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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Cranston (ranked 7872 p4p, 621 weight class) and Shaka Johnson (ranked 5093 p4p, 499 weight class). Johnson has chosen Mandoza - Nkalakatha as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shaka Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Cranston
vs
Johnson

188 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bryan Cranston !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaka Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cranston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson won't allow Cranston to sweep him here.
Cranston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.

Johnson stands up from Cranston 's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Cranston gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cranston avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cranston 's waist but Cranston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Bryan Cranston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cranston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Cranston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cranston tries to get out of the position.
Cranston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranston trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cranston is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Cranston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Cranston wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cranston 's head.

Cranston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Johnson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cranston to stand up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cranston as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.

Cranston tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Johnson manages to pull guard.
Cranston controlling from the top position.
Cranston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Cranston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranston postures up.
Cranston tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Cranston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cranston is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Cranston is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Cranston really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cranston is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Cranston is having none of it.

Johnson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cranston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cranston tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaka Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cranston looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Cranston drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.

Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Cranston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cranston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cranston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Cranston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cranston has Johnson in his guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cranston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cranston being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson trying to control but Cranston is working from the bottom.
Johnson stops Cranston from standing up.

Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Cranston to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cranston presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cranston 's guard.

Shaka Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson trying to control but Cranston is working from the bottom.
Cranston trying to control the position.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cranston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranston is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cranston wants to control the position but Johnson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cranston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.

Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cranston avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cranston swinging wildly here.

Johnson darts in and clinches Cranston up against the cage.
Cranston is trying to break free.
Cranston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cranston 's efforts to push away.

Johnson jumps guard.
Cranston postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Cranston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaka Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cranston leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cranston stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cranston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Cranston shows good takedown defense.
Bryan Cranston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.

Johnson clinches with his opponent.

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

Cranston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!

It looks like Bryan Cranston has been cut.
Shaka Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson has Cranston up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has Cranston pressed against the cage, preventing Cranston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cranston after a bit of a struggle.

Cranston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cranston keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranston is looking for a sweep.
Johnson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cranston !
Cranston is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Cranston is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Johnson tries to control but Cranston wriggling away.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Cranston to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Cranston is squirming around nicely.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Cranston to control.
Cranston is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Cranston is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Cranston is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson prevents Cranston from getting the reversal.
Cranston is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Shaka Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cranston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to control but Cranston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cranston is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cranston is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaka Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaka Johnson!
Shaka Johnson 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
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Big Baby (ranked 5606 p4p, 372 weight class) and Olivier Griezmann (ranked 7712 p4p, 429 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Baby
vs
Griezmann

