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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Dean (ranked 5711 p4p, 471 weight class) and Asiong Salonga (ranked 24701 p4p, 584 weight class). Dean comes to the cage accompanied by Zack Fox- Jesus Is The One (I Got Depression). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dean
vs
Salonga

184 cm
24
161 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julio Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Asiong Salonga!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dean.
Asiong Salonga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salonga throws a looping overhand right but Dean ducks down to avoid it.
Dean's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salonga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dean scrambles back to his feet.
Dean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dean shoots in but Salonga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salonga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Salonga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salonga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dean circles away quickly and effectively.
Salonga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dean momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salonga scores with a jab.
Dean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salonga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salonga, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Salonga misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salonga connects with a body shot.
Asiong Salonga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dean tries for a takedown but Salonga circles away easily
and Salonga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Salonga looks to land a combination. Dean sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dean takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salonga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Salonga tests Dean's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Dean is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Dean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salonga.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown. Salonga tries to sprawl out of it but Dean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salonga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Salonga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dean seems to have got his legs back now.
Salonga sizes up Dean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice combination there by Salonga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asiong Salonga 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.

Salonga scores with a jab to the body.
Salonga slaps away a takedown attempt from Dean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dean has his takedown stuffed
enabling Salonga to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Salonga!
Dean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salonga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Salonga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salonga loads up on a big right hand but Dean slips the punch.
Salonga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonga lands a nice hook to Dean's body. Dean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Salonga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dean goes for a double leg but Salonga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salonga continues to drive forward.
Salonga lands a lovely overhand right.
Salonga looks to land a combination but Dean avoids it well.
Salonga looks to land a combination but Dean avoids it well.
Dean went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dean has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Dean fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salonga sprawls well initially but Dean persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dean is working for a submission of some sort.
Salonga is trying to stand up here but Dean is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Dean!
Julio Dean seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Asiong Salonga had this to say: 'Fuck you'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Himes (ranked 2092 p4p, 268 weight class) and Arnold Smith (ranked 5409 p4p, 528 weight class). Daniel Himes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Himes
vs
Smith

190 cm
26
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Paradigm

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Himes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnold Smith!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Himes ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Himes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Himes takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith cracks Himes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Himes circles away quickly and effectively.
Himes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Himes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Himes looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Himes as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Himes as he checks the leg kick.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Himes slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Himes moves away and avoids it.
Himes misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Himes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Himes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Himes lands a body shot.
Himes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Himes to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Himes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Himes misses the jab.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Himes off the cage and back into range.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Himes.
The fighters circling - Himes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith tries to move into range but Himes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Himes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Himes feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Himes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Himes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Himes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Himes can pounce on him.
Himes checks a leg kick.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Himes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Himes staying out of range there.
Himes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Himes throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Himes throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Daniel Himes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Himes.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Himes scores with a jab to the head.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Himes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arnold Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Himes tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Himes works the jab nicely.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Himes's ribcage but misses.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Himes misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Himes, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Himes misses with a low kick.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Himes.
Himes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith staying out of range there.
Himes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Himes. Himes obviously looking to wear him down.
Himes moves out of range of the body kick.
Himes throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Himes throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
A jab from Himes finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Himes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Himes misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Himes.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Himes.
It appears Himes was looking to counter with a kick there.
Daniel Himes is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Himes 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.
Smith throws a leg kick but Himes moved away.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Himes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Himes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Himes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Himes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Himes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Himes throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Himes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Himes swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Himes jabs at Smith's body.
Himes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Himes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Himes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Himes.
Smith cracks Himes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Himes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Himes misses with a head kick.
Himes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Himes tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Himes thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Himes moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Himes.
Smith connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Himes misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Himes.
Smith slips under a jab from Himes.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Himes counters with a leg kick.
Himes avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Himes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Himes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Himes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Himes.
Himes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Himes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Himes. That snapped Smith's head back.
Himes cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Himes throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Himes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Himes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Himes lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Himes.
Himes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Himes throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Himes slips under a jab.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Himes.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Himes has got the better of the exchanges.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Himes misses the target.
Himes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Himes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Himes throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Himes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Himes misses with a body kick.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Himes was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Arnold Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith looks to land a combination but Himes avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Himes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Himes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Daniel Himes!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Daniel Himes!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Daniel Himes!

