Lupe 8 Perfomance PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunji Koizumi (ranked 17476 p4p, 688 weight class) and Melvin Gustin (ranked 9618 p4p, 700 weight class). Melvin Gustin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Koizumi
vs
Gustin

176 cm
37
193 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

192 cm
43
186 lbs
27 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunji Koizumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Gustin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustin is looking to clinch but Koizumi is avoiding it.

Koizumi gets a double leg takedown into Gustin's guard.
Gustin is looking to stand up but Koizumi isn't so interested in that idea.
Koizumi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gustin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koizumi is controlling him.
Koizumi trying to control but Gustin is working from the bottom.
Koizumi throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustin wants to get back to his feet but Koizumi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koizumi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustin scores with a jab.
Gustin lands a two punch combo.
Koizumi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustin as he avoids it easily.
Koizumi tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustin takes a swing at Koizumi's ribcage but misses.
Gustin throws a right and a left that Koizumi avoids nicely.

Gustin clinches with his opponent.
Gustin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gustin lands with a right to the head.
Gustin is pressed up against the cage. Koizumi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gustin down to the mat. Gustin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Koizumi feints and as Gustin raises his hands in defense, Koizumi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koizumi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koizumi trying to control but Gustin is working from the bottom.
Koizumi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi trying to control but Gustin is working from the bottom.
Koizumi wants to pass the guard but Gustin is keeping the position.
Gustin being controlled here, momentarily.
Koizumi stopping the sweep attempt from Gustin.
Gustin keeping full guard, as Koizumi tries to pass.
Koizumi stopping the sweep attempt from Gustin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustin can't keep his opponent in guard - Koizumi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koizumi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koizumi wants to take a breather but Gustin is having none of it.

Koizumi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gustin is just riding it out for now. Koizumi eventually gives up the hold.
Koizumi wants to take a breather but Gustin is having none of it.
Gustin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koizumi is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Koizumi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gustin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koizumi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koizumi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.
Gustin looks to land a right hand but Koizumi moved out of range.
Gustin looks to land a left hand but Koizumi moved out of range nicely.
Koizumi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Gustin moves into range and clinches up with Koizumi.
Koizumi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gustin pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunji Koizumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunji Koizumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Koizumi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Gustin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Koizumi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Koizumi wants to stall.
Gustin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Melvin Gustin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Melvin Gustin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

No joy there for Gustin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustin digs a good body shot into Koizumi's ribs.
Koizumi has a takedown stuffed.
Koizumi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustin but Gustin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Koizumi swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustin.
Melvin Gustin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gustin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koizumi.
Gustin blocks a head kick by Koizumi.
Gustin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koizumi.
Koizumi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gustin enables Koizumi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gustin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustin wants to stand but Koizumi is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koizumi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koizumi has managed to get both his arms back between Gustin's legs - danger averted.
Gustin being controlled here, momentarily.
Gustin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koizumi is one step ahead there.
Koizumi passes Gustin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koizumi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koizumi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Koizumi is keen to just control but Gustin is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koizumi wants to pass the guard but Gustin is defending well.
Koizumi is stalling here. Gustin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Koizumi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gustin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Koizumi regains half guard.
Koizumi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustin.
Gustin trying to pass the guard but Koizumi defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Gustin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gustin swings for the body but Koizumi moves out of range.
A jab from Gustin does it's job there.
Gustin throws a hook but Koizumi avoids it easily.
Gustin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koizumi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koizumi blocks a head kick by Gustin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koizumi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunji Koizumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustin throws a sloppy head kick and Koizumi moves out of range easily.
Koizumi connects with a leg kick. Gustin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gustin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Koizumi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gustin to the ground. Koizumi is now in Gustin's guard.
Koizumi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustin is keeping the position for now.
Koizumi trying to control but Gustin is working from the bottom.
Koizumi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gustin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunji Koizumi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koizumi cracks Gustin with a solid left hand.

Gustin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koizumi tries to pull guard but Gustin won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Gustin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Melvin Gustin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A good leg kick by Koizumi.
Gustin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koizumi is looking to score with low kicks.
Gustin throws a head kick that misses.
Gustin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKoizumi.
Koizumi with a jab.
Gustin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gustin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koizumi walks into a stiff left hand from Gustin.
Koizumi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gustin checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koizumi. That's going to slow Gustin down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koizumi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koizumi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koizumi tries a head kick but it misses.