175 cm
18
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Baby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olivier Griezmann!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baby throws a front kick aimed at Griezmann's knee but Griezmann avoids it well.
Griezmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Griezmann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griezmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griezmann connects with a crisp jab.
Griezmann lands with an overhand left.
Griezmann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griezmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griezmann throws a front kick that sends Baby stumbling back into the cage.
Baby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baby.
Baby checks the leg kick.
It appears Baby was looking to counter with a kick there.
Griezmann missing with a left hand there. Baby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griezmann avoids the head kick by Baby.
A little jabbing left from Griezmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Big Baby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baby throws a head kick but Griezmann moves out of range.
Griezmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baby thinks about countering with a head kick.
Griezmann connects with the punch.
Griezmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griezmann throws an overhand right that lands on Baby's shoulder, as Baby tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griezmann misses with a hook. Baby ducked under it nicely.
Griezmann misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Baby.
A little jabbing left from Griezmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baby throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baby throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griezmann! But no joy.
Baby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baby throws out a leg kick but Griezmann moves out of range and Baby only half commits.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baby.
Baby throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griezmann.
Baby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griezmann.
Baby throws a wild body kick that Griezmann sees coming a mile off.
Baby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baby looks for the body kick but Griezmann saw that one coming.
Griezmann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Griezmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griezmann lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griezmann blocks the body kick.
Griezmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griezmann 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griezmann dips to his left and cracks Baby with an uppercut!
A slapping leg kick lands for Griezmann.
Griezmann lands a jab to Baby's midsection.
Baby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griezmann.
Baby misses with a body shot.
Baby tries a head kick but it misses.
Griezmann connects with a body shot that sends Baby's belly button to the back.
Baby misses with a low kick.
Baby throws a head kick that misses
and Griezmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Baby is predictable there
and Griezmann counters with a right hand to the body.
Griezmann throws a big shot that misses.
Baby is looking to counter with a body kick.
Griezmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baby's hands.
Baby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baby throws a push kick but Griezmann slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Griezmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baby takes a kick to the side of the head.
Baby tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Griezmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griezmann throws a looping overhand right but Baby ducks down to avoid it.
Baby is looking to land body kicks.
Griezmann moves out of range of the body kick from Baby.
It seemed like Griezmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griezmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baby keeps the fight on the outside.
Baby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griezmann to score with a decent uppercut.
Baby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griezmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Griezmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Baby's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griezmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Griezmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baby manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griezmann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griezmann scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Griezmann.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griezmann.
Baby misses with a wild body shot.
Baby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Griezmann misses with an uppercut
and Baby counters with an outside leg kick.
Baby throws a leg kick
and Griezmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griezmann throws a body punch but Baby moves out of range.
Griezmann connects with a single shot there.
Griezmann has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Griezmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Griezmann misses with a leg kick.
Baby misses with a body kick.
Olivier Griezmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baby misses with a head kick.
Griezmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Griezmann blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Griezmann.
Baby misses with a kick to the body.
Griezmann tries to land a front kick but Baby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baby quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Baby throws a solid leg kick but Griezmann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baby.
Griezmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baby misses with a body kick.
Baby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby throws a body kick that misses.
Baby looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Baby.
Griezmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baby misses with a body kick.
Baby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baby throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baby lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Griezmann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Griezmann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Griezmann lands with a kick to the temple. Baby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griezmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baby moves away.
Baby throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Griezmann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baby thinking.
Griezmann avoids a kick to the body.
Griezmann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baby throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Baby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griezmann throws a fast counter high kick but Baby manages to duck under it in time.
Griezmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griezmann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baby misses with an attempted mid kick.