Daniel Himes wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Daniel Himes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Ghost (ranked 3794 p4p, 389 weight class) and Jax Dempsey (ranked 4288 p4p, 412 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ghost
vs
Dempsey

175 cm
25
162 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

174 cm
23
162 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

The Glue Factory

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jasper Ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jax Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghost moves away.
Ghost closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dempsey circles away.
Dempsey throws a fast counter high kick but Ghost manages to duck under it in time.
Ghost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dempsey avoids it really well and circles away.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dempsey as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasper Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dempsey darts in and clinches Ghost up against the cage.
Ghost jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dempsey walks away with a smile on his face. Ghost gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Dempsey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ghost is aware though and is defending well.

Ghost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ghost stops Dempsey from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ghost looking for a guillotine here but Dempsey defends easily.

Dempsey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ghost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dempsey has managed to get both his arms back between Ghost's legs - danger averted.
Dempsey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dempsey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dempsey trying to control but Ghost is working from the bottom.

Ghost pushes a forearm under Dempsey's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dempsey is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jasper Ghost!
Jasper Ghost got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Money (ranked 2214 p4p, 295 weight class) and Ken Blanchard (ranked 3806 p4p, 433 weight class). Money's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full . Freddie Money could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ken Blanchard's chin.

Money
vs
Blanchard

178 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

The Glue Factory
Paradigm

Paradigm

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freddie Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Blanchard!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Blanchard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Money works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Money cracks Blanchard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blanchard misses with a left hand
and Money makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Blanchard closes the distance and clinches.
Blanchard misses with some punches.
Blanchard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blanchard prevents Money from breaking the clinch.
Money has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blanchard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Money's elbow.
Blanchard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blanchard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Money backwards.
Money prevents a body shot from Blanchard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blanchard can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.
Blanchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blanchard tries to work over Money's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Money avoids a wild elbow strike from Blanchard.
Money has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Money wants to get back to striking at distance but Blanchard won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Money breaks from the clinch.
Blanchard misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Money misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Money.

Blanchard gets tackled into the cage by Money. Money maintains the clinch.
Money wants to get back to striking at distance but Blanchard won't allow it.
Blanchard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blanchard misses with some punches.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Money stalling in the clinch.
Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Blanchard.
Blanchard digs a right hand underneath Money's ribcage. Money let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blanchard can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.
Money blocks a body shot from Blanchard.
Money scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blanchard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blanchard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Money's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Money lands a right hand.
Blanchard lands an elbow inside.
Blanchard lands with a short shot to the head.
Blanchard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Money.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blanchard throws an elbow but misses.
Blanchard lands a body punch.
Blanchard swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blanchard misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Money.
Money scores with a hook to the body.
Blanchard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Money prevents a body shot from Blanchard.
Blanchard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blanchard keeps control of Money as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Money is trying to force a seperation but Blanchard has the dominant position.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Money slips under a jab.
Blanchard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Money throws a looping overhand right but Blanchard ducks down to avoid it.
Money missing with a left hand there. Blanchard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Money fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blanchard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Money tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanchard was well out of range. Poor timing from Money.
Money connects with a right hand. Blanchard shakes it off.
Money throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Money swings widly with a right hand
and Blanchard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blanchard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Money connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blanchard scrambles back to his feet.
Money lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Money does it's job there.
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!
Money just misses with a punch to the body.
Blanchard misses with a hook. Money ducked under it nicely.
Money scores with a hook.
Blanchard swings for the body but Money moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard misses with a lunging right hand
and Money counters with a nice uppercut.
Money uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blanchard.
Money pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanchard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Money.
Money cracks a nice hook into Blanchard's ribs.
Money looks to throw the jab but Blanchard is out of range.
Blanchard tries to counter with a clinch but Money shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Money misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Blanchard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blanchard wants to clinch.
Blanchard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Money throws out the jab.
Money throws a shot from downtown. Blanchard moves away and avoids it.
Blanchard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blanchard wants to clinch but Money slips to the side
letting Money counter with a right hand.

Blanchard clinches up against the cage.
Money is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blanchard can do to turn this around?
Money blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Money - that landed with a thud.
Money has had enough of the clinch but Blanchard keeps him there for the moment.
Ken Blanchard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Money is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blanchard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Money throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Money misses its intended target.
Money throws a body punch but Blanchard moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Money moves into range and connects with a jab.
Money throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Money misses with an uppercut
and Money takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Money misses with a hook.
Blanchard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Money manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Money scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Money ducks right into an uppercut from Blanchard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Money dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Blanchard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blanchard lands a nice elbow.
Blanchard lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blanchard.
Blanchard lands a shoulder strike.
Money prevents a body shot from Blanchard.
Blanchard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Money's elbow.
Money is trying to break the clinch but Blanchard has him pressed against the cage.
Blanchard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blanchard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Money working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blanchard misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Blanchard as the two fighters clinch.
Money has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blanchard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blanchard struggles to land a body shot inside as Money controls his hands.
Money is trying to push Blanchard away but Blanchard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Money blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Ken Blanchard has been cut.
Money takes an elbow to the temple.
Blanchard scores with a shot to the side of Money's head.
Money blocks an elbow strike from Blanchard.
Money lands a hook that snaps the head of Blanchard backwards.
Blanchard throws a punch but it's blocked by Money.
Money is trying to break the clinch but Blanchard is controlling him.
Money wants to break the clinch but can't.

Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Money takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Money scores with a jab to the body.
Blanchard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blanchard ducks under a wild hook from Money.
Jab, jab by Money - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Blanchard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Money looks to score with a jab to the body but Blanchard is just out of range.
Blanchard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Freddie Money is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Money there.
Money misses with a looping right.
Blanchard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Money lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blanchard circles away quickly and effectively.
Blanchard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blanchard tries to clinch but Money is having none of it.
Money punishes Blanchard's body with a nice straight punch.
Money pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanchard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Blanchard.
Money connects with a jab.
Blanchard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Money.
A jab from Money finds it's way through Blanchard's defenses.
Ken Blanchard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Money misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Money showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Money has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Freddie Money!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Freddie Money!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Freddie Money!

Freddie Money wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Freddie Money thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thommy Harinck (ranked 2483 p4p, 267 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 3705 p4p, 382 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Harinck
vs
Payakaroon

192 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
158 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Paradigm
Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thommy Harinck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harinck throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harinck was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands with a shot to the body.
Payakaroon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harinck was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harinck checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harinck connects with a nice looking jab.
Payakaroon misses with a leg kick
and Harinck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harinck scores with a punch to the head.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harinck appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harinck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harinck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Harinck has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon tries to land knees in the clinch but Harinck avoids the damage to the body.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the head.
Harinck avoiding damage as Payakaroon throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Payakaroon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harinck is defending well for now.
Harinck is working Payakaroon over against the cage.
Harinck is leaning against Payakaroon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Payakaroon looks winded!
Good body shot from Harinck.
Harinck working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Harinck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakaroon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harinck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Payakaroon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harinck finds it's way round the side to connect with Payakaroon's head.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harinck is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Harinck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Harinck.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses

and Harinck counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harinck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harinck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harinck lands a body punch.
Harinck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harinck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payakaroon lands a good knee to the midsection. Harinck won't want to take too many of those.
Payakaroon throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harinck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payakaroon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harinck.
Harinck avoiding damage as Payakaroon throws knees to the body.
Harinck avoids the elbow strike from Payakaroon, against the cage.
Payakaroon tries to land knees in the clinch but Harinck avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Harinck.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harinck avoids it.
Harinck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards.
Harinck is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good body shot from Harinck.
Harinck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards.
Harinck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Payakaroon.
Harinck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Payakaroons head.
Harinck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harinck lands a shot to the body.
Harinck looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Payakaroon throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harinck is trying to push Payakaroon away but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harinck is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling him.
Harinck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Payakaroon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harinck tries to break free but Payakaroon pushes him back against the cage.
Harinck scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thommy Harinck dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Payakaroon looks to clinch
and Harinck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harinck scores with a jab.
Harinck throws out a powerful jab.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harinck.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick
and Harinck counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Payakaroon is rocked!
Payakaroon misses with a hook
and Harinck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payakaroon is still on wobbly legs! Can Harinck finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Harinck ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Payakaroon clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thommy Harinck!
Thommy Harinck decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Togo (ranked 4020 p4p, 403 weight class) and Edwin Jarvis (ranked 3608 p4p, 376 weight class). Togo comes to the cage accompanied by Voodo Child - Jimi Hendrix. 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!

Togo
vs
Jarvis

175 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Togo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edwin Jarvis!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Togo darts in and clinches Jarvis up against the cage.
Togo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Togo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvis is trying to stall.
Jarvis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvis taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Togo.
A right handed body shot lands from Togo.
Togo scores with a shot to the side of Jarvis's head.
Jarvis trying to land knees to the body.
Togo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarvis's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Togo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jarvis regains guard.
Togo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Togo wants to control from the top but Jarvis keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarvis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvis wants to sweep but no luck.
Jarvis is trying to keep Togo in close.
Togo tries to stand but Jarvis is controlling from the bottom.
Jarvis controls Togo momentarily but Togo frees himself.
Jarvis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Togo.

Togo gets to his feet. Jarvis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Togo clinches with his opponent.
Togo stalls.
Togo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Togo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jarvis backwards.
Togo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Togo managing to block the knees to the body from Jarvis.
Jarvis misses with some punches.