Gustin tries to sprawl but Koizumi drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Gustin kicks off Koizumi and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koizumi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koizumi tries to advance to mount but Gustin denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Gustin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustin is not content to let Koizumi control the position.
Gustin manages to get back to half guard.
Koizumi prevents Gustin from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustin tries to roll over but Koizumi keeps him under control.
Koizumi trying to control the action but Gustin is working from the bottom.
Gustin moves into full guard.
Gustin has his hands on Koizumi's head, controlling the position.
Koizumi forces his way into half guard.
Koizumi slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi is pressing down on Gustin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustin is holding on for now.
Koizumi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gustin reverses the position - he's now on top in Koizumi's guard.
Gustin won't allow Koizumi to sweep him here.
Koizumi controls Gustin momentarily but Gustin frees himself.
Koizumi keeping moving, preventing Gustin from controlling successfully.
Gunji Koizumi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gustin throwing strikes but missing.
Gustin preventing the sweep.

Gustin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koizumi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustin has managed to get both his arms back between Koizumi's legs - danger averted.
Gustin trying to control the position from guard on top but Koizumi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Melvin Gustin.
I've got Gustin 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Gustin!
Melvin Gustin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Penzer (ranked 13306 p4p, 710 weight class) and Arnavut Sevket (ranked 7997 p4p, 622 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Penzer
vs
Sevket

180 cm
39
200 lbs
21 - 21 - 0

182 cm
41
192 lbs
28 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Penzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Arnavut Sevket!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penzer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Penzer.
Sevket avoids the head kick by Penzer.
Penzer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sevket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sevket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penzer.
Sevket looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sevket connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Penzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sevket throws out a counter right but Penzer avoids it with no problem.
Sevket throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penzer misses with a head kick.
Sevket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sevket throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penzer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sevket cracks Penzer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Penzer scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penzer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penzer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Sevket, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sevket defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penzer.
Sevket now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sevket pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sevket defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penzer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Penzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sevket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Sevket on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arnavut Sevket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sevket blocks a head kick by Penzer.
Sevket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sevket throws a shot from downtown. Penzer moves away and avoids it.
Sevket looks to land a left hand but Penzer moved out of range nicely.
Penzer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Penzer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penzer throws a head kick that misses.
Sevket appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Penzer walks into a stiff left hand from Sevket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penzer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sevket throws a hook but Penzer blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penzer is defended easily by Sevket.
Sevket thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mario Penzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penzer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sevket moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sevket lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penzer throws a lazy head kick
and Sevket counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penzer is breathing heavily.
Penzer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sevket throws a jab when Penzer was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Penzer misses the target.
Sevket looks to score with a jab to the body but Penzer is just out of range.
Sevket works over Penzer's head and body with a nice combination.
Sevket throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penzer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penzer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sevket's waist but Sevket gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penzer off to one side.
Sevket throws a big shot that misses.
Penzer is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sevket keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penzer.
Penzer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sevket finds it's way round the side to connect with Penzer's head.
Penzer looks for the body kick but Sevket saw that one coming.
Sevket misses with a looping left.
Penzer misses with a looping left.
Penzer defending well as Sevket loads up on a big left hand.
Sevket fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penzer on the side of the head.
Sevket avoids the head kick by Penzer.
A big right from Sevket misses.
Penzer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sevket swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Penzer instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penzer tries to break free but Sevket pushes him back against the cage.

Penzer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sevket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penzer misses with a head kick.

Penzer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sevket looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sevket is trying to improve his position.
Sevket stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sevket is looking to reverse the position.
Sevket regains half guard, as Penzer was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arnavut Sevket will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sevket takes one to the chin there.
Sevket is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Penzer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Sevket misses.
Penzer misses with an uppercut
letting Sevket counter with a right hand.
Sevket avoids a kick to the body.
Sevket dodges the punch combination from Penzer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sevket lands with a straight right. Penzer didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Sevket.
Sevket misses with an uppercut
and Penzer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sevket thinking.
Sevket lands a nice hook to Penzer's body. Penzer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penzer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sevket counters with a left to the body.
Penzer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sevket connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Penzer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Penzer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Sevket throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sevket misses with an uppercut.
Penzer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sevket cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Sevket. That snapped Penzer's head back.
Sevket jabs at Penzer's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penzer throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket lunges at Penzer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Penzer's hand.
Penzer fails with the takedown.
Sevket cracks Penzer's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Penzer slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Sevket can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnavut Sevket!
Arnavut Sevket tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adelaide Byrd (ranked 7133 p4p, 607 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 8767 p4p, 669 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Byrd
vs
Grena

176 cm
18
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
29
169 lbs
10 - 19 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Organic Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adelaide Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grena.
Grena displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab.
Byrd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grena has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Byrd.

