VFC 12 Openweight GP Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muammar al Gaddafi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kline might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. The crowd seem to be enjoying al Gaddafi's choice of entrance music: Libyan National Anthem. Andy Kline has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kline
vs
al Gaddafi

200 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Silver Dragon Pharmacies

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Kline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Muammar al Gaddafi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Gaddafi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
al Gaddafi checks the leg kick nicely there.
al Gaddafi looks to land a left hand but Kline moved out of range nicely.

Kline gets a takedown into half guard.
al Gaddafi wants to get back to his feet.
Kline will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Kline looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
al Gaddafi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kline drops an elbow to the side of al Gaddafi's head.

Kline is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and al Gaddafi defends it well.
Kline working the head and body with strikes.
Kline thows a huge punch but al Gaddafi dodges it nicely.
al Gaddafi tries to kick Kline off but Kline keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Kline is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kline is breathing heavily.
al Gaddafi is looking to escape.
Kline thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed al Gaddafi's head.
al Gaddafi pushes Kline off looking to stand but Kline dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. al Gaddafi defending well though.

Kline seems to be working for a kimura but al Gaddafi defends the submission attempt.
al Gaddafi pushes Kline off looking to stand but Kline dives back in and keeps control.
al Gaddafi gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kline thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
al Gaddafi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
al Gaddafi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
al Gaddafi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kline takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
al Gaddafi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
al Gaddafi misses with a wild body shot.
al Gaddafi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
al Gaddafi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from al Gaddafi does no damage.
al Gaddafi misses with a looping right.
al Gaddafi thows a left - swing and a miss!
al Gaddafi lands a really nice looking cross but Kline seems unphased.
al Gaddafi scores with a jab. Kline acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
al Gaddafi with a nice cross.
al Gaddafi throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kline tumbling to the canvas!

Kline is rocked!
al Gaddafi wants to stand but Kline has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oh Kline is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kline escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. al Gaddafi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kline seems to have got his legs back now.
Kline trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

al Gaddafi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kline throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
al Gaddafi passes Kline's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kline tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kline flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kline blocks a jab.
Kline uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from al Gaddafi.
A big right from al Gaddafi misses.
Kline avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kline misses with a body kick.
al Gaddafi throws a hook to the side of Kline's head but Kline sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
al Gaddafi misses with a wild combination.
Kline circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kline keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kline slips a jab and a cross from al Gaddafi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kline bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
al Gaddafi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
al Gaddafi waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kline.

Kline closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

al Gaddafi looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Kline.

Kline is trying to work for a kimura but al Gaddafi is defending well.

Kline is trying to work for a kimura but al Gaddafi is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
al Gaddafi is trying to stand up here but Kline is controlling him well.
Kline not landing any meaningful shots this time.
al Gaddafi wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

al Gaddafi misses with a few strikes there.

al Gaddafi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kline to score an easy takedown into full guard.

al Gaddafi is looking for a triangle but Kline pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

al Gaddafi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kline with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
al Gaddafi wants to get back to his feet but Kline is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kline keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of al Gaddafi's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kline postures up in al Gaddafi's guard and throws a big left but al Gaddafi blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kline accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. al Gaddafi is keeping the position for now.
Kline thows a big elbow that misses.
al Gaddafi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
al Gaddafi doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Kline counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kline postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
al Gaddafi wants to stand and escape but Kline is having none of it.
Kline sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed al Gaddafi's guard.
Kline not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
al Gaddafi tries to kick Kline off but Kline keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
al Gaddafi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kline.
al Gaddafi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
al Gaddafi looks to land a left hand but Kline moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kline showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from al Gaddafi.

Kline drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kline working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kline tries to score with some ground and pound. al Gaddafi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Kline is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but al Gaddafi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kline throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kline has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Kline is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but al Gaddafi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Kline tries for a kimura but al Gaddafi is defending well.

al Gaddafi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Gaddafi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muammar al Gaddafi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from al Gaddafi misses.
Kline uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from al Gaddafi.
al Gaddafi tests Kline's chin there with a solid looking shot.
al Gaddafi 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.
Kline moves out of range of the strikes.
al Gaddafi just misses with a punch to the body.
al Gaddafi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kline has time to react.
Kline looks for a takedown but al Gaddafi sprawls well.
al Gaddafi with a poor takedown

and Kline counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kline won't allow al Gaddafi to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kline accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
al Gaddafi wants to stand up but Kline is controlling him.

al Gaddafi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kline can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kline postures up in al Gaddafi's guard and throws a big left but al Gaddafi blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kline in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
al Gaddafi is looking to stand up but Kline isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Kline dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kline darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
al Gaddafi wants to get back to his feet.
al Gaddafi trying to control here.