Jarvis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwin Jarvis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jarvis slips under a jab.
Togo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Togo.
Jarvis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Togo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jarvis just manages to avoid it.
Togo scoring well with a low kick there.
Togo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarvis shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jarvis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jarvis avoids the head kick by Togo.
As Togo backs off Jarvis throws a huge counter combo but Togo manages to avoid it all.
Togo wants to land a leg kick but Jarvis is out of range.
Jarvis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Togo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Jarvis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Togo.
Jarvis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Togo. Togo obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo thows a leg kick but Jarvis checks it
and Jarvis counters with a stiff right hand.
Togo tries to land a front kick but Jarvis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jarvis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Togo.
Togo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Togo instigates a clinch.
Togo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Togo misses with the head strike.
Togo lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Jarvis is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Togo.
Jarvis is still on wobbly legs! Can Togo finish him?
Togo is leaning against Jarvis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Togo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jarvis tries to kick Togo off in order to stand up. Togo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jarvis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jarvis being controlled for a moment.
Togo working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvis is trying to escape the position but Togo is controlling the position.
Togo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jarvis looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Togo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Togo!
After the fight, Richard Togo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamaka Esera (ranked 7086 p4p, 591 weight class) and Vin Sentiments (ranked 24692 p4p, 621 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Esera
vs
Sentiments

185 cm
18
211 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
207 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamaka Esera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vin Sentiments!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sentiments misses with a left hand
and Esera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sentiments thinking.
Sentiments loads up on a big right hand but Esera slips the punch.
Esera tries to counter by clinching up but Sentiments breaks away and moves out of range.
Esera looks to land a combination but Sentiments avoids it well.
Sentiments throws out a counter right but Esera avoids it with no problem.
Esera slips under a jab from Sentiments.

Esera sends Sentiments crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Esera is motioning to the referee to let Sentiments up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Vin Sentiments has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Sentiments throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esera throws a shot from downtown. Sentiments moves away and avoids it.
Esera throws a lazy right hand but Sentiments sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Esera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Esera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sentiments.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sentiments misses with a lunging right hand
and Esera counters with a big left hand that crumples Sentiments! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamaka Esera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Harris (ranked 1158 p4p, 161 weight class) and Joseph Jantan (ranked 1927 p4p, 242 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Harris
vs
Jantan

185 cm
26
197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
197 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Paradigm

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Axel Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joseph Jantan!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jantan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harris to the ground. Jantan is now in Harris's guard.
Harris wants to stand but Jantan is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Harris wriggles free and stands up.
Harris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jantan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jantan looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Jantan closes the distance and clinches up with Harris, looking for a takedown. Jantan pushes Harris against the cage but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harris misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris takes a swing at Jantan's ribcage but misses.
Harris misses with an uppercut

and Jantan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Jantan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is trying to stand.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ground and pound from Jantan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jantan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harris is looking to escape.
Jantan lands strikes from half guard.
Jantan is taking a breather. Harris says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harris is looking to escape.
Harris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jantan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harris wants to stand back up but Jantan manages to pass into side control.
Jantan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harris down.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Jantan drags him back down.
Jantan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Harris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jantan is chipping away with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harris sneaks out the side door and pushes Jantan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jantan throws a body shot but no joy.
Jantan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Jantan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good exchange - Harris coming out on top.
Jantan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Jantan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
Jantan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jantan. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Axel Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Joseph Jantan has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jantan shoots in and drives through. Harris sprawls well.
Axel Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Jantan.
Harris goes for a small jab and connects. Now Harris goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Jantan stumbles back but Harris runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Jantan to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Jantan will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Axel Harris!
Axel Harris retains his middleweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Larsson (ranked 1254 p4p, 180 weight class) and Phillip Haba (ranked 1499 p4p, 209 weight class). Larsson comes to the cage accompanied by Machine Gun Kelly - Till I Die. This should be a great matchup!

Larsson
vs
Haba

182 cm
26
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
178 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Paradigm

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunner Larsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phillip Haba!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haba lands with a good body shot.
Larsson misses with a body shot.
Larsson darts in looking for a takedown but Haba gets double underhooks and turns Larsson into the cage.
Haba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Haba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Larsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Larsson shoots in for a double leg but Haba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haba moves out of range as Larsson throws a body kick.
Haba lands a head shot.
Larsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Larsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haba checks a leg kick.
Haba misses with a looping right.
Larsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Haba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gunner Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Larsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haba.

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

Larsson is rocked!
BAM! Haba delivers a spinning backfist that drops Larsson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Phillip Haba!
Phillip Haba is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Phillip Haba, 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.