Grunge 39: Don’t Follow PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Haywood Badger (ranked 8984 p4p, 7520 weight class) and Kyle Rad (ranked 502 p4p, 491 weight class). Haywood Badger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Rad's chin.

Badger
vs
Rad

161 cm
53
142
28 - 25 - 0

165 cm
56
104
33 - 28 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Haywood Badger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Badger.

Rad is rocked!
Rad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Badger finish him?
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Badger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rad throws a right hand that misses
and Badger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rad throws a leg kick
and Badger counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haywood Badger!
After winning the bout, Haywood Badger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kyle Rad spoke after the fight, saying 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neil Diaz (ranked 4291 p4p, 5326 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 512 p4p, 581 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
Martinez

193 cm
39
199
17 - 20 - 0

188 cm
41
197
12 - 29 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neil Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
As Martinez looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Martinez just gets out of the way.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinez dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Martinez's head and hops out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Martinez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martinez is in Diaz's guard.
Martinez trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.

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

Martinez 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.
Martinez cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martinez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martinez or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Diaz throws a front kick that sends Martinez stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Martinez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martinez or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Neil Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Martinez.
Martinez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martinez shoots and misses

and Diaz counters with a left and a right that hurts Martinez! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Diaz jumps into full mount!

Martinez is rocked!

Diaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Martinez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Martinez shrugs it off.
Martinez is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Martinez tries to control Diaz's body but Diaz pushes him off. Martinez squirms to his side and now Diaz has his back!

Diaz is working for a rear naked choke. Martinez is not defending it well and Diaz has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Martinez refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Martinez's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neil Diaz!
Neil Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brick Shithouse (ranked 2801 p4p, 5634 weight class) and Red Cup (ranked 379 p4p, 655 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shithouse
vs
Cup

174 cm
32
182
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
40
191
11 - 22 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brick Shithouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cup misses with a hook
and Shithouse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Cup misses.
Nice defenses there by Shithouse.
Cup misses with an uppercut.
Shithouse staying out of range there.
Donk. Cup catches Shithouse right on the button with a cross.
A solid body kick from Shithouse.
Cup cracks Shithouse with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shithouse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Shithouse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cup lunges at Shithouse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shithouse's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cup tries to clinch
letting Shithouse counter with a right hand.
Shithouse throws a front kick that sends Cup stumbling back into the cage.
Shithouse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Shithouse pushes Cup away with a front kick.
Cup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shithouse. Shithouse obviously looking to wear him down.
Cup needs to keep his hands up - Shithouse had a free shot at his head there.
Cup throws the kick towards the body but Shithouse avoids it.
Cup ducks right into an uppercut from Shithouse.
Cup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shithouse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shithouse counters with a thumping low kick.
Shithouse plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Shithouse counters with a nice right hand that sends Cup toppling to the canvas! Cup scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shithouse finish him?!

Cup is rocked!
Cup swings widly with a right hand
and Shithouse counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brick Shithouse!
Brick Shithouse took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bear (ranked 3681 p4p, 3005 weight class) and Tony Huge (ranked 399 p4p, 331 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bear
vs
Huge

175 cm
36
270
23 - 17 - 0

194 cm
33
266
11 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Huge!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bear cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bear waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huge.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huge.
A little feinted left hand from Bear on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huge is looking to clinch.
Bear throws a big counter combination but Huge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huge tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Huge shoots in looking for a takedown. Bear tries to sprawl out of it but Huge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bear manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teddy Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Huge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Huge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bear quickly recovers to half guard.

Bear has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Huge is on him like a limpet, forcing Bear back against the cage.
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!
Huge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear lands a right hand.

Bear manages to break the clinch.
Bear throws out a loose jab but Huge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bear fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bear fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huge goes for a double leg but Bear avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bear continues to drive forward.
Bear connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huge momentarily.
Bear cracks Huge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huge fails to land the takedown.
Bear dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bear.
Bear lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huge at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Bear does no damage.
Bear ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bear leaves Huge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bear but Bear pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bear throws a body shot but no joy.
Huge throws a body shot but no joy.
Bear catches Huge with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Huge forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teddy Bear!
In his post fight interview, Teddy Bear started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Tony Huge had this to say: 'Hey maaann'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Novoselic (ranked 1600 p4p, 2243 weight class) and Avraam Papadopoulos (ranked 232 p4p, 304 weight class). Novoselic comes to the cage accompanied by The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here - Alice in Chains. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Novoselic
vs
Papadopoulos

