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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael MP (ranked 3218 p4p, 118 weight class) and Johnny Lydon (ranked 3750 p4p, 95 weight class). MP comes to the cage accompanied by Whitesnake - Is This Love?. This should be fireworks!

MP
vs
Lydon

205 cm
25
274 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

183 cm
26
205 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MP!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Lydon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lydon looks to throw a body kick

and MP decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lydon's guard.
MP throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MP throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lydon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MP stops Lydon from standing up.
MP pushing down on Lydon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MP missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MP not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lydon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MP is looking to take a break and control but Lydon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MP wants to pass to mount but Lydon is defending the position.
MP 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

MP is trying to work for a kimura but Lydon is defending well.
MP wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lydon keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MP is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MP wants to advance to full mount but Lydon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
MP not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MP's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
MP will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MP throws a strike but Lydon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lydon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MP, up you get!
MP checks the leg kick nicely there.
No joy there for Lydon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MP changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lydon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Michael MP has been cut.
Lydon misses with a double jab.
MP half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnny Lydon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lydon fails to land with a series of punches.
MP appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lydon looks to land a combination but MP avoids it well.

Lydon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lydon lands a nice knee to the body.
Lydon lands a body shot.

Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MP looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MP ducks under a wild hook from Lydon.
Lydon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MP moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lydon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MP at a distance.
Lydon swinging wildly here.

Lydon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MP, pushing him back against the cage.
Lydon can't find room to land a body shot as MP controls the action.
Lydon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MP takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lydon throws a body kick, spinning off balance

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

Lydon bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Lydon misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lydon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lydon throws a head kick but MP moves out of range.
MP appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lydon misses with a two punch combination.
MP half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lydon wants to land a leg kick but MP is out of range.
MP tries to counter with a takedown but Lydon is quick to defend against it.
MP dodges the punch combination from Lydon.
Lydon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lydon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

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

Lydon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lydon misses with a body kick.
MP drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lydon sprawls and moves away.
Lydon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lydon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael MP's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sloppy strikes from Lydon. Those never looked like landing.
MP takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lydon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnny Lydon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lydon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MP was well out of range. Poor timing from Lydon.
MP half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MP ducks under a wild hook from Lydon.
MP appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Lydon.
MP appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnny Lydon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lydon pushes MP up against the cage in a clinch.

Lydon breaks the clinch.
Lydon scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lydon. MP does a little dance to reset his feet.
MP appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lydon misses with a double jab

and MP counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lydon has his feet on MP's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lydon misses with a body shot.
MP avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Lydon.
MP changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lydon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and MP counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lydon won't be happy with that.
Lydon tries to escape but MP is in control.
MP scores with a couple of short elbows.
MP controls the position from side control.

MP looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MP taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Michael MP overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MP lands a nice forearm strike.
MP working the ground and pound but Lydon is defending the strikes.
MP looks up at the clock and then as Lydon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, MP smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
MP wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lydon keeps working.
MP cracks Lydon with a big elbow.
Lydon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
MP working the body and head with strikes.
Lydon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, MP asserts his dominance and retains side control.
MP is putting a hurting on Lydon here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MP taking a break here but Lydon is having none of it and regains half guard.
MP is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MP is nestled in close to Lydon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lydon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MP wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lydon keeps working.
MP working over Lydon with some ground and pound. Lydon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MP trying to control from half guard but Lydon is working away.
Lydon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MP trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MP misses with a head shot. Lydon uses the momentum to regain guard.
MP is in close to Lydon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MP trying to control but Lydon is working from the bottom.

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

MP has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lydon has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Lydon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael MP's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lydon jabs MP to the body, keeping him at a distance.

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

Lydon breaks the clinch.

Lydon closes the distance and clinches.
Lydon tries to work over MP's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lydon tries to throw a body punch but MP avoids it by throwing Lydon back against the cage.
Lydon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Lydon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lydon duly obliges.

MP tries to keep at a distance but Lydon has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lydon breaks the clinch.
Lydon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MP appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lydon looks to throw a body kick

and MP decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lydon's guard.
Lydon being controlled here, momentarily.
Lydon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MP wants to pass the guard but Lydon is keeping the position.
Lydon wants to stand up but MP is controlling him.
MP slips nicely into half guard.

Lydon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but MP is on him like a limpet, forcing Lydon back against the cage.
Lydon missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lydon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MP sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Lydon.