Griezmann darts in and clinches Baby up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Griezmann fails to land.
Griezmann tries a body shot but Baby blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griezmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Baby.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griezmann.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Griezmann fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baby.
Baby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griezmann.
Griezmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Baby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griezmann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Griezmann misses with the head strike.
Griezmann throws a head punch that misses.
Baby looking for a takedown.
Baby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griezmann has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baby.
Griezmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Baby.
Griezmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baby.
Griezmann prevents Baby from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch on the inside from Griezmann fails to land.
Griezmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Baby.
Griezmann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baby blocking some punches.
Baby working hard to break the clinch.
Griezmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Olivier Griezmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baby stalling in the clinch.
Baby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Griezmann after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Baby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griezmann has a couple of punches blocked by Baby.
Griezmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Griezmann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Griezmann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griezmann.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baby throws a lazy head kick
and Griezmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griezmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baby does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Baby backs off Griezmann throws a huge counter combo but Baby manages to avoid it all.
Crunch! Griezmann slams his shin into Baby's torso.
Baby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griezmann.
Griezmann lands a jab to Baby's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griezmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baby moves away.
Baby lets loose with a powerful body kick. Griezmann will feel that in the morning.
Baby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griezmann throws out the jab.
Jab from Griezmann.
Griezmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baby attempts a counter takedown but Griezmann avoids it well and moves away.
Griezmann misses with a straight right.
Baby will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Griezmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Baby thows a leg kick but Griezmann checks it
and Baby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griezmann scores with a punch to the head.
Griezmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griezmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baby thinks about countering with a body kick.
Griezmann lands a jab to Baby's midsection.
Griezmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baby shoots in looking for a takedown. Griezmann tries to sprawl out of it but Baby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griezmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griezmann throws a sloppy head kick and Baby moves out of range easily.
Griezmann just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBaby.
Griezmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griezmann misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Baby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baby moves out of range of the body kick.
Baby misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griezmann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griezmann! But no joy.
Baby misses with a low kick.
Baby throws a low kick but Griezmann avoids it.
Baby tries to land a body kick
and Griezmann counters with a straight right hand.
Baby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baby misses with a looping right.
Griezmann works the jab nicely.
Griezmann tries to clinch but Baby moves out of range.
Baby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griezmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griezmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Baby circles away.
Griezmann throws a head kick but Baby moves out of range.
A low kick from Baby is predictable there
and Griezmann counters with a straight right hand.
Griezmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baby moves forwards but Griezmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baby looks for the body kick but Griezmann saw that one coming.
Big Baby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griezmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griezmann looks to land a body kick but Baby moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baby misses with a body kick.
Baby throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griezmann.
Griezmann misses with a wild body shot.
Griezmann cracks Baby with an open hand slap.
Baby tries to land a body kick
and Griezmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Griezmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griezmann tries to work over Baby's front leg with a kick but Baby checks it.
Griezmann tries to clinch but Baby is having none of it.
Griezmann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baby moves forwards but Griezmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Griezmann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griezmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Griezmann moves out of range as Baby throws a body kick.
Baby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baby throws a sloppy head kick and Griezmann moves out of range easily.
Baby closes the distance and clinches up with Griezmann, looking for a takedown. Baby pushes Griezmann against the cage but Griezmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baby on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griezmann checks it well.
Griezmann's corner calls for a 1-2. Griezmann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Griezmann checks a leg kick.
Baby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griezmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Baby swats away the attempt to clinch by Griezmann.
Griezmann lunges at Baby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baby's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baby swings for the body but Griezmann moves out of range.
Griezmann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baby's head backwards.
Griezmann lands a jab.
Baby throws a head kick that misses
and Griezmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griezmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baby under the eye.
Griezmann moves in looking to clinch but Baby pushes him off.
Griezmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griezmann cracks Baby with a good jab.
Baby tries to land a front kick but Griezmann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Griezmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griezmann.
Baby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Griezmann looks to land a right hand but Baby moved out of range.
Griezmann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griezmann avoids the head kick by Baby.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baby.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Griezmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griezmann 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Griezmann!
Olivier Griezmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Feel Pain (ranked 5974 p4p, 247 weight class) and Iota Knox (ranked 7128 p4p, 281 weight class). Knox is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Blacker The Berry | Kendrick Lamar. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Pain
vs
Knox

170 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

171 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Feel Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iota Knox!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Pain.
Pain misses with a double jab.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Pain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Knox has closed the distance and engaged Pain in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Pain throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pain misses with the head strike.
Pain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pain lands a shot to the body.
Pain misses with a punch on the inside.
Pain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Pain misses with the head strike.
Pain presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with some punches.
Pain throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox misses with some punches.
Pain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pain fails to land.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Pain has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Pain blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox prevents a body shot from Pain.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Pain scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pain.
Pain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pain tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox just leaning against Pain, taking a breather.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Pain scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Good body shot from Pain.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox blocks a body shot from Pain.
Pain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Pain blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox gets through Pain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox stalling the fight.
A short left from Pain.
Pain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Pain works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Pain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pain throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Pain.
Pain scores with a hook to the body.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
Pain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Pain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pain works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
Pain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
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 Feel Pain will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Knox swinging wildly here.
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Pain avoids the body shot from Knox.
Pain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox lands a head shot.
Knox takes a swing at Pain's ribcage but misses.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Knox is rocked!
Pain punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Pain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Pain counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Pain finish him?
Pain throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but Pain pushes him away.
Knox swings for the body but Pain moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pain rather than just go for the knockout.
Pain throws an overhand right that drops Knox like a sack of potatoes! Pain dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feel Pain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Higor Pereira (ranked 6392 p4p, 400 weight class) and Rooben Nevez (ranked 3916 p4p, 304 weight class). Rooben Nevez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pereira
vs
Nevez