178 cm
41
174
25 - 10 - 1

187 cm
35
183
27 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

SynCity Fightwear

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 25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Novoselic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avraam Papadopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novoselic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch.
Papadopoulos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch up but Novoselic keeps it at a distance.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novoselic moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Novoselic misses the target.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Novoselic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch.
Papadopoulos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Novoselic counters with a low kick, right behind Papadopoulos 's knee.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that Novoselic ducks under and follows up with a left that Novoselic also avoids with ease.
Novoselic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Novoselic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Novoselic throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Novoselic walks into a left hand.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Novoselic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papadopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novoselic scores with a jab. Papadopoulos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Novoselic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Novoselic.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Papadopoulos breaks the clinch.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Novoselic with the inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Papadopoulos blocks the low kick.
Papadopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Papadopoulos moves into range and clinches up with Novoselic.
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papadopoulos is looking to control Novoselic's arms but Novoselic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papadopoulos has his back to the cage.
Papadopoulos is looking to control Novoselic's arms but Novoselic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papadopoulos has his back to the cage.
Novoselic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Novoselic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novoselic throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Novoselic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Papadopoulos is able to avoid easily.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Novoselic lands with a straight right. Papadopoulos didn't see that one coming.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novoselic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Novoselic works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos cracks Novoselic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Novoselic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Novoselic moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Novoselic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novoselic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Novoselic duly obliges.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch but Novoselic is avoiding it.

Papadopoulos forces Novoselic back against the cage and clinches.

Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novoselic lands with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Novoselic counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Novoselic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Papadopoulos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Novoselic pushes Papadopoulos away with a front kick.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Novoselic thuds a left hand into Papadopoulos's body.
Papadopoulos throws a solid leg kick but Novoselic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papadopoulos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Novoselic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
Novoselic throws a low kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Novoselic throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Novoselic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Novoselic's head.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Novoselic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novoselic tried to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Novoselic throws a wild body kick that Papadopoulos sees coming a mile off.
Novoselic misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Papadopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch up but Novoselic keeps it at a distance.
Novoselic moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Papadopoulos avoids a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick lands for Novoselic.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Novoselic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic tries to land a front kick but Papadopoulos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Papadopoulos looks to land a combination but Novoselic avoids it well.
Novoselic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novoselic lands a body shot.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Novoselic.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Novoselic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Novoselic thuds his right hand into Papadopoulos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Novoselic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Papadopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a solid leg kick but Novoselic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Papadopoulos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Novoselic tenderised Papadopoulos's leg. Papadopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot that snaps Novoselic's head back.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
Papadopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Novoselic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Novoselic circles away.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novoselic.
Papadopoulos lands with a straight right. Novoselic didn't see that one coming.
Novoselic sizes up Papadopoulos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novoselic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Papadopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos unleashes a big counter combination but Novoselic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic slips under a jab.
Novoselic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Papadopoulos.

Papadopoulos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.

Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novoselic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Novoselic cracks a nice hook into Papadopoulos's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
enabling Novoselic to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic takes one on the button.
Novoselic misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic jabs Papadopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novoselic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Novoselic is just out of range.
Novoselic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Novoselic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Novoselic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Novoselic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Papadopoulos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Novoselic - the referee stops the clock and Papadopoulos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Novoselic. Papadopoulos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Novoselic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Novoselic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Papadopoulos doesn't seem phased though.

Papadopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Novoselic blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos looking to slow down the pace here.
Novoselic gets through Papadopoulos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novoselic.
Papadopoulos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Novoselic counters with a series of strikes. Papadopoulos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Novoselic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Papadopoulos cracks Novoselic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novoselic scores with a punch to the head.
Novoselic scores with the left hand. Papadopoulos knows he should have avoided that one.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Papadopoulos lands with an uppercut that bounces Novoselic off the cage and back into range.
Papadopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Novoselic swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Novoselic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Novoselic counters with a leg kick.
Novoselic defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novoselic moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Papadopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Novoselic throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic 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.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papadopoulos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Novoselic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novoselic.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the leg kick from Novoselic.

Papadopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos wants to break free but Novoselic has control.
Papadopoulos stalling in the clinch.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Novoselic blocks it.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Papadopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novoselic.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Novoselic throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Novoselic backwards.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos is trying to push Novoselic away but Novoselic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Papadopoulos to work.

Novoselic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos jabs Novoselic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Papadopoulos misses
and Novoselic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Novoselic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Novoselic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Novoselic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Novoselic's head.
Novoselic lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Novoselic finds it's way through Papadopoulos's defenses.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Novoselic tries to move into range but Papadopoulos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Papadopoulos slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Avraam Papadopoulos.
I think Novoselic 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
A relieved looking Alex Novoselic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Avraam Papadopoulos was interviewed post fight and said 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Chang (ranked 862 p4p, 725 weight class) and Jesse Juntta (ranked 105 p4p, 87 weight class). Jesse Juntta told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Chang
vs
Juntta

178 cm
25
160
12 - 9 - 0

170 cm
29
156
12 - 11 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang misses with a low kick.
Chang swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
Juntta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Juntta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Juntta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Chang does no damage.
Juntta connects with a right hand. Chang shakes it off.
Chang connects with a right hand. Juntta shakes it off.
Juntta with the inside leg kick.
Juntta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Juntta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chang is able to avoid easily.

Juntta clinches up against the cage.
Juntta lands with a light punch inside.
Chang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang.
Chang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chang or not.

Chang breaks from the clinch.
Juntta with the inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang throws a head kick that half lands.
Chang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Juntta momentarily.
Juntta moves in looking to clinch but Chang pushes him off.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntta was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Juntta throws out a counter right but Chang avoids it with no problem.
Chang takes one on the button.
Juntta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chang stuns Juntta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Juntta throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Juntta lands a head kick. Chang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chang throws a head kick that misses
and Juntta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Juntta.
Chang 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
A big left from Chang misses.
No joy there for Chang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chang tries to clinch up
letting Juntta counter with a right hand.
Juntta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntta moves away.
Juntta throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Chang takes a swing at Juntta's ribcage but misses.
Chang lands a jab to Juntta's midsection.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang is looking to clinch but Juntta is avoiding it.
Juntta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Juntta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta throws a lazy uppercut
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Juntta throws a body kick that misses.
Chang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Chang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Juntta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chang lands an overhand right.
Chang tried to score with a low kick but Juntta checks it.
A left and a right from Chang both land. Nice combination.

Juntta pushes Chang up against the cage in a clinch.
Chang stalling the fight.
Chang blocks an elbow strike.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juntta.
Juntta throws an elbow but it misses.

Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Chang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juntta throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
A jab lands there for Chang.
Chang thumps Juntta with a low kick.
Juntta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
A jab from Juntta misses.
Juntta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juntta doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Juntta has managed to clinch.
Chang is looking to break free of the clinch but Juntta has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Juntta.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chang takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
Juntta digs a right hand underneath Chang's ribcage. Chang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Chang.
Juntta blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Chang.
Chang avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Chang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
Chang is trying to break the clinch but Juntta has him pressed against the cage.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Juntta lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Juntta.
Chang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chang lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chang.
Chang tries to break free but Juntta pushes him back against the cage.
Chang looking to stall.

Chang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juntta moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
Juntta throws a low kick but Chang avoids it.
Chang throws a quick counter head kick but Juntta was just out of range.
A head kick by Chang misses
enabling Juntta to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Juntta misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Chang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang misses with a straight left.
Juntta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juntta.
Chang throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chang blocks a leg kick.
Chang swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang doesn't manage to clinch there - Juntta circles away.
Chang throws a right hand that misses
and Juntta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang tries to clinch up but Juntta circles away and keeps his distance.
Chang throws a shot from downtown. Juntta moves away and avoids it.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Juntta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chang with a body shot.