Lydon rushes MP and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lydon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Lydon has closed the distance and engaged MP in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lydon fails to land.
MP on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lydon pushes MP back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lydon struggles to land a body shot inside as MP controls his hands.
Lydon tries to throw a body punch but MP avoids it by throwing Lydon back against the cage.
Lydon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

MP gets tackled into the cage by Lydon. Lydon maintains the clinch.

Lydon breaks from the clinch.
MP blocks a head kick by Lydon.
MP attempts a counter takedown but Lydon avoids it well and moves away.
Lydon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lydon throws a lazy body kick

so MP counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
MP prevents Lydon from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MP looking to sit in guard and control but Lydon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lydon stands up from MP's guard - Lydon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lydon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and MP counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Michael MP has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from MP.
MP not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

MP is looking for a kimura but Lydon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MP to get the leverage.
MP looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MP throwing shots but Lydon is blocking nicely.
MP prevents Lydon from standing back up.
Lydon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lydon is refusing to be controlled, as MP sits in half guard.
MP is looking to advance position but Lydon won't allow it.
MP is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
MP missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnny Lydon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lydon pushes MP off looking to stand but MP dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lydon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lydon 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lydon!
Johnny Lydon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellraiser FightGear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Michael MP had this to say: 'That was unexpected. Give me another 5 minutes and that dude is getting wrecked.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 3652 p4p, 91 weight class) and Chad Yonic (ranked 3199 p4p, 80 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Thistlewhite
vs
Yonic

175 cm
26
152 lbs
11 - 17 - 0

168 cm
22
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

RESISTANCE

Sportivité

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 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ignatius Thistlewhite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Yonic!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thistlewhite throws a chopping leg kick but Yonic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yonic lands with a straight right. Thistlewhite didn't see that one coming.
Thistlewhite swings for the body but Yonic moves out of range.
Thistlewhite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thistlewhite goes for a double leg but Yonic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yonic continues to drive forward.

Yonic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thistlewhite quickly recovers to half guard.
Thistlewhite missing with punches from the bottom.

Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thistlewhite 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.
Thistlewhite on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thistlewhite is refusing to be controlled, as Yonic sits in half guard.
Yonic is nestled in close to Thistlewhite, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Thistlewhite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily.
Yonic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
Yonic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thistlewhite is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Yonic there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic controlling the pace.
Yonic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yonic lands strikes from half guard.

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

Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yonic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thistlewhite with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Thistlewhite actively working from the bottom here.

Thistlewhite actively working from the bottom here.
Thistlewhite is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thistlewhite is looking to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thistlewhite has hold of Yonic's hands but Yonic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thistlewhite wants to get back to full guard.
Yonic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thistlewhite with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Thistlewhite is rocked!
Yonic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Thistlewhite is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yonic working Thistlewhite over with strikes.
Thistlewhite taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
Yonic lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Thistlewhite quite badly. Thistlewhite pulls Yonic in close trying to recover. Yonic postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Thistlewhite on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Thistlewhite doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Yonic!
Chad Yonic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Fortune (ranked 2248 p4p, 56 weight class) and One Fortytwo (ranked 3341 p4p, 84 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Fortune
vs
Fortytwo

190 cm
25
220 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

222 cm
25
142 lbs
10 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

UnderGround Clothing Co.

Sportivité

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Richie Fortune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortytwo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortune throws a body punch but Fortytwo moves out of range.
Fortune connects with a combination that backs up Fortytwo into the cage. Fortune lands a flurry of punches that gets past Fortytwo's guard. Fortytwo is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Fortune bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Fortune!
Richie Fortune seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
One Fortytwo was interviewed post fight and said 'Everyone picks on the big idiot, don't they?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Bell (ranked 2487 p4p, 102 weight class) and Orc Mismash (ranked 2673 p4p, 104 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mismash's choice of entrance music: Level 90 Elite Tauren Chieftain - Power of the Horde. Greg Bell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Orc Mismash's chin.

Bell
vs
Mismash

176 cm
33
300 lbs
15 - 22 - 0

225 cm
25
310 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

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 15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orc Mismash!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mismash scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A right-left combo lands from Mismash.
Mismash misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Mismash misses.
Mismash moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Mismash drops Bell with a nice combination! Mismash dives into Bell's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Greg Bell has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Mismash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mismash stopping the sweep attempt from Bell.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mismash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mismash throws a big right hand that misses.
Mismash scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mismash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mismash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mismash works over Bell with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mismash content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mismash throws a big elbow that misses.
Bell controlling the position.
Mismash throwing strikes from guard but Bell blocks nicely.