Byrd has Grena up against the cage in a clinch.
Byrd scores with a shot to the side of Grena's head.
A right hand to the body from Byrd.
Grena missing with knees to the body.
Byrd lands a shoulder strike.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
Grena blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Grena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Byrd tries to score with a low kick but Grena moves his leg out of the way.
Byrd scores with a shot to the body.
Grena lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Byrd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grena plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Byrd scores with a jab.
Byrd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Byrd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Byrd misses with the combination.
Grena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byrd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grena keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byrd.
Grena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Byrd appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd throws a head kick but Grena moves out of range.
Grena tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Byrd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grena doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice takedown defense from Byrd. No joy for Grena on that attempt.
Byrd stuffs the takedown.
Grena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd misses the jab.

Byrd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Byrd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grena is trying to force a seperation but Byrd has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grena changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Byrd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adelaide Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.

Byrd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Byrd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byrd lands an uppercut.
Byrd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
A right hand to the body from Byrd.
Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but Grena uses good head movement to avoid it.

Grena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Byrd. No joy for Grena on that attempt.
Byrd connects with a nice looking jab.
Grena slips under a jab.
Grena wants to counter the offense by Byrd and move into the clinch position.
Grena walks into a left hand.
We've been told by Byrd's head coaches at Julius Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adelaide Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Byrd misses with a hook. Grena ducked under it nicely.
Byrd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd thuds a left hand into Grena's body.
Byrd connects with a single shot there.
Byrd is looking to clinch but Grena is avoiding it.
Grena drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Byrd defends it well.
Byrd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grena moves forwards but Byrd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd throws a poor cross that misses
and Grena counters with a straight right hand.
Byrd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grena makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Byrd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grena counters with a nice body shot.
Grena ducks right into an uppercut from Byrd.
A big left from Byrd misses.
Grena is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Byrd with a body shot.

Grena clinches.

Grena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byrd connects with a high kick.
Grena tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Byrd defends well and Grena ends up having to push Byrd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Byrd tries to bum rush Grena with a series of wild strikes but Grena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grena throws a head kick that misses.
Byrd throws a counter high kick but Grena was just alert enough to avoid it.
Adelaide Byrd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd looks to land a left hand but Grena moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Byrd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Byrd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd lands a leg kick that knocks Grena off balance momentarily.
Grena is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adelaide Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrd lands a head kick!
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adelaide Byrd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grena wants to clinch.
Grena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grena throws a counter combo.
A left lands for Byrd.
Byrd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byrd takes a jab right on the kisser.

Grena moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grena manages to break the clinch.
Grena throws a sloppy head kick and Byrd moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Byrd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
Byrd swings widly with a right hand
and Grena counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Byrd lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Byrd scores with a four punch combination!
Byrd misses with a body shot.

Grena looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Byrd is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grena lands a couple of digs.
Oh Byrd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Grena gets to his feet. Byrd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Grena connects with a superb combination that knocks Byrd out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Grena before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Byrd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Umberto Grena!
Umberto Grena decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Aristides Leopoldo (ranked 8552 p4p, 223 weight class) and Tyler Antonew (ranked 17817 p4p, 173 weight class). Leopoldo comes to the cage accompanied by Carmina Burana - Carl Orff. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Aristides Leopoldo
vs
Antonew

190 cm
40
280 lbs
26 - 21 - 1

177 cm
27
180 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Antonew!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonew tries to clinch up but Leopoldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Leopoldo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No joy there for Leopoldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leopoldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Antonew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leopoldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antonew moves away.

Leopoldo shoots in and gets a takedown into Antonew's guard.
Leopoldo throws a big right hand that misses.
Leopoldo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leopoldo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leopoldo preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Antonew's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo is looking to work some ground and pound but Antonew has wrist control.
Leopoldo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Antonew trying to control the position here.
Antonew utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leopoldo throwing strikes but missing.
Leopoldo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Antonew preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leopoldo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leopoldo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leopoldo works over Antonew with some ground and pound from guard.

Antonew is rocked!
Leopoldo throws a strike but Antonew rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Antonew is still in real trouble! Can Leopoldo finish him?

Leopoldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Antonew lands a couple of digs.
Antonew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonew lands a couple of elbows.
Antonew seems to have recovered his senses.
Antonew is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leopoldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Antonew passes into half guard.
Antonew looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leopoldo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leopoldo tries to roll over but Antonew keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Leopoldo actively working from the bottom here.
Antonew lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Antonew lands with a punch from half guard.

Leopoldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Antonew pulls his head out easily.
Leopoldo wants to improve his position but Antonew is controlling well.
Leopoldo taking some punishment here, with Antonew in his half guard.
Antonew looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leopoldo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Antonew takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Antonew connects with a nice short shot to Leopoldo's temple.
Leopoldo missing with punches from the bottom.
Antonew seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Antonew lands with a punch from half guard.
Leopoldo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Antonew tries to pass to full mount but Leopoldo defends it.
Antonew lands with a punch from half guard.

Leopoldo actively working from the bottom here.
Leopoldo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Antonew's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Antonew's back!
Leopoldo throwing sloppy strikes.
Leopoldo misses with an elbow to the head.

Leopoldo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leopoldo throwing sloppy strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonew is trapped and Leopoldo is scoring with shots to the head and body.

Leopoldo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Leopoldo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Leopoldo not allowing Antonew to control his hands.

Leopoldo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Antonew is defending well though. Leopoldo let's go of the attempt for now.
Antonew is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Leopoldo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leopoldo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Leopoldo controlling well, preventing Antonew from escaping the position.
Leopoldo lands shots from the back.
Leopoldo misses with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leopoldo knocks out Antonew with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Leopoldo before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Leopoldo picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
A very excited looking Pedro Aristides Leopoldo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tebato Nakara (ranked 7240 p4p, 612 weight class) and Silvio Provenza (ranked 4616 p4p, 482 weight class). Provenza has chosen Madreblu - Certamente as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Silvio Provenza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nakara
vs
Provenza

177 cm
47
169 lbs
24 - 25 - 1

182 cm
35
165 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tebato Nakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silvio Provenza!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Provenza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Nakara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Provenza to the mat! Provenza manages to get full guard.
Nakara working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Provenza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakara is in close to Provenza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakara landing some decent shots from guard.
Nakara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Provenza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakara defends it easily.
Nakara throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Provenza throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nakara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Provenza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Provenza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Provenza trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Provenza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Provenza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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

Nakara has his foot on Provenza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Provenza works his way back into a safe position though.
Provenza is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakara has wrist control.

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

Nakara is looking for a triangle but Provenza pushes his legs off easily.
Provenza passes Nakara's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Provenza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Provenza wants to pass the guard but Nakara is defending well.

Nakara looking for submissions off his back.
Provenza not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Provenza is working for a kimura but Nakara is defending it quite comfortably.

Provenza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakara is just riding it out for now. Provenza eventually gives up the hold.

Nakara looking for submissions off his back.

Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Nakara looking for submissions off his back.
Provenza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenza drops an elbow to the side of Nakara's head.

Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Provenza pulls his head out easily.
Provenza not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Provenza working the head and body with strikes.

Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakara is breathing heavily.

Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Provenza is nestled in close to Nakara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Provenza is working for a submission of some sort.

Nakara actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara has hold of Provenza's hands but Provenza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Provenza wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Nakara looking for submissions off his back.

Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Provenza winds up and cracks Nakara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Provenza pulls his head out easily.
Provenza is nestled in close to Nakara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!

Nakara actively working from the bottom here.
Provenza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Silvio Provenza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nakara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

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

Provenza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakara preventing the sweep.
Provenza has momentary wrist control but Nakara slips an elbow through the middle.
Provenza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Provenza looking for a guillotine here but Nakara defends easily.
Nakara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Nakara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Provenza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakara has managed to get both his arms back between Provenza's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakara works over Provenza with some ground and pound from guard.
Provenza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Provenza wants to sweep here but Nakara controlling him for the moment.

Provenza is looking for a triangle but Nakara pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenza has momentary wrist control but Nakara slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tebato Nakara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nakara is working Provenza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Provenza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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

Nakara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Provenza.

Nakara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Nakara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Provenza is aware though and is defending well.
Provenza wants to pass the guard but Nakara is keeping the position.
Provenza landing with the ground and pound.
Provenza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakara is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenza with a nice head shot there.

Nakara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Provenza defends well.
Provenza is pushing down on Nakara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakara is fighting to maintain full guard but Provenza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Provenza working Nakara over with strikes.
Provenza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Provenza pulls his head out easily.

