicide Bunny (ranked 3552 p4p, 368 weight class) and Ramiro Lezama (ranked 3181 p4p, 340 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bunny
vs
Lezama

185 cm
27
180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

187 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suicide Bunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ramiro Lezama!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bunny rushes Lezama and presses him up against the cage.
Lezama is trying to push Bunny away but Bunny has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lezama tries for a takedown but Bunny manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunny.
A short right from Bunny on the inside.
Bunny has Lezama pushed against the cage.
Bunny lands a body shot.
A short right from Bunny on the inside.
Lezama tries to pull guard but Bunny forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lezama is trying to break the clinch but Bunny is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bunny lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Bunny.
A short left from Bunny.
Lezama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bunny leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunny throws a head punch that misses.
Lezama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bunny has him pressed against the cage.
Bunny gets through Lezama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lezama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bunny taking a breather.
Bunny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lezama backwards.
A short right from Bunny.
Bunny working aggressively here.
Lezama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Bunny.
Bunny misses with a body punch.
Lezama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bunny walks away with a smile on his face. Lezama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Suicide Bunny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramiro Lezama.

Bunny clinches up with Lezama and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunny.
Bunny managing to block the knees to the body from Lezama.
Bunny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunny gets through Lezama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunny stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bunny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunny lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lezama backwards.
Lezama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bunny makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lezama wants to break the clinch but can't.

Lezama turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lezama blocks the strikes from Bunny.
Lezama throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bunny is looking for a sweep.

Lezama decides to stand back up.

Bunny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lezama, pushing him back against the cage.
Bunny scores with a shoulder strike.
Bunny lands with a left to the head.
Lezama is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunny cracks Lezama with a nice body shot.
Bunny is struggling to control the position.
Lezama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunny.
Bunny lands with a right to the head.

Lezama is rocked!
Bunny scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lezama is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunny finish him?
Bunny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lezama.
Bunny lands with a left to the head.
Bunny lands a shot to the body.
Lezama looks winded!
Bunny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunny digs a right hand into Lezama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lezama's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lezama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bunny walks away with a smile on his face. Lezama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bunny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lezama takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bunny scores with a shot to the side of Lezama's head.
Bunny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunny unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lezama! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bunny is unloading with more strikes now! Lezama drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suicide Bunny!
Suicide Bunny took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 424 Co. for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Preston Mason (ranked 1397 p4p, 70 weight class) and Blaze Blount (ranked 2533 p4p, 120 weight class). Blaze Blount has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mason
vs
Blount

170 cm
19
140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

169 cm
26
140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Preston Mason!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blaze Blount!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blount pushes Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blount gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blount lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mason trying to land knees to the body.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blount smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Blount moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blount pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mason shoots in but Blount avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Blount as Mason shoots in.

Mason drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blount looking for a sweep. Not yet Blount, not yet.

Blount is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Blount trying to control the position.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason cracks Blount with a solid left hand.
Mason is working Blount over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Mason's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mason is in close to Blount's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blount throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blount's head.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.
Mason postures up and lands a big shot to Blount's brow.
Blount has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Mason is working Blount over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason stands up over Blount, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mason with a nice head shot there.
Mason is working Blount over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Blount is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blount is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Blount is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason distracts Blount with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blount seems to have recovered his senses.
Blount working a defensive guard here.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
Mason with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blount's head.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blount is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.

Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blount has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blount has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Blount tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.
Mason is working Blount over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blount takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mason landing strikes.
Blount takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mason looks up at the clock and then as Blount takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mason smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blount tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mason looks up at the clock and then as Blount takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mason smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason cracks Blount with a big elbow.
Mason working the head with strikes.
Blount manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mason throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mason manages to get to full guard.
Blount trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Blount prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Blount preventing the sweep.

Mason looking for a guillotine here but Blount defends easily.
Blount trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mason shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mason is nestled in close to Blount, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blount moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mason distracts Blount with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blount is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Blount looking to control.
Blount wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason stands up over Blount, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason passes into half guard.
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blount with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Blount wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Blount is not content to let Mason control the position.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Blount defends it.

Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blount can do to turn this around?
Mason working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mason controlling the pace.
Mason working over Blount with some ground and pound. Blount looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blount is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blount on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Blount looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Mason.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blount is looking to improve his position.
Blount is trying to stand.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Blount is not content to let Mason control the position.
Blount is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to control the action but Blount is working from the bottom.
Mason working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason prevents Blount from improving his position.
Mason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blount on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.
Blount wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Blount is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mason fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Blount from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mason! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Preston Mason!
Preston Mason retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Preston Mason, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Paddington (ranked 1501 p4p, 158 weight class) and Xing Pugberg (ranked 3008 p4p, 264 weight class). Paddington's entrance music is Broken - Next time around. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Paddington
vs
Pugberg

167 cm
21
153 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

150 cm
21
130 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Paddington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xing Pugberg!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paddington misses with an uppercut.
Pugberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paddington.
Paddington misses with a straight left.
Pugberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pugberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pugberg misses with a left hand
letting Paddington counter with a right hand.
Pugberg misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Paddington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pugberg misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Paddington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pugberg! But no joy.
Pugberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paddington counters with a stiff right hand.
Pugberg throws a hook to the side of Paddington's head but Paddington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pugberg misses with a hook
and Paddington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paddington, as that shot connected.
Paddington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pugberg blocks a jab.
Pugberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paddington was well out of range. Poor timing from Pugberg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paddington scores with a nice right hand.
Paddington is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paddington throws a shot from downtown. Pugberg moves away and avoids it.
Paddington misses with a hook.
Paddington throws a looping overhand right but Pugberg ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Pugberg. Beautiful body shot.
Paddington throws a jab but it's blocked by Pugberg.
Sloppy strikes from Paddington. Those never looked like landing.
Pugberg slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Paddington misses its intended target.
Pugberg feints the counter takedown.
Pugberg misses with a wild body shot.
Pugberg misses the shot to the body.
Paddington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pugberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paddington defends it well.
Paddington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pugberg throws a right hand that misses
and Paddington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paddington defending well as Pugberg loads up on a big left hand.
Paddington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pugberg throws the left hand but Paddington avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Paddington there.
Paddington throws a hook to the side of Pugberg's head but Pugberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Paddington.
Pugberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paddington momentarily.
Pugberg is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paddington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paddington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pugberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paddington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Pugberg as Paddington shoots in.
Pugberg with the counter takedown but Paddington avoids it easily.
Paddington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pugberg misses the shot to the body.
Pugberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paddington.

Pugberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paddington did well to prevent Pugberg getting side control.
Paddington gets back to full guard.

Paddington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pugberg is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Paddington.
Paddington gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Pugberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paddington is just riding it out for now. Pugberg eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Pugberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Paddington is looking for a sweep. Pugberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pugberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pugberg passes to side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paddington is not content to let Pugberg control the position.

Pugberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pugberg is looking to take a break and control but Paddington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Pugberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paddington, who protects the arm well.
Paddington misses with a strike from the bottom.

Paddington wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Pugberg has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Paddington's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Paddington is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Pugberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Xing Pugberg!