Mismash throws a sloppy strike and Bell has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mismash is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greg Bell!
Greg Bell gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Griffith (ranked 866 p4p, 42 weight class) and Ickey Woods (ranked 3403 p4p, 86 weight class). Woods is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by System of a Down- Chop Suey. Anthony Griffith had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Griffith
vs
Woods

225 cm
27
265 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

178 cm
33
124 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains
RESISTANCE

Vegan Gains

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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Griffith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ickey Woods!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffith throws a leg kick that misses.
Woods takes a kick to the side of the head.
Griffith throws a head kick that misses.

Griffith moves into range and clinches up with Woods.
Woods tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Griffith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griffith smiles and moves away.
Griffith thumps Woods with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
A little feinted left hand from Griffith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffith misses with an uppercut
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Griffith gets tackled into the cage by Woods. Woods maintains the clinch.

Woods successfully pulls guard.
Woods throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Woods has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Griffith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griffith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woods on the ground.

Woods throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Woods looking for a guillotine here but Griffith defends easily.
Griffith trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Griffith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woods trying to strike off his back.
Griffith trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.

Woods is looking for a triangle but Griffith pushes his legs off easily.
Griffith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Griffith tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Griffith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Griffith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Woods isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Griffith stacks Woods on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Griffith!
Woods struggling a bit here.
Griffith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Woods is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Griffith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Woods is looking to improve his position.
Griffith controlling the action here.
Woods is refusing to be controlled, as Griffith sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woods avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffith.
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 Anthony Griffith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Woods loads up on a big right hand but Griffith slips the punch.
Griffith throws the kick towards the body but Woods avoids it.
Woods checks a low kick from Griffith.
Woods looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffith misses with a hook to the body
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Woods as he checks the leg kick.
Griffith throws a leg kick which misses Woods's front leg but catches the back leg as Woods tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith scores with a body shot.
Griffith throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Woods releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Griffith gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith misses with a punch to the body.
Woods tries to pull guard but Griffith holds him up against the cage and eventually Woods drops back down to his feet.
Griffith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?
Woods tries to pull guard but Griffith holds him up against the cage and eventually Woods drops back down to his feet.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griffith smiles and moves away.
Anthony Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods.
Griffith lands a front kick.
Griffith just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods wants to clinch.
Griffith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Griffith.
Woods dives in and grabs Griffith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffith pushes down on Woods's head and hops out.
It appears Griffith was looking to counter with a kick there.
A head kick misses from Griffith.
Griffith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
It appears Griffith was looking to counter with a kick there.
Griffith swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffith throws the kick towards the body but Woods avoids it.
Griffith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffith looks to land a right hand but Woods moved out of range.
Woods swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Griffith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Woods on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Woods tries to pull guard but Griffith won't allow it.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Griffith has him pressed against the cage.
Griffith controlling the action here for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods tries to pull guard but Griffith won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffith.
Griffith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Woods being controlled against the cage.
Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Griffith walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Griffith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffith was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Griffith quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Griffith misses with the body kick
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Griffith clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Griffith dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Griffith.
Anthony Griffith is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Woods is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffith moves away.
Griffith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Woods is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffith throws a big counter combination but Woods scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Griffith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Woods looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith circles away from the clinch attempt.

Griffith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woods tries to pull guard but Griffith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Griffith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Griffith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anthony Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ickey Woods.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Griffith has him pressed against the cage.
Woods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Griffith has him pressed against the cage.
Woods blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woods jumps guard but Griffith stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griffith smiles and moves away.
Griffith misses with a right hand
and Woods makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffith 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 Woods has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Woods and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Griffith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Woods 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.
Griffith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woods wants to counter with a clinch but Griffith pushes him away.
Griffith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woods just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGriffith.
Woods tries for a takedown but Griffith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Griffith throws a quick counter head kick but Woods was just out of range.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Griffith lands a big uppercut and Woods crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Woods looks OK. Griffith waves Woods back to his feet!

Woods is rocked!
Griffith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Woods is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffith finish him?
Woods with a poor takedown
and Griffith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Woods forces Griffith back against the cage and clinches.
Woods fails to pull guard.

Woods jumps into guard, dragging Griffith to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods is trying to keep Griffith in close.
Woods seems to have recovered his senses.

Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffith is aware though and is defending well.
Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffith wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.