Kline is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, al Gaddafi has managed to free his arm - good work.

al Gaddafi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kline pulls his head out easily.
al Gaddafi wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Kline.

Kline looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kline sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. al Gaddafi defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kline moves out of range as al Gaddafi strikes.
al Gaddafi misses with a takedown attempt

and Kline decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in al Gaddafi's guard.
Kline scoring with some ground and pound.
Kline working some strikes from top position.
Kline throws a big right hand that misses.
Kline in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kline missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Gaddafi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
al Gaddafi wants to stand and escape but Kline is having none of it.
Kline with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kline loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kline stops al Gaddafi from standing up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Kline feints and as al Gaddafi raises his hands in defense, Kline changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

al Gaddafi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kline with a nice head shot there.
al Gaddafi wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kline drops back looking for a leg! al Gaddafi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and al Gaddafi manages to kick Kline off! Kline jumps back into al Gaddafi's guard.
Kline throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kline throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as al Gaddafi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Kline drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kline jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kline missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
al Gaddafi throws a shot from downtown. Kline moves away and avoids it.
al Gaddafi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from al Gaddafi misses.
Andy Kline is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
al Gaddafi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
al Gaddafi swinging wilding here.
al Gaddafi misses with a hook.

Kline scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

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

Kline wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by al Gaddafi, who protects the arm well.
Andy Kline overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on al Gaddafi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kline in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
al Gaddafi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kline misses with the ground and pound.
al Gaddafi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kline asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kline scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kline working the ground and pound but al Gaddafi is defending the strikes.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
al Gaddafi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kline counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kline thows a huge punch but al Gaddafi dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Kline showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kline 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Kline!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Exterme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Exterme might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pedro Sanchez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Exterme
vs
Sanchez

165 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
18
217 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Exterme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Exterme.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Exterme takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Exterme.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Exterme avoids it well.
Exterme lands a high kick to the side of Sanchez's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Exterme dives into guard, looking to finish.

Sanchez is rocked!

It looks like Pedro Sanchez has been cut.
Exterme showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Exterme finish him?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Exterme wants to get up but he can't break Sanchez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.

Sanchez pushes Exterme off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Exterme works the jab nicely.
Exterme throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Josh Exterme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez looks gassed!
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses.
Exterme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Exterme lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Exterme!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apachai Hopachai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryouta Tsukuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hopachai
vs
Tsukuda

170 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

169 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

High Octane Nutrition

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apachai Hopachai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryouta Tsukuda!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsukuda.
Good work by Hopachai as he checks the leg kick.
Tsukuda is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopachai doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsukuda circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tsukuda!
Tsukuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsukuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopachai.
Hopachai tries to clinch but Tsukuda is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsukuda stalks Hopachai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hopachai's face. Hopachai staggers backwards, shaken.
Tsukuda throws a right and a left that Hopachai avoids nicely.
Tsukuda shoots for a double leg takedown but Hopachai sprawls well. He's pushed Tsukuda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tsukuda lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hopachai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopachai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hopachai wants to clinch up but Tsukuda keeps it at a distance.
Hopachai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsukuda tries a low kick but Hopachai avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopachai tries to clinch but Tsukuda is having none of it.
Tsukuda shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopachai tries to sprawl out of it but Tsukuda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopachai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Apachai Hopachai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryouta Tsukuda.
Tsukuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopachai.
Hopachai tries to clinch but Tsukuda moves out of range.
Tsukuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsukuda keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopachai is looking to clinch but Tsukuda is avoiding it.
Hopachai tries to clinch there but Tsukuda circles away.
Hopachai tries to clinch but Tsukuda is having none of it.
Tsukuda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopachai circles away.
Hopachai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsukuda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopachai tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hopachai moves in looking to clinch but Tsukuda pushes him off.
Some bone on bone action there as Hopachai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopachai tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsukuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tsukuda is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsukuda is defended easily by Hopachai.
Hopachai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsukuda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 Apachai Hopachai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hopachai checks a leg kick nicely.
Tsukuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopachai.
Hopachai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryouta Tsukuda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopachai wants to clinch.
Tsukuda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopachai tries to clinch up.
Hopachai fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Tsukuda misses.
Tsukuda motions for Hopachai to come forward. Tsukuda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopachai is looking to clinch but Tsukuda is avoiding it.
Tsukuda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsukuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hopachai moves into the clinch successfully.