Nakara actively working from the bottom here.

Provenza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Provenza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Nakara looking for submissions off his back.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakara looking for submissions off his back.

Provenza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakara defends it well.
Provenza winds up and cracks Nakara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Provenza not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Provenza is looking for a kimura here.
Nakara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Provenza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Provenza wants to pass the guard but Nakara is defending well.

Nakara actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Provenza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakara defends it well.

Nakara actively working from the bottom here.
Provenza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Nakara actively working from the bottom here.

Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Provenza pulls his head out easily.
Nakara won't allow Provenza to pass to mount.

Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Provenza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nakara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Provenza working Nakara over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Provenza scores with a nice strike.

Provenza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nakara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nakara is looking to reverse the position.
Provenza cracks Nakara with a big right hand but Nakara just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Nakara is rocked!

Provenza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nakara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oh Nakara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakara seems to have got his legs back now.
Provenza working over Nakara with some ground and pound. Nakara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Provenza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nakara sees it coming and defends easily.

Provenza is looking for a kimura but Nakara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Provenza to get the leverage.

Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Provenza pulls his head out easily.

Nakara looking for submissions off his back.
Provenza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Provenza seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Provenza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Provenza slips a nice elbow through Nakara's hands, connecting with Nakara's forehead.

Provenza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Provenza.

Nakara actively working from the bottom here.
Provenza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Nakara is defending against the submission attempts here by Provenza.

Nakara actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Provenza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nakara taking some punishment here, with Provenza in his half guard.

Provenza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nakara could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Provenza has cracked it and Nakara is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Provenza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silvio Provenza!
Silvio Provenza 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
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavo Nurmi (ranked 2236 p4p, 53 weight class) and Paul Henderson (ranked 2620 p4p, 103 weight class). Pavo Nurmi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nurmi
vs
Henderson

196 cm
37
251 lbs
37 - 18 - 1

193 cm
27
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pavo Nurmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmi wants to clinch
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

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

Henderson swings around for an armbar but Nurmi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henderson's guard.

Henderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nurmi escapes and throws Henderson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Henderson sneaks back into half guard.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to control but Nurmi is keeping busy.
Nurmi wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Nurmi is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.
Nurmi wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson moves into full guard.

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.

Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmi passes into half guard.
Nurmi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Henderson is concentrating on defense, preventing Nurmi from advancing position.

Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmi prevents Henderson from improving his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Henderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurmi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson.
Nurmi ducks right into an uppercut from Henderson.
Nurmi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Henderson ducks right into an uppercut from Nurmi.
Henderson works the jab nicely.
Nurmi misses with a body punch
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Nurmi connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Nurmi slips a straight right by Henderson.
The fighters circling - Nurmi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmi looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Henderson misses with a looping right.
Nurmi throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nurmi swivels and escapes.
Nurmi misses with a double jab.

Nurmi rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmi.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmi fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmi misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nurmi.
Nurmi lands a left hand.
Nurmi is working Henderson over against the cage.
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Pavo Nurmi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nurmi darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson takes a shot to the head.
Nurmi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Nurmi can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
Nurmi misses with the head strike.
Nurmi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmi.
Nurmi pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nurmi gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmi.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Nurmi.
Nurmi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Nurmi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nurmi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Henderson can turn it around.
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurmi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Nurmi misses with the head strike.
Nurmi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurmi misses with the head strike.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Nurmi.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmi fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
Nurmi swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Nurmi.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Nurmi.
Henderson takes a shot to the head.
Henderson lands a left hand.
Nurmi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nurmi - that landed with a thud.
Nurmi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Nurmi.
Nurmi tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing Nurmi back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Nurmi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Henderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmi fails to land.
Nurmi swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Nurmi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Nurmi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson.
Pavo Nurmi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Nurmi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nurmi - that landed with a thud.
Nurmi blocking some punches.
Nurmi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson cracks Nurmi with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Nurmi.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmi lands with a right to the head.
Nurmi misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson tries a body shot but Nurmi blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Nurmi swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Nurmi is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurmi misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavo Nurmi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nurmi cracks Henderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Henderson.
Nurmi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmi throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Nurmi swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmi fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmi tries to clinch but Henderson moves away
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmi.
Nurmi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Henderson manages to circle out of the way.
Nice body punch from Nurmi.
Pavo Nurmi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Nurmi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmi has Henderson pressed against the cage.
Nurmi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmi is working Henderson over against the cage.
Nurmi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
Nurmi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Nurmi prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paul Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson works on Nurmi's body with a couple of short punches.
Nurmi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmi tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson is trying to stall.
Nurmi struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
Nurmi cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Henderson misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Nurmi.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmi.
Nurmi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henderson tries a body shot but Nurmi blocks it.
Nurmi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson trying to stall but Nurmi improves his position.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavo Nurmi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Henderson.
Henderson tries a body shot but Nurmi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
Henderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henderson working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson is struggling to control the position.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmi controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Henderson.
I think Nurmi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavo Nurmi!
Pavo Nurmi very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Tyson (ranked 4835 p4p, 105 weight class) and Lahden Linkki (ranked 3081 p4p, 74 weight class). Linkki has chosen Cypress Hill - Cuban Necktie as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Tyson
vs
Linkki

