Pipeline Fight Night PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Muhammad
vs
Nasri

190 cm
27
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ali Muhammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samir Nasri!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhammad tries for a takedown but Nasri circles away easily
enabling Nasri to counter with a crisp jab.
Muhammad slips a jab and a cross from Nasri.
Muhammad throws a hook but Nasri blocks it.
Muhammad lands with a kick to the temple. Nasri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nasri throws a left and a right that both miss

and Muhammad counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nasri!
Nasri looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Nasri's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nasri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muhammad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Muhammad is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Muhammad gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Muhammad gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Muhammad apologises and we restart here on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Nasri misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nasri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Muhammad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nasri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Muhammad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasri misses with a double jab
and Muhammad counters with an outside leg kick.
Nasri misses with a series of wild punches.
Nasri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muhammad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nasri counters with a nice uppercut.
Nasri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhammad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad shoots and misses
and Nasri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muhammad is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasri misses with a combination
and Muhammad counters with a good low kick that Nasri was not able to check.
Muhammad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nasri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali Muhammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nasri misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Nasri does no damage.
Muhammad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nasri counters with a series of strikes. Muhammad will be more careful next time no doubt.

Muhammad is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Muhammad takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Nasri cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samir Nasri!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Kuziemski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sutherland
vs
Kuziemski

189 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Kuziemski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuziemski throws a combination that misses

and Sutherland counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sutherland stops Kuziemski from standing up.
Sutherland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuziemski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuziemski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sutherland tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuziemski is retaining full guard.
Sutherland passes into half guard.
Sutherland is controlling the pace.
Kuziemski is trying to stand back up but Sutherland is controlling him
Sutherland has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuziemski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sutherland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sutherland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sutherland controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuziemski's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sutherland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sutherland landing shots from mount.
Sutherland controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
You get the feeling that Kuziemski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sutherland content just to control the position here.

Kuziemski tries to buck Sutherland off so he can stand up but Sutherland has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Kuziemski falls backwards, slamming Sutherland to the mat but Sutherland holds on tight! Kuziemski is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Sutherland!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hes Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch's entrance music is Watercolour - Pendulum. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Hes Good enters the cage!

Lynch
vs
Good

200 cm
25
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hes Good!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lynch moves into range and clinches up with Good.
Lynch is trying to push Good away but Good has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A left hand lands to the body for Good.
Lynch is trying to break free.
Good utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Good.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good lands an elbow just above Lynch 's eye.
Good lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lynch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Good.
Good landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good landing knees to the head.
Good lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lynch backwards.
Good lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lynch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Lynch is rocked!
Good comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Lynch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good dips a shoulder and cracks Lynch with a mighty uppercut! Lynch falls back against the cage and Good unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lynch is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Good screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hes Good!

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 Anthony Diprose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lot Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Diprose
vs
Edwards

188 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Crimson Supplements($50 159 Recovery)

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Diprose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lot Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diprose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards throws a front kick that sends Diprose stumbling back into the cage.

Diprose shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Edwards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diprose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diprose passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Edwards!
Edwards is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Edwards tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diprose connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Edwards tries to lock up and control but Diprose gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Edwards in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diprose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edwards is looking to escape.
Diprose postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Edwards looks a forlorn figure.
Diprose working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Diprose scoring with strikes but Edwards is staying in there.
Diprose working Edwards over with strikes here.
Diprose looking to finish Edwards with some ground and pound. This is bad for Edwards!

It looks like Lot Edwards has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diprose working Edwards over with strikes here.
Diprose connects with a bit shot that sees Edwards covering up! More strikes from Diprose and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Diprose is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Diprose!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puerro Armantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RAWR. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anderson
vs
Armantes

186 cm
25
173 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marc Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Puerro Armantes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armantes tries to clinch up.

Armantes moves into the clinch.
Armantes lands a knee to the head.
Armantes is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Armantes down to the mat. Armantes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Armantes tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Armantes fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Armantes tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Anderson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Armantes defend it? Anderson steps over the head and cranks it - Armantes is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marc Anderson!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Zangiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Zangiev looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Marks
vs
Zangiev

189 cm
26
209 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Zangiev!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Marks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Marks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marks wants to free his trapped foot but Zangiev is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Marks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Marks is looking for a kimura but Zangiev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marks to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zangiev has managed to free his arm - good work.

Marks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zangiev is just riding it out for now. Marks eventually gives up the hold.

Marks is trying to work for a kimura but Zangiev is defending well.

Marks is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Marks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zangiev is just riding it out for now. Marks eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Marks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zangiev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zangiev is trying is best to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks is thwarting Zangiev's attempts to control the position.

Zangiev is defending against the submission attempts here by Marks.

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

Marks is trying to work for a kimura but Zangiev is defending well.

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.
Zangiev is trying to maintain the position but Marks is very close to passing his half guard.

Marks seems to be looking for submissions.
Zangiev is looking to improve his position.
Zangiev looks gassed!

Marks wants to work for an arm triangle but Zangiev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zangiev is controlling Marks's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Marks 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zangiev tries to sprawl but Marks drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Marks 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.

Marks is looking for a kimura but Zangiev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marks to get the leverage.
Zangiev is breathing heavily.

Marks is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marks seems to be looking for submissions.

Marks is trying to work for a kimura but Zangiev is defending well.

Marks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marks tries to pass to full mount but Zangiev defends it.

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.
Zangiev gets back to full guard.

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

Marks looking for a guillotine here but Zangiev defends easily.

Marks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zangiev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangiev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marks has momentary wrist control but Zangiev slips an elbow through the middle.
Marks wants to sweep but no luck.
Zangiev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zangiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zangiev postures up and lands a big shot to Marks's brow.
Zangiev throws and elbow that misses. Marks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zangiev's guard. Nice move by Marks!

Marks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zangiev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zangiev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zangiev!
Zangiev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zangiev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marks gets full guard.
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 Karl Marks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Marks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Marks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Marks is trying to get an arm triangle but Zangiev is defending well.

Marks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zangiev has escaped the position, nice work there.

Marks is trying to get an arm triangle but Zangiev is defending well.
Zangiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Marks has an Americana. Zangiev didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Marks is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Marks hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Karl Marks!