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.
Tsukuda takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hopachai throws an elbow that misses.
Hopachai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hopachai looking to throw knees to the head but Tsukuda is blocking nicely.

Tsukuda successfully pulls guard.
Tsukuda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hopachai manages to get himself to full guard.
Tsukuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopachai is retaining full guard.
Hopachai keeping moving, preventing Tsukuda from controlling successfully.
Hopachai controlling the position.
Tsukuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopachai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopachai controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsukuda wants to pass the guard but Hopachai is keeping the position.

Tsukuda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hopachai keeping full guard, as Tsukuda tries to pass.
Tsukuda trying to control but Hopachai is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hopachai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsukuda throws a low kick but Hopachai avoids it.
Hopachai tries to clinch up.
Tsukuda keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopachai tries to clinch but Tsukuda is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopachai tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsukuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopachai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Apachai Hopachai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hopachai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopachai wants to clinch up but Tsukuda keeps it at a distance.
Hopachai doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsukuda circles away.
A clash of legs there as Hopachai blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsukuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsukuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopachai.
Hopachai tries to clinch up but Tsukuda circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopachai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsukuda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopachai tries to clinch up but Tsukuda circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopachai checks a leg kick.
Hopachai checks a low kick from Tsukuda.
Hopachai tries to clinch but Tsukuda moves out of range.
Hopachai tries to clinch there but Tsukuda circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopachai moves in looking to clinch but Tsukuda pushes him off.
Hopachai blocks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopachai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopachai tries to clinch but Tsukuda is having none of it.
Tsukuda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tsukuda keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopachai tries to clinch up but Tsukuda circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopachai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apachai Hopachai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsukuda keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopachai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsukuda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopachai tries to clinch but Tsukuda moves out of range.
Tsukuda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Hopachai as he checks the leg kick.
Hopachai tries to clinch but Tsukuda is having none of it.
Ryouta Tsukuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apachai Hopachai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopachai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsukuda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsukuda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hopachai tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsukuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopachai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsukuda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsukuda tries to land a leg kick but Hopachai saw it coming and moves away.
Tsukuda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsukuda shoots in for a double leg but Hopachai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hopachai tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsukuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Apachai Hopachai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hopachai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Apachai Hopachai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
5%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between chrissy boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Marianos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marianos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Duran Duran - Wildboys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

boy
vs
Marianos

190 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, chrissy boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Marianos!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
boy scores with a nice right hand.
Marianos misses with a low kick.
boy misses with an uppercut. Marianos saw that one coming.
No joy there for boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
chrissy boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marianos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt boy.
boy misses with an uppercut.
boy throws the left hand but Marianos avoids the punch easily.
boy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marianos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marianos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marianos dodges the punch combination from boy.
Marianos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
boy looks to land a right hand but Marianos moved out of range.
boy misses with a hook.
Marianos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marianos.
boy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marianos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like chrissy boy has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
boy throws a series of punches but Marianos avoids them all with ease.
boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marianos.
boy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marianos counters with an outside leg kick.