Juntta has Chang up against the cage in a clinch.
Juntta prevents a body shot from Chang.
Chang blocking some punches.
Chang blocks a body shot from Juntta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Chang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Juntta.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chang.
Juntta tries a body shot but Chang blocks it.
Juntta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Juntta can turn it around.
A short left from Juntta.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Juntta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juntta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Chang breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Juntta misses.
Juntta looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
Juntta swinging wildly here.
Juntta misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Chang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Juntta misses with a body kick.
Chang throws a head kick that misses
and Juntta counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Juntta connects with a body shot.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta misses with a looping right.
Juntta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juntta drops his hands momentarily and Chang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Juntta cracks Chang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chang digs a good hook to Juntta's body.
Juntta throws a lazy body kick
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Juntta thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Juntta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Juntta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juntta.
Chang swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
Juntta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chang slips under a jab from Juntta.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juntta throws a shot to the body.
Chang tries to score with a low kick but Juntta moves his leg out of the way.
Juntta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang slips a jab from Juntta.
Juntta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juntta looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Chang tries to clinch but Juntta is having none of it.
Juntta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juntta tries to work over Chang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chang's brow.
A short uppercut from Juntta.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chang cracks Juntta with a nice body shot.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juntta blocks a body shot from Chang.
Chang misses with a body punch.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Juntta.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juntta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta lands an elbow just above Chang 's eye.
Juntta lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Juntta.
Juntta has Chang pressed against the cage, preventing Chang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Juntta trying to land knees to the body.
Chang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Chang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chang darts in trying to clinch
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang scores with a decent looking hook.
Chang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chang lands a nice shot that snaps Juntta's head back.
Jesse Juntta seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chang throws a leg kick
and Juntta makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chang really felt that one!
Chang walks into a straight right hand from Juntta.
A good leg kick by Juntta.
Chang tries to clinch
and Juntta counters with a right hand to the body.
Chang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Juntta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juntta scores with the left hand. Chang knows he should have avoided that one.
Chang swats away the attempt to clinch by Juntta.
Chang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juntta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Juntta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang scores with a body shot.
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!
Juntta loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Chang avoids them all with ease.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juntta throws a fast counter high kick but Chang manages to duck under it in time.
Juntta throws a low kick but Chang avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Juntta as he connects with a hook.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Chang.
A swing and a miss from Chang.
Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
It looked like Chang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Juntta misses.
Juntta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juntta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chang lands a body shot.
Juntta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Juntta pushes Chang away with a front kick.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang connects with a crisp jab.
Chang misses with a body shot
and Juntta counters with a straight right hand.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Juntta throws a chopping leg kick but Chang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta misses the jab.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Chang is looking to wear down Juntta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Juntta digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang throws out a leg kick but Juntta moves out of range and Chang only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chang takes a step back to recover.
Juntta explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juntta can pounce on him.
Juntta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juntta with the inside leg kick.
Chang checks a low kick from Juntta.
Chang misses with a looping left.
Juntta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juntta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Nice body kick from Chang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Juntta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juntta. Juntta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chang rushes Juntta and presses him up against the cage.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Juntta blocks a body shot from Chang.
Chang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junttas head.
Chang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chang swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesse Juntta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junttas head.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
A short left from Juntta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juntta has Chang pressed against the cage, preventing Chang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chang struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Chang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Chang digs a right hand into Juntta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juntta's gas tank.
Chang works on Juntta's body with a couple of short punches.
Chang is looking to break free of the clinch but Juntta has double underhooks.
Chang avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
Chang pushes Juntta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Juntta is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chang blocks a body shot from Juntta.

Chang manages to break the clinch.
Chang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chang cracks Juntta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chang jabs Juntta to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Chang is looking to chop away at Juntta's legs.
Juntta blocks a low kick nicely.

Chang clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Juntta fails to land.
Chang tries to work over Juntta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
Chang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chang avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.

Chang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juntta scores with a leg kick.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Juntta avoids the head kick by Chang.
Chang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juntta counters with a left and a right that stings Chang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang misses with a left hand
and Juntta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang throws a lazy body kick
and Juntta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Chang - just one landing.
Chang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
A jab from Juntta finds it's way through Chang's defenses.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta throws out a counter right but Chang avoids it with no problem.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Juntta misses with a straight right.
Chang throws a wild body kick that Juntta sees coming a mile off.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Chang.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chang misses with a head kick.
Juntta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntta manages to avoid it.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Chang sees it coming and moves out of range.

Chang drives through and clinches with Juntta against the cage.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Chang working aggressively here.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juntta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Juntta can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Juntta lands a good knee to the midsection. Chang won't want to take too many of those.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Chang in his tracks for a moment.
Jesse Juntta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang blocks the elbow strike.

Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Juntta lands a leg kick that knocks Chang off balance momentarily.
Chang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juntta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Juntta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juntta.
Juntta throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch but Juntta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Juntta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chang - the referee stops the clock and Juntta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chang. Juntta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice cross by Juntta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chang misses with a low kick as Juntta jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Juntta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Juntta defending well as Chang loads up on a big left hand.
Juntta follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Juntta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juntta throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Chang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta throws a low kick but Chang avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juntta.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses Juntta's front leg but catches the back leg as Juntta tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Juntta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juntta digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Chang throws a body kick that misses.
Chang misses with a looping left.
Chang backing away here, and Juntta unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Juntta scores with a sloppy right hand. Chang should have avoided that one.
Bruce Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chang walks into a stiff left hand from Juntta.
Nice uppercut there from Chang.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
Juntta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juntta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chang is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Juntta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chang throws a lazy body kick
and Juntta counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Juntta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Juntta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Juntta!
Jesse Juntta 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
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pugilistic Dementia (ranked 1602 p4p, 1479 weight class) and Joey Bam Bam (ranked 220 p4p, 198 weight class). Dementia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar. Bam Bam has chosen Sleep Now In The Fire as his entrance music. Joey Bam Bam has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pugilistic Dementia's chin.

Dementia
vs
Bam Bam

187 cm
44
216
28 - 9 - 0

187 cm
28
204
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Core Combat
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pugilistic Dementia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bam Bam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Bam Bam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bam Bam prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dementia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bam Bam trying to control the action but Dementia is working from the bottom.
Bam Bam working away.
Bam Bam throws an elbow but Dementia slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam working the ground and pound from side control.
Dementia sneaks back into half guard.
Bam Bam lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dementia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bam Bam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dementia is trying to maintain the position but Bam Bam is very close to passing his half guard.
Dementia is looking to improve his position.
Bam Bam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bam Bam wants to take a breather but Dementia is having none of it.
Bam Bam stalling.
Dementia is trying to maintain the position but Bam Bam is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bam Bam stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bam Bam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dementia!
Bam Bam lands with some strikes.
Bam Bam has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dementia's face.
Bam Bam scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bam Bam trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dementia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dementia can't escape the position.
Bam Bam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dementia tries to hold on but Bam Bam postures up.
Bam Bam tries to control but Dementia wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bam Bam swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dementia is now in Bam Bam's guard. A big mistake from Bam Bam there, giving up the dominant position!
Dementia trying to control the position from guard on top but Bam Bam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bam Bam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dementia is aware though and is defending well.
Bam Bam keeping moving, preventing Dementia from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bam Bam is looking for a triangle here but Dementia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dementia trying to control the action but Bam Bam is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Bam Bam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bam Bam fails with the takedown.
Dementia tries to bum rush Bam Bam with a series of wild strikes but Bam Bam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dementia throws a solid leg kick but Bam Bam takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dementia.
Dementia lands with a cross.

It looks like Joey Bam Bam has been cut.
Bam Bam goes for a double leg but Dementia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dementia continues to drive forward.
Dementia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam checks a leg kick.
Good work by Bam Bam as he checks the leg kick.
Dementia ducks under a wild hook from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam slips a straight right by Dementia.
Dementia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bam Bam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dementia's guard.
Bam Bam has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Far-Q Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dementia controlling Bam Bam's posture.

Dementia is looking for a triangle but Bam Bam pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bam Bam's guard.

Bam Bam wants to sweep here but Dementia controlling him for the moment.
Dementia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dementia wants to control from the top but Bam Bam keeps moving.
Dementia pushes down on Bam Bam's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam is refusing to be controlled, as Dementia sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bam Bam actively working from the bottom here.
Bam Bam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dementia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bam Bam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joey Bam Bam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bam Bam trying to keep a closed guard but Dementia is proving a slippery customer.
Dementia scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam keeping moving, preventing Dementia from controlling successfully.
Bam Bam is trying to control the position but Dementia postures up.
Bam Bam has Dementia pulled in close to control his posture.
Dementia wants to control from the top but Bam Bam keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bam Bam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dementia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bam Bam somewhat.
Pugilistic Dementia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bam Bam.
Bam Bam moves out of range as Dementia throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dementia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bam Bam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bam Bam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Dementia pushes Bam Bam off and gets back to his feet.
Bam Bam looks for a takedown but Dementia sprawls well.
Dementia misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bam Bam is looking to clinch but Dementia is avoiding it.
Bam Bam checks a low kick from Dementia.