194 cm
46
230 lbs
42 - 17 - 1

188 cm
28
220 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lahden Linkki!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linkki slips a straight right by Tyson.
Linkki 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.
Donk. Tyson catches Linkki right on the button with a cross.
Tyson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Linkki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Linkki lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyson scores with a kick to the body.

Linkki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Linkki connects with a couple of short punches.
Linkki is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linkki throws a big right hand that misses.
Linkki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Linkki won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.
Linkki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linkki throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Linkki manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Linkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson preventing the sweep.
Linkki keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Linkki pulls Tyson in close to prevent any damage.
Tyson won't allow Linkki to sweep him here.
Linkki seems keen to control Tyson's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Linkki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
A big right from Tyson misses.
Linkki scores with a nice right hand.
Linkki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Linkki to score with a decent uppercut.
Linkki throws a one two combo.
Linkki throws a hook but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson moves out of range as Linkki strikes.
Linkki throws a right hand that misses
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Linkki is out of range.
Linkki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Linkki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tyson sprawls well initially but Linkki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Tyson pushes Linkki off and gets back to his feet.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Linkki lands with a nice body punch.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linkki was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Linkki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson throws a low kick, looking for Linkki's leg but Linkki calmly moves out of range.
Linkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyson ducks right into an uppercut from Linkki.
Linkki stuns Tyson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Linkki throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson takes a swing at Linkki's ribcage but misses.
Tyson thows a leg kick but Linkki checks it
and Linkki counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Linkki.
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Linkki fails with a takedown attempt.
Linkki cracks Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tyson throws the kick towards the body but Linkki avoids it.
Rocky Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Linkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tyson throws a hook but Linkki blocks it.
Linkki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lahden Linkki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Some wild striking there from Linkki.
Tyson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Linkki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Linkki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Linkki lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Linkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson misses with a hook
and Linkki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Linkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Linkki is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Linkki finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyson's head.
Linkki with a jab.
Linkki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson needs to keep his hands up - Linkki had a free shot at his head there.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linkki moves away.
Tyson throws a one two combo.
Linkki connects with a body shot.
Linkki thuds his right hand into Tyson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Linkki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Linkki scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linkki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by Linkki.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linkki was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Linkki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Linkki, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Linkki moved out of range nicely.
Linkki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Linkki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rocky Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Linkki jabs Tyson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyson looks to land a right hand but Linkki moved out of range.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Linkki.
Linkki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Linkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Linkki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Linkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson throws out a leg kick but Linkki moves out of range and Tyson only half commits.
Linkki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Linkki cracks Tyson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Linkki is out of range and Tyson settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linkki scores with a nice right hand.
Linkki misses the jab.
Linkki loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Linkki.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linkki lands a jab-cross combination.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Linkki lands a slapping body shot.
Linkki throws an overhand right that lands on Tyson's shoulder, as Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson loses concentration momentarily and Linkki pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Tyson crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Linkki finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lahden Linkki!
Lahden Linkki 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
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Koko (ranked 1717 p4p, 206 weight class) and John Kyle Romo (ranked 2396 p4p, 273 weight class). John Kyle Romo struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be fireworks!

Koko
vs
Kyle Romo

190 cm
38
179 lbs
39 - 23 - 0

190 cm
47
187 lbs
55 - 30 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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 39 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Koko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 55 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, John Kyle Romo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Romo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Koko misses.
Michael Koko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Romo is rocked!