Woods escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Griffith from controlling successfully.
Anthony Griffith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffith advances to half guard.
Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Woods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woods wants to control but Griffith is keeping busy.
Woods is looking for a sweep. Griffith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Woods actively working from the bottom here.
Griffith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Griffith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Griffith!
A victorious Anthony Griffith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspektor Dee (ranked 1779 p4p, 45 weight class) and Paea Talanoa (ranked 1256 p4p, 66 weight class). Talanoa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tonga kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dee
vs
Talanoa

205 cm
24
245 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

187 cm
27
280 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

Vegan Gains
Blue Moon

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paea Talanoa!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talanoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dee.
Talanoa avoids a kick to the body.
Talanoa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dee misses with a wild combination.

Dee rushes Talanoa and presses him up against the cage.

Talanoa drags the fight down to the ground.

Talanoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dee defends it easily.
Dee wants to stand but Talanoa is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Talanoa working for a triangle but Dee defends it easily.
Dee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Talanoa's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Talanoa working for a triangle but Dee defends it easily.

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

Talanoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dee gets to his feet - Talanoa follows without any prompting.
Dee's corner calls for a 1-2. Dee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck for Talanoa with that takedown attempt.
As Talanoa looks to move away, Dee throws a big counter combo but Talanoa just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa shoots for a takedown but Dee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Inspektor Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paea Talanoa.
Dee connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Talanoa is defended easily by Dee.
Talanoa shoots in looking for a takedown but Dee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talanoa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A cross from Dee lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dee stuffs the takedown attempt from Talanoa. Talanoa gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa needs to keep his hands up - Dee had a free shot at his head there.
Dee scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Paea Talanoa has been cut.
Dee throws a sloppy head kick and Talanoa moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Dee as he connects with a hook.
Talanoa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Talanoa shoots in but Dee avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Talanoa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Talanoa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Talanoa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee gets back to half guard.
Talanoa prevents Dee from improving his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dee is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Talanoa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dee moves into full guard.
Dee is trying to keep Talanoa in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inspektor Dee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paea Talanoa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dee misses the jab.

Dee takes the fight into the clinch.
Talanoa is working for takedown but Dee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dee struggles to land a body shot inside as Talanoa controls his hands.

Talanoa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Talanoa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dee lands a front kick.
Dee lands a leg kick that knocks Talanoa off balance momentarily.
Dee digs a good body shot into Talanoa's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talanoa fails to land the takedown.
Dee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Talanoa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dee.
Talanoa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee scores with a head kick. Talanoa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Talanoa fails with a takedown attempt.
It appears Dee was looking to counter with a kick there.
Inspektor Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paea Talanoa.
Talanoa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Talanoa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dee is being controlled here.
Dee is trying to buck Talanoa off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Talanoa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Talanoa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dee wants to get back to his feet but Talanoa drags him back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Talanoa looking for submissions off his back.
Dee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Dee stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Talanoa to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dee tries to counter by clinching up but Talanoa breaks away and moves out of range.

Talanoa forces Dee back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dee.
Dee lands a left hand.
Talanoa is looking to take this one to the mat.
I was talking to Dee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dee landing knees to the head.
Dee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Talanoa prevents a body shot from Dee.
Dee landing knees to the head.
Dee trying to land knees to the body.
Dee lands a shoulder strike.
Dee pushes Talanoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Talanoa is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee pushes Talanoa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Talanoa looking for a takedown.
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!
Dee lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dee.
Dee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Talanoas head.
Dee lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Dee.
Dee scores with a shot to the side of Talanoa's head.
A right hand to the body from Dee.
Dee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dee lands with a right to the head.
Dee lands an uppercut.

Talanoa is rocked!
Dee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Talanoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Dee finish him?
Dee lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inspektor Dee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paea Talanoa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Dee lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Inspektor Dee!
Our winner, Inspektor Dee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Foot (ranked 1156 p4p, 61 weight class) and Ake Bono (ranked 1331 p4p, 69 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Foot
vs
Bono

196 cm
30
275 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

210 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Vegan Gains

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ake Bono!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Foot has Bono up against the cage in a clinch.
Bono is working for takedown but Foot is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Foot.
Bono tries for a takedown. No joy.
Foot scores with a shot to the side of Bono's head.
Foot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bono looking for a takedown.
Chief Foot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ake Bono.
A short right from Foot on the inside.
Foot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bono drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bono looks winded!
Foot gets through Bono's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bono backwards.
Bono tries to score a body lock takedown but Foot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Foot lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Foot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Foot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Foot crunches a lovely knee into Bono's ribcage.
Foot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bono backwards.
Bono's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Bono is rocked!
Foot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bono is still on wobbly legs! Can Foot finish him?
Foot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot lands a big right hand that drops Bono! The killer instinct kicks in and Foot finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Foot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Foot!
Chief Foot very nearly forgot to thank Vegan Gains 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
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hijack Dabutt (ranked 986 p4p, 50 weight class) and Stojan Kostic (ranked 700 p4p, 23 weight class). Kostic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Skabo - Mare batice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Dabutt
vs
Kostic