Marianos has boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Marianos working boy over with knees to the body.
Marianos lands a good knee to the midsection. boy won't want to take too many of those.
boy is breathing heavily.
boy managing to block the knees to the body from Marianos.
boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
boy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marianos tries to land knees in the clinch but boy avoids the damage to the body.
Marianos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marianos landing knees to the body.
Marianos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has boy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marianos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
boy managing to block the knees to the body from Marianos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marianos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marianos.
Marianos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and boy avoids it.
Marianos trying to land knees to the body.
boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marianos missing with knees to the body.
Marianos missing with knees to the body.
boy avoiding damage as Marianos throws knees to the body.
Marianos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and boy avoids it.
Marianos tries to land knees in the clinch but boy avoids the damage to the body.
Marianos tries to land knees in the clinch but boy avoids the damage to the body.
boy tries to break free but Marianos pushes him back against the cage.
boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marianos prevents boy from breaking the clinch.
boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
boy is trying to break the clinch but Marianos is controlling him.
boy has had enough of the clinch but Marianos keeps him there for the moment.
Marianos tries to land knees in the clinch but boy avoids the damage to the body.
Marianos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and boy avoids it.
boy wants to break free but Marianos has control.
boy is trying to break free.
boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
boy can't break the clinch.
boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
boy can't break the clinch.
Marianos trying to land knees to the body.
boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marianos missing with knees to the body.
Marianos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite boy's efforts to push away.
Marianos prevents boy from breaking the clinch.
Marianos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and boy avoids it.
Marianos trying to land knees to the body.
boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marianos tries to land knees in the clinch but boy avoids the damage to the body.
boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Marianos has double underhooks.
boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Marianos won't allow it.
Marianos tries to land knees in the clinch but boy avoids the damage to the body.
boy is trying to break the clinch but Marianos is controlling him.
boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
boy managing to block the knees to the body from Marianos.
Marianos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. boy is defending well for now.
boy is trying to break the clinch but Marianos is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
boy is trying to break the clinch but Marianos has him pressed against the cage.
Marianos unloads a knee to the mid-section. boy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marianos has boy pressed against the cage, preventing boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marianos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from boy.
boy is trying to force a seperation but Marianos has the dominant position.
boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marianos prevents boy from breaking the clinch.
Marianos trying to land knees to the body.
boy tries to break free but Marianos pushes him back against the cage.
boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Marianos won't allow it.
boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Marianos has double underhooks.
Marianos keeps control of boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
boy managing to block the knees to the body from Marianos.
boy managing to block the knees to the body from Marianos.
Marianos keeps control of boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
boy tries to break free but Marianos pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
boy tries to break the clinch but Marianos is controlling the position.
boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Marianos won't allow it.
boy is trying to break the clinch but Marianos is controlling him.
Marianos lands a good knee to the midsection. boy won't want to take too many of those.
boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Marianos has double underhooks.
boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Marianos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on chrissy boy's cut.
That's time! boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

boy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marianos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
boy throws a looping overhand right but Marianos ducks down to avoid it.
chrissy boy is winning the standup battle so far.
boy throws a big shot that misses.
boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marianos.
No joy there for boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marianos staying out of range there.
boy throws out a loose jab but Marianos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marianos. That's going to slow boy down.
boy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
boy throws a series of punches but Marianos moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
boy looks to throw the jab but Marianos is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marianos. That's going to slow boy down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marianos slips a jab and a cross from boy.
Marianos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but boy circles away quickly and effectively.
boy misses with a double jab
and Marianos counters with a head kick. That will keep boy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Marianos has closed the distance and engaged boy in a clinch.
Marianos working boy over with knees to the body.
Marianos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. boy is defending well for now.
boy managing to block the knees to the body from Marianos.
Marianos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and boy avoids it.
Marianos tries to land knees in the clinch but boy avoids the damage to the body.
Marianos missing with knees to the body.
Marianos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and boy avoids it.
boy managing to block the knees to the body from Marianos.
Marianos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. boy is defending well for now.
Marianos scores a nice knee to the body.
boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Marianos has double underhooks.
boy tries to circle away but Marianos has him pinned against the cage.
boy is trying to force a seperation but Marianos has the dominant position.
boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
boy avoiding damage as Marianos throws knees to the body.
Marianos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and boy avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Marianos has double underhooks.
Marianos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from boy.
boy wants to break free but Marianos has control.
Marianos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite boy's efforts to push away.
boy is trying to force a seperation but Marianos has the dominant position.
boy tries to circle away but Marianos has him pinned against the cage.
boy is trying to break the clinch but Marianos is controlling him.
boy tries to break free but Marianos pushes him back against the cage.
boy tries to break the clinch but Marianos is controlling the position.
Marianos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marianos has him pressed against the cage.
Marianos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marianos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. boy is defending well for now.
Marianos missing with knees to the body.

boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
boy misses with a jab to the body
and Marianos counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from boy misses.
boy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marianos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
boy throws a right hand that Marianos ducks under and follows up with a left that Marianos also avoids with ease.
Marianos moves out of range as boy strikes.
Marianos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
boy takes a swing at Marianos's ribcage but misses.
Marianos staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from boy.
Marianos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
boy lands a really nice looking cross but Marianos seems unphased.
boy looks to throw the jab but Marianos is out of range.
boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marianos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marianos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
boy throws a right hand that Marianos ducks under and follows up with a left that Marianos also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marianos.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marianos, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marianos.
Marianos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marianos.
Marianos slips under a jab from boy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marianos.
Marianos scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marianos throws a leg kick which misses boy's front leg but catches the back leg as boy tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Marianos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on chrissy boy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Marianos has boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Marianos trying to land knees to the body.
boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marianos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arturo Marianos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
boy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marianos lands a good knee to the midsection. boy won't want to take too many of those.
Marianos crunches a lovely knee into boy's ribcage.
Marianos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
boy managing to block the knees to the body from Marianos.
Marianos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Marianos.
boy managing to block the knees to the body from Marianos.
boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
boy avoiding damage as Marianos throws knees to the body.
boy avoiding damage as Marianos throws knees to the body.
boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marianos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. boy is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marianos has boy pressed against the cage, preventing boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marianos keeps control of boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
boy managing to block the knees to the body from Marianos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
boy is trying to force a seperation but Marianos has the dominant position.
boy avoiding damage as Marianos throws knees to the body.
Marianos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. boy is defending well for now.
boy wants to break free but Marianos has control.
boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
boy avoiding damage as Marianos throws knees to the body.
boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Marianos won't allow it.
Marianos missing with knees to the body.
Marianos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. boy is defending well for now.
boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
boy tries to circle away but Marianos has him pinned against the cage.
Marianos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. boy is defending well for now.
boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
boy cracks Marianos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marianos slips a jab and a cross from boy.
Marianos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
boy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marianos slips a jab from boy.
boy misses with a double jab.
boy throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marianos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marianos scoring well with a low kick there.
Marianos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
boy misses with a straight left.
Marianos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as boy throws out the jab.
Marianos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from boy misses the target.
Arturo Marianos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marianos takes the fight into the clinch.
Marianos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and boy avoids it.
Marianos has boy pressed against the cage, preventing boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marianos has him pressed against the cage.
boy avoiding damage as Marianos throws knees to the body.
Marianos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
boy managing to block the knees to the body from Marianos.
Marianos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marianos trying to land knees to the body.
Marianos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marianos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and boy avoids it.
Marianos trying to land knees to the body.
boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marianos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and boy avoids it.
chrissy boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marianos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from boy.
boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Marianos won't allow it.
boy is trying to break free.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Marianos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter the Dragon. The crowd seem to be enjoying Parks's choice of entrance music: I'm Awesome by Spose. Bruce lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

lee
vs
Parks

190 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

ACME-UCF NUTRITION

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Parks!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parks tries to clinch up.
lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch up but lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.

lee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Parks tries to escape but lee is in control.
Parks is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Parks, who protects the arm well.
Parks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Parks tries to escape but lee is in control.

lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Parks is defending well.

lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Parks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parks wants to get back to his feet.

Parks explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parks.
lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Parks counters by moving into the clinch.
Parks working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Parks just misses with a elbow thrown towards lee's brow.
lee is trying to drag Parks to the mat but Parks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks stops a takedown attempt from lee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Parks lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Bruce lee has been cut.
Parks tries to land a knee to the head but lee blocks with his arms.
lee is trying to force a seperation but Parks has the dominant position.
Parks scores a nice knee to the body.
Parks misses with a knee to the head.
Parks connects with a nasty looking knee right to lee's face.
Parks looks gassed!
lee is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Parks.
Parks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Parks is pressed up against the cage. lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parks down to the mat. Parks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
lee misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Parks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Parks tries to clinch but lee moves out of range.
Parks tries to clinch up but lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Parks moves in looking to clinch but lee pushes him off.
lee shoots in for a takedown but Parks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Parks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with lee, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Parks.
A nice left hand lands by Parks.
lee can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Parks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Parks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Parks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Parks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
lee blocks an elbow strike from Parks.
Parks lands with a left to the head.
lee jumps guard but Parks stands there with lee around his waist. lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

lee pulls guard successfully.
Parks wanted to stand there but lee had control of the position.