168 cm
25
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Higor Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rooben Nevez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nevez is fending him off so far but Pereira persists. Nope, Nevez circles away and we're back to standing.
Pereira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nevez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nevez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pereira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higor Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nevez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nevez pushes Pereira away with a front kick.
Pereira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Pereira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nevez is trying to defend but Pereira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pereira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nevez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nevez wants to control but Pereira is keeping busy.
Pereira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevez wants to stand back up but Pereira manages to pass into side control.
Pereira slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nevez struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nevez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pereira scoring with punches from side control.
Pereira in side control, throwing shots but Nevez defends.
Nevez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pereira controls the position from side control.
Nevez is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevez keeps Pereira under control for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira controlling the position.

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

Nevez pushes Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Pereira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nevez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nevez with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevez lands a knee to the head.

Nevez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nevez pushes Pereira away with a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nevez, right into the meat.
Nevez cracks the inside of Pereira's front leg.
Nevez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Nevez pushes Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nevez to keep the fight standing.

Nevez breaks from the clinch.
Pereira misses with a takedown attempt - Nevez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nevez lands a head kick!

Nevez forces Pereira back against the cage and clinches.
Nevez scores with a knee to the head.
Nevez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pereira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rooben Nevez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pereira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nevez. Nevez obviously looking to wear him down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pereira or perhaps it was just good defense by Nevez, which made it look bad.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nevez.
Nevez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nevez throws a head kick that half lands.
Nevez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pereira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pereira wants to take the fight to the mat but Nevez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nevez breaks from the clinch.
Pereira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nevez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higor Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nevez lands a head kick. Pereira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevez throws a head kick that half lands.
Nevez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nevez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pereira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nevez defends well and Pereira ends up having to push Nevez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nevez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pereira's head.
Nevez cracks the inside of Pereira's front leg.
Pereira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Higor Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nevez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pereira. That did some damage!

Nevez has closed the distance and engaged Pereira in a clinch.
Nevez with a knee to the head.

Pereira is rocked!
Nevez with a knee to the head.
Oh Pereira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rooben Nevez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Nevez manages to break the clinch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nevez! Pereira is out on his feet! Nevez rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Pereira is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Pereira is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rooben Nevez!
Rooben Nevez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry), into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Raper (ranked 3126 p4p, 285 weight class) and Graysen Rush (ranked 3500 p4p, 313 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Raper might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Torso fuck - Raped by Elephants. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Raper
vs
Rush

193 cm
19
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

202 cm
19
288 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Biff Raper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Graysen Rush!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raper misses with a straight left.
Raper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raper sizes up Rush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Graysen Rush has been cut.
Rush just misses with a punch to the body.
Rush just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRaper.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raper. Rush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rush throws a hook but Raper blocks it.
Rush ducks under a wild hook from Raper.
Rush misses with a lunging right hand
and Raper counters with a two punch combo.
Rush throws a hook but Raper blocks it.
Raper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rush on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raper throws a head kick but Rush moves out of range.
Raper seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raper.
Raper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush avoids the head kick by Raper.
Raper moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raper avoids the body shot from Rush.
Raper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rush tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raper misses with a jab to the body
and Rush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raper.

Raper lands a big head kick that sends Rush tumbling to the mat! Raper takes a step backwards and waves Rush back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Rush is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush misses with a hook.
Raper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush misses the shot to the body.
Rush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raper manages to avoid it.
Raper misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Rush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raper misses with a head kick.
Rush is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raper with a body shot.
Raper misses with a straight left.
Rush wants to counter the offense by Raper and move into the clinch position.
Raper lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rush takes a step back to recover.
Rush throws a big shot that misses.
Rush blocks a head kick by Raper.
Both fighters circling a little - Raper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rush looks winded!
Raper lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rush takes a step back to recover.
Raper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rush takes a kick to the side of the head.
Raper lands with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whack! Raper lands a heavy head kick that drops Rush. The ref tackles Raper to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rush was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Biff Raper!
Biff Raper retains his heavyweight title!
Biff Raper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.