Bam Bam gets a double leg takedown into Dementia's guard.
Dementia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dementia is really struggling to control Bam Bam but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bam Bam looking to pass the guard.
Dementia working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pugilistic Dementia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bam Bam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dementia.
Good standup being displayed there by Bam Bam as he connects with a hook.
Bam Bam shoots in for a double leg but Dementia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dementia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bam Bam.
Dementia motions for Bam Bam to come forward. Dementia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dementia jabs Bam Bam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dementia misses with a lunging right hand
and Bam Bam counters with a nice uppercut.
Bam Bam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dementia as he jumps to the side.
Bam Bam throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dementia tests Bam Bam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dementia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dementia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bam Bam.
Pugilistic Dementia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bam Bam.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dementia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bam Bam to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bam Bam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dementia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dementia not doing much here.
Bam Bam keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam wants to get back to full guard.

Dementia is working for a kimura here but Bam Bam manages to reverse the position and he's now in Dementia's guard.
Bam Bam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bam Bam works over Dementia with some ground and pound from guard.
Dementia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dementia trying to keep a closed guard but Bam Bam is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam wants to control from the top but Dementia keeps moving.
Dementia has Bam Bam pulled in close to control his posture.
Bam Bam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dementia looking for a sweep. Not yet Dementia, not yet.
Dementia has momentary wrist control but Bam Bam slips an elbow through the middle.
Bam Bam is in close to Dementia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bam Bam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bam Bam lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dementia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam wants to pass the guard but Dementia is keeping the position.
Bam Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but Dementia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dementia loads up on a big right hand but Bam Bam slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Dementia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bam Bam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dementia pinned against the cage. Dementia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bam Bam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Bam Bam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bam Bam has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Gracie (ranked 744 p4p, 529 weight class) and More IsMore (ranked 90 p4p, 71 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Thriller by Michael Jackson. 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.

Gracie
vs
IsMore

194 cm
44
269
34 - 12 - 0

208 cm
33
275
24 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Altitude Clothing

Gatoroids
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, More IsMore!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie avoids the body shot from IsMore.
Gracie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

IsMore has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
IsMore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
IsMore lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
IsMore throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with IsMore's elbow.
IsMore misses with a short punch on the inside.
IsMore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
IsMore lands a nice uppercut.
IsMore misses with the head strike.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
IsMore scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from IsMore.
IsMore throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of IsMores head.
IsMore lands an uppercut.
IsMore pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with IsMore's elbow.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt IsMore.
IsMore takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps IsMore's head back.
Gracie moves away from the strike by IsMore.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie thuds his right hand into IsMore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by IsMore.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
IsMore scores with a shot to the body.
John Wayne Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IsMore connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
A jab lands there for IsMore.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but IsMore slips the punch.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and IsMore counters with a huge right that knocks Gracie out cold! IsMore is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). More IsMore!
More IsMore 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
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Devils Outlaw (ranked 141 p4p, 2489 weight class) and Jimmy Fothergill (ranked 27 p4p, 279 weight class). Outlaw kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Moonshine Bandits For The Outlawz. Fothergill has chosen Austrian Death Machine - Get To The Choppa as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Outlaw
vs
Fothergill

198 cm
29
285
13 - 1 - 0

188 cm
31
260
15 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Gatoroids
Voodoo Nutrition

PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Devils Outlaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Fothergill!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Fothergill.
Outlaw slips a jab from Fothergill.
Outlaw throwing a counter right hand but Fothergill manages to avoid it.
Fothergill misses with a hook.
Fothergill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Outlaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Outlaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fothergill throws a right and a left that Outlaw avoids nicely.
Fothergill misses with a series of wild punches.
Outlaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fothergill doesn't seem bothered though.
Fothergill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outlaw.

Outlaw catches Fothergill napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Fothergill to the canvas!

It looks like Jimmy Fothergill has been cut.
Fothergill looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Outlaw advances position into side control!
Fothergill defending against the ground and pound.
Outlaw grinds an elbow into Fothergill's temple.
Outlaw in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Fothergill looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Outlaw turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Devils Outlaw!
The Devils Outlaw retains his heavyweight title!
The Devils Outlaw gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Jimmy Fothergill had this to say: 'Bollocks! Sithee!'.

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