Parks is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but lee has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Parks is looking to defend but lee has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Parks! lee pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Parks taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruce lee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Banderman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalahu Kahala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banderman comes to the cage accompanied by On To The Next One. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Banderman
vs
Kahala

190 cm
22
204 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

198 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Machina Clothing (Formerly Ares Combatwear)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Banderman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalahu Kahala!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Banderman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kahala to the mat! Kahala manages to get full guard.
Banderman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kahala on the ground.

Kahala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banderman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kahala working for a triangle but Banderman defends it easily.
Kahala keeping moving, preventing Banderman from controlling successfully.

Kahala is looking for a triangle but Banderman pushes his legs off easily.
Banderman throws a strike but Kahala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kahala throws a strike but Banderman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kahala working for submissions but it's allowed Banderman to get to half guard.

Kahala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kahala actively working from the bottom here.

Kahala looking for submissions off his back.
Kahala looks gassed!
Banderman is keen to just control but Kahala is a slippery customer.
Kahala flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banderman is looking to take a break and control but Kahala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kahala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banderman.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kahala shoots and misses

and Banderman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banderman.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kahala has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Banderman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kahala.
Kahala is letting Banderman control him for a moment.

Banderman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kahala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kahala holding on.
Kahala is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Banderman off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahala missing with strikes from the back.
Kahala avoiding Banderman 's attempts to control his hands.
Banderman covering up well under a series of strikes from Kahala.
Kahala misses with punches from the back.

Kahala working for the choke.

Banderman showing good submission defense here.

Banderman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Banderman fending off the submission attempt from Kahala.
Banderman looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kahala doesn't have the hooks in and Banderman manages to turn into his guard.

Kahala working for submissions but it's allowed Banderman to get to half guard.
Kahala regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kahala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Kahala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banderman defends well.
Kahala looking to control.
Kahala keeping moving, preventing Banderman from controlling successfully.
Banderman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banderman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Kahala had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Banderman is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kahala Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Banderman's back instead.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banderman trying to control the hands but Kahala breaks the grip.
Banderman covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kahala throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kahala punishes Banderman with strikes from the back mount.

Kahala is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahala missing with punches from the back.

Kahala working for a choke but Banderman is defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kalahu Kahala!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cane's entrance music is Ghost. A fine choice. Guevara is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bulls on Parade. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Cane
vs
Guevara

200 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

190 cm
18
261 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thiago Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ernesto Guevara!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane shoots in but Guevara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guevara throws out a loose jab but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Guevara misses its intended target.
Cane fails with a takedown attempt.
Cane shoots in for a double leg but Guevara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cane lands a high kick!
Cane closes the distance and clinches up with Guevara, looking for a takedown. Cane pushes Guevara against the cage but Guevara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cane shoots in for a double leg but Guevara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guevara lands with a shot to the body.
Cane is breathing heavily.
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!
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Guevara.
Guevara lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Cane is looking to close the distance but Guevara sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Cane crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Cane is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ernesto Guevara!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantine I the Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen Ludacris-Move Bitch as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jerome Carter was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

I the Great
vs
Carter

190 cm
22
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
206 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Constantine I the Great!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Carter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Great changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter ducks straight into an uppercut from the Great and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Carter maanges to regain guard straight away.

It looks like Jerome Carter has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

the Great gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A slow jab from the Great misses its intended target.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Carter looks gassed!
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
the Great measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Carter! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Constantine I the Great!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos comes to the cage accompanied by Salute Your Solution. Parker has chosen Armin Van Buren - Sail as his entrance music. Kelvin Parker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ramos
vs
Parker

185 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelvin Parker!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Parker scores with a four punch combination!

Ramos is rocked!
Ramos throws a combination that misses
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Ramos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Victor Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Ramos off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Parker follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Ramos was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kelvin Parker!