It looks like John Kyle Romo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Romo is still on wobbly legs! Can Koko finish him?
Koko weaves into range and cracks Romo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Romo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Koko is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Koko!
Michael Koko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ali Oubaali (ranked 2232 p4p, 259 weight class) and Johnny Dangerous Jr (ranked 921 p4p, 126 weight class). Oubaali comes into the arena with Belsunce Breakdown blaring out of the sound system. Dangerous Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. TNT - ACDC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Oubaali
vs
Dangerous Jr

182 cm
25
175 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

188 cm
32
185 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Oubaali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Dangerous Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangerous Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oubaali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Oubaali moves into the clinch.
Dangerous Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oubaali.
Oubaali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oubaali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dangerous Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dangerous Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dangerous Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dangerous Jr lands with a right to the head.
Dangerous Jr tries a body shot but Oubaali blocks it.
Dangerous Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oubaalis head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oubaali prevents a body shot from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dangerous Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A bit of stalling here from Dangerous Jr.
Oubaali 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.

Oubaali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dangerous Jr misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oubaali doesn't manage to clinch there - Dangerous Jr circles away.
Oubaali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oubaali is looking to clinch but Dangerous Jr is avoiding it.
Oubaali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dangerous Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut lands for Dangerous Jr. That snapped Oubaali's head back.
Oubaali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dangerous Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Oubaali blocks a jab.
Oubaali tries to clinch up.
Dangerous Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oubaali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Dangerous Jr has Oubaali up against the cage in a clinch.
Oubaali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dangerous Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr blocks an uppercut.
Oubaali throws a head punch that misses.
Dangerous Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oubaali can't find room to land a body shot as Dangerous Jr controls the action.
Oubaali working aggressively here.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by Dangerous Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dangerous Jr.
Still in the clinch, Dangerous Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dangerous Jr crunches a lovely knee into Oubaali's ribcage.
Dangerous Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dangerous Jr lands with a left to the head.
Dangerous Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oubaali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dangerous Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oubaali managing to block the knees to the body from Dangerous Jr.
Oubaali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oubaali misses with the head strike.
Dangerous Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oubaali is defending well for now.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from Dangerous Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Oubaali controls the action.
Oubaali swings wildly with an uppercut but Dangerous Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oubaali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dangerous Jr.
Oubaali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dangerous Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oubaali lands a nice uppercut.
Dangerous Jr prevents a body shot from Oubaali.
Dangerous Jr stalling.
Dangerous Jr missing with knees to the body.
Dangerous Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oubaali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dangerous Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dangerous Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oubaali misses with a punch on the inside.
Dangerous Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oubaali lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oubaali has a couple of punches blocked by Dangerous Jr.
Oubaali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dangerous Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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

Oubaali closes the distance and clinches.
Dangerous Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oubaali misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dangerous Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oubaali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dangerous Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr tries a body shot but Oubaali blocks it.
Oubaali misses with the head strike.
Oubaali avoids the elbow strike from Dangerous Jr, against the cage.
Oubaali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Oubaali.
Oubaali lands with a right to the head.
Oubaali throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oubaali is looking to clinch but Dangerous Jr is avoiding it.
Dangerous Jr throws a hook but Oubaali avoids it easily.
Dangerous Jr throws a lazy right hand but Oubaali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dangerous Jr looks to throw the jab but Oubaali is out of range.
Dangerous Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Oubaali fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

Oubaali has closed the distance and engaged Dangerous Jr in a clinch.
Johnny Dangerous Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Oubaali breaks from the clinch.
Oubaali tries to clinch but Dangerous Jr moves out of range.
Dangerous Jr throws a series of punches but Oubaali avoids them all with ease.
Dangerous Jr tries to score with a low kick but Oubaali moves his leg out of the way.
Oubaali doesn't manage to clinch there - Dangerous Jr circles away.
Dangerous Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oubaali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dangerous Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oubaali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oubaali is looking to clinch but Dangerous Jr is avoiding it.
Oubaali moves out of range as Dangerous Jr strikes.
Oubaali is looking to clinch but Dangerous Jr is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oubaali takes the fight into the clinch.
Dangerous Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dangerous Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dangerous Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Oubaali.
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dangerous Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Oubaali.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dangerous Jr missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oubaali managing to block the knees to the body from Dangerous Jr.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dangerous Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Oubaali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dangerous Jr taking a breather.
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dangerous Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oubaali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oubaali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oubaali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oubaali managing to block the knees to the body from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oubaali misses with a punch on the inside.
Dangerous Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oubaali avoids it.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dangerous Jr prevents a body shot from Oubaali.
Dangerous Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dangerous Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oubaali misses with some punches.
Dangerous Jr blocks an uppercut.
Dangerous Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dangerous Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Oubaali won't want to take too many of those.
Dangerous Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dangerous Jr prevents a body shot from Oubaali.
Dangerous Jr misses with a body punch.
Oubaali prevents a body shot from Dangerous Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oubaali.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from Dangerous Jr.
Oubaali prevents a body shot from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr blocking some punches.
Dangerous Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dangerous Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oubaali avoids it.
Dangerous Jr blocks an uppercut.
Dangerous Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oubaali.
Come on Dangerous Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr lands an uppercut.