190 cm
28
275 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

175 cm
27
173 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hijack Dabutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stojan Kostic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dabutt swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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

Kostic is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kostic is still on wobbly legs! Can Dabutt finish him?
Dabutt scores with a body shot.
Kostic seems to have recovered his senses.
Dabutt stuns Kostic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostic is looking to clinch.
Dabutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dabutt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dabutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dabutt walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kostic drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dabutt swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kostic's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hijack Dabutt!
Hijack Dabutt 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 660 p4p, 33 weight class) and John Braddock (ranked 477 p4p, 22 weight class). Dawson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Titanic theme. John Braddock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dawson
vs
Braddock

175 cm
26
270 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

185 cm
33
285 lbs
20 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Braddock!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dawson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Braddock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dawson.
Braddock struggling a bit here.
Braddock has one of Dawson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The ground and pound from Dawson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Braddock is not content to let Dawson control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Braddock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Braddock holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Dawson taking a breather here.
Braddock tries to bench press Dawson off him but Dawson keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braddock controls the position for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Dawson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Braddock is trying to control Dawson's posture but Dawson avoids it.
Dawson is looking to take a break and control but Braddock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dawson working away.
Braddock is looking to regain half guard here but Dawson keeps moving and retains side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Braddock is right now.
The strikes coming from Dawson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braddock dodges the ground and pound from Dawson.
Dawson trying to control the position but Braddock is working away.
Braddock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dawson's best efforts.
Braddock tries to roll over but Dawson keeps him under control.
Braddock is trying is best to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Braddock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Braddock's head.
Braddock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dawson is working away from the top position though.
Dawson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Braddock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dawson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Braddock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Braddock wants to control but Dawson is keeping busy.
Dawson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawson is trying to control the action in half guard but Braddock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Braddock wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Braddock keeps moving.
Braddock pulls Dawson in close to prevent any damage.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Braddock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braddock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Braddock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawson trying to control but Braddock is working from the bottom.
Braddock is controlling Dawson's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dawson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Braddock counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson works the jab nicely.

It looks like John Braddock has been cut.
Dawson tries for a takedown but Braddock circles away easily
letting Braddock counter with a right hand.
Dawson has his takedown stuffed
and Braddock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson tries to clinch
and Braddock counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson tries to clinch there but Braddock circles away.
Braddock lands a lovely overhand right.
Dawson fails with the takedown
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 Jack Dawson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Braddock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Braddock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dawson momentarily.
Nice cross by Braddock.
Dawson misses with a takedown
and Braddock counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson has his takedown stuffed
and Braddock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Braddock defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Braddock lands a jab to Dawson's midsection.
Braddock stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Braddock counters with a nice body shot.
Dawson misses with an uppercut
and Braddock counters with a three punch combo that has Dawson backing up. Dawson nods at Braddock to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Braddock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dawson misses with a takedown
and Braddock counters with a nice uppercut.
Braddock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dawson has time to react.
Braddock thuds a left hand into Dawson's body.
Braddock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braddock throws a good cross that connects.
Braddock scores with a hook to the body. Dawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Braddock lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braddock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson with a poor takedown
enabling Braddock to counter with a crisp jab.

Braddock clinches.
Braddock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Braddock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but Braddock blocks it.

Braddock drops Dawson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dawson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Dawson is rocked!
Braddock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Braddock unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dawson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Braddock is unloading with more strikes now! Dawson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Braddock!
John Braddock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxxy Baby (ranked 798 p4p, 26 weight class) and Farley Steve (ranked 156 p4p, 7 weight class). Steve has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. Farley Steve has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Baby
vs
Steve

180 cm
33
159 lbs
27 - 12 - 1

190 cm
35
210 lbs
25 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

RESISTANCE
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxxy Baby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farley Steve!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steve thuds his right hand into Baby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
A big left from Steve misses.
A quick step to the side and Baby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Baby throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baby 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.
Steve throws a body punch but Baby moves out of range.
A jab from Steve does it's job there.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Baby is just out of range.
Steve misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Baby coming out on top.

It looks like Farley Steve has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Baby is rocked!

It looks like Maxxy Baby has been cut.
Steve lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Baby up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Steve from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Baby's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Farley Steve!
Farley Steve managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Groove Gear, into his post fight interview.