Oubaali manages to break the clinch.
Dangerous Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dangerous Jr looks to land a combination but Oubaali avoids it well.
Dangerous Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oubaali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oubaali tries to clinch there but Dangerous Jr circles away.
Dangerous Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oubaali in his tracks.
Dangerous Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dangerous Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dangerous Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Oubaali to counter with a crisp jab.
Dangerous Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oubaali wants to clinch.
Dangerous Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Oubaali.
Dangerous Jr throws a lazy right hand but Oubaali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Dangerous Jr moves into the clinch.
Dangerous Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oubaali pushes Dangerous Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Dangerous Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dangerous Jr lands a body shot.
Dangerous Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Oubaali clinches up with Dangerous Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dangerous Jr.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
Dangerous Jr tries to work over Oubaali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dangerous Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dangerous Jrs head.
Dangerous Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dangerous Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Oubaali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Oubaali fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oubaali throws a head punch that misses.
Oubaali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dangerous Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dangerous Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Dangerous Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oubaali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dangerous Jr misses with a body punch.
Oubaali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali lands with a short shot to the head.
Dangerous Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dangerous Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oubaali throws a head punch that misses.
Oubaali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oubaali misses with a punch on the inside.
Dangerous Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dangerous Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Oubaali avoids the damage to the body.
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dangerous Jr is pushing Oubaali up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dangerous Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oubaali tries a body shot but Dangerous Jr blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oubaali breaks from the clinch.
Dangerous Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dangerous Jr moves forwards but Oubaali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dangerous Jr scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oubaali checks a low kick from Dangerous Jr.
Oubaali wants to clinch.
Dangerous Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oubaali circles away quickly and effectively.

Dangerous Jr lands a left and a right that send Oubaali crashing to the mat, dazed. Dangerous Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Oubaali is rocked!
Dangerous Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Oubaali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnny Dangerous Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oubaali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dangerous Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oubaali tries to clinch but Dangerous Jr is having none of it.
Oubaali ducks under a wild hook from Dangerous Jr.
Oubaali seems to have got his legs back now.
Oubaali connects with a crisp jab.

Dangerous Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oubaali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dangerous Jr backwards.
Dangerous Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oubaali.
Dangerous Jr blocks a body shot from Oubaali.
Oubaali scores with a shot to the side of Dangerous Jr's head.
Oubaali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dangerous Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali blocking some punches.
Dangerous Jr tries a knee to the head but Oubaali blocks it.
Dangerous Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oubaali's elbow.
Oubaali lands with a short shot to the head.
Dangerous Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Oubaali has a couple of punches blocked by Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dangerous Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Oubaali can't find room to land a body shot as Dangerous Jr controls the action.
Dangerous Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oubaali backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oubaali misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali.
Oubaali working aggressively here.
Oubaali tries to work over Dangerous Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oubaali throws a head punch that misses.
Dangerous Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oubaali lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oubaali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dangerous Jr backwards.
Ali Oubaali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Oubaali.
Johnny Dangerous Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from Dangerous Jr.
Oubaali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oubaali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dangerous Jr blocking some punches.
Oubaali is working Dangerous Jr over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oubaali.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oubaali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by Dangerous Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Dangerous Jr.
Well Dangerous Jr 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Dangerous Jr!
Johnny Dangerous Jr gave a mention to Velocity Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Ali Oubaali was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Android Seventeen (ranked 1442 p4p, 149 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 1707 p4p, 177 weight class). Seventeen 's entrance music is Dj got us fallin in love. A fine choice. Brandis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Voodoo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Android Seventeen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Seventeen
vs
Brandis

225 cm
22
281 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

191 cm
25
235 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Bank of noobs
Pit Bull Development

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Urban Fighter

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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Android Seventeen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Seventeen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brandis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Seventeen tries to pass.
Seventeen trying to move into half guard but instead Brandis has managed to sweep!

Brandis postures up in Seventeen 's guard and throws a big left but Seventeen blocks it.
Seventeen pulls Brandis in close to his closed guard and prevents Brandis from doing any damage or advancing position.

Brandis stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Seventeen has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Brandis manages to get his head free but now Seventeen has transitioned to an armbar! Brandis grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Seventeen ! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Android Seventeen !
Android Seventeen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.