P2.0^X: FF MMA R4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mayhem Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hardy
vs
Gracie

210 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

183 cm
25
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mayhem Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexis Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie with a poor takedown

and Hardy counters by clinching up.
Hardy stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hardy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hardy kicks Gracie off and gets to his feet.

Hardy moves into the clinch.

Hardy jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hardy has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Hardy trying to control here.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Hardy defends it.
Hardy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexis Gracie was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Hardy has managed to clinch.

Gracie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hardy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gracie to the mat. Gracie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Hardy postures up.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard.
Hardy is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie wants to stand but Hardy is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardy's guard.
Hardy gets full guard.
Gracie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hardy is proving hard to escape from.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexis Gracie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed

and Hardy counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Mayhem Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Gracie.
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!
Hardy controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
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 Mayhem Hardy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hardy connects with the punch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.

Hardy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mayhem Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie wants to control but Hardy postures up.

Hardy decides to stand back up. Hardy steps back and let's Gracie get back to his feet.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hardy moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hardy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracie is trying to keep an underhook but Hardy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Hardy is going to stand back up.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Hardy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hardy throws and elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hardy's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
Hardy wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is pushing down on Hardy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hardy is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is trying to control. Hardy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Hardy is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Hardy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hardy is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops!

Gracie looking to break Hardy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hardy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie is hanging on to Hardy's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hardy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Hardy is controlling his hands well.

Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hardy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hardy trying to control but not successfully.

Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Hardy is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hardy clinches up against the cage.
Hardy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Hardy breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.

Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hardy lands a couple of digs.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy lands a couple of elbows.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Hardy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardy defends it easily.
Hardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hardy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardy!
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is working to get back to half guard.
Hardy manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Hardy won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Hardy pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely.

Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hardy counters by clinching up.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Mayhem Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Gracie.
A bit of stalling here from Hardy.

Hardy pulls guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Hardy has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hardy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mayhem Hardy!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeriba Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riski Hiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sinclair
vs
Hiski

196 cm
25
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Perkele!
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeriba Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riski Hiski!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Hiski or perhaps it was just good defense by Sinclair which made him look bad.
Hiski fails to land the takedown.
Sinclair thumps Hiski with a low kick.
Hiski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sinclair circles away.
Jeriba Sinclair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riski Hiski.
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hiski. No joy for Sinclair on that attempt.
Hiski has a takedown stuffed.
Hiski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sinclair throws a leg kick which misses Hiski's front leg but catches the back leg as Hiski tries to avoid it.

Hiski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sinclair's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sinclair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sinclair will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sinclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hiski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sinclair looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hiski is defending well. Sinclair quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hiski has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sinclair celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeriba Sinclair!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Karpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butt Plug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Karpo
vs
Plug

208 cm
25
278 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
294 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannu Karpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butt Plug!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karpo shoots in looking for a takedown but Plug manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karpo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karpo looks for a takedown but Plug sprawls well.
Karpo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Plug has closed the distance and engaged Karpo in a clinch.
Plug stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Plug misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Plug.
Plug digs a right hand underneath Karpo's ribcage. Karpo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Karpo misses with a knee to the head.
Plug blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karpo with a knee to the head.

It looks like Butt Plug has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plug trying to stall but Karpo improves his position.
A hook to the body from Plug.
Plug avoiding damage as Karpo throws knees to the body.
Plug looking to stall.
Plug tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plug wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Plug working aggressively here.
Plug being controlled against the cage.
Karpo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Plug struggles to land a body shot inside as Karpo controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plug has had enough of the clinch but Karpo keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karpo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plug avoids it.
Karpo tries to land a knee to the head but Plug blocks with his arms.
Plug is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karpo is keeping busy.
Plug tries to break free but Karpo pushes him back against the cage.
Plug trying to control the position but instead, Karpo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Plug into the cage.
Karpo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plug avoids it.
Plug works on Karpo's body with a couple of short punches.
Plug lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karpo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karpo tries to pull guard but Plug won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannu Karpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plug pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Plug scores with a nice short uppercut.
Plug misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Plug fails to land.
Plug should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Plug tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karpo blocking some punches.
Plug on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plug.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Plug's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karpo takes one to the side of the head.
Plug scores with a decent looking hook.
Plug throws a sloppy head kick and Karpo moves out of range easily.
Karpo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Plug throws a looping overhand right but Karpo ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Karpo.
Karpo takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plug comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karpo fails with a takedown attempt.
Karpo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karpo shoots in looking for a takedown but Plug manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karpo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Karpo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Plug. Plug obviously looking to wear him down.
Plug connects with an inside leg kick.
Plug connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karpo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Hannu Karpo has been cut.
Plug fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karpo.
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!
Plug lands with a cross.
Karpo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Plug scores with a kick to the midsection.
Plug scores with a nice strike.
Hannu Karpo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plug scores with a jab to the jaw.

Karpo is rocked!
Plug throws out a loose jab but Karpo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Karpo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karpo blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Plug misses its intended target.
Plug swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karpo seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheers as Plug lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karpo doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plug connects with a solid leg kick.
Butt Plug seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plug cracks Karpo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Karpo falls backwards against the cage. Plug follows up with more strikes that drop Karpo to his knees. Plug keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Karpo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butt Plug!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armoton Armo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Hissi Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hissi Junior has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Armoton Armo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Armo
vs
Hissi Junior

202 cm
25
299 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

202 cm
25
268 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armoton Armo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timo Hissi Junior!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hissi Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hissi Junior looks gassed!
Armo is looking to slow Hissi Junior down with leg kicks.
Hissi Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armo thumps Hissi Junior with a low kick.
Hissi Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Timo Hissi Junior has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hissi Junior swats away the attempt to clinch by Armo.
Armo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Armo lands a big right hand that sends Hissi Junior crashing to the mat! Armo stays standing though and waves Hissi Junior back to his feet!
Armo lands a nice hook to Hissi Junior's body. Hissi Junior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Armo measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Hissi Junior! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Armoton Armo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kova Vasuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lindroos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Eric Lindroos enters the cage!

Vasuri
vs
Lindroos

224 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kova Vasuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Lindroos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Lindroos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
8%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Tyroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mao Zedong has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Zedong
vs
Tyroon

190 cm
26
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

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Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mao Zedong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Tyroon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zedong throws a right hand that Tyroon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyroon also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Zedong.
Zedong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyroon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zedong throws a shot to the body.
Tyroon misses with a shot to the body
and Zedong counters with a series of strikes. Tyroon will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the liver by Zedong. Beautiful body shot.
Zedong misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyroon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zedong lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zedong lands a right hook to the body.
Zedong scores with a shot to the body.
Zedong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tyroon back to the cage. Zedong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong lands a two punch combo.
Tyroon dodges the punch combination from Zedong.
Tyroon dodges the punch combination from Zedong.
No joy there for Zedong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyroon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zedong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zedong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyroon misses with a few strikes there.
Zedong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zedong is looking to wear down Tyroon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyroon connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zedong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyroon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zedong jabs Tyroon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mao Zedong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Zedong misses with a double jab.
Zedong fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyroon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tyroon throws a looping overhand right but Zedong ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zedong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyroon slips a jab and a cross from Zedong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zedong.
Zedong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Zedong misses.
Some wild striking there from Zedong.

That's two 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.
Zedong throws a right and a left that Tyroon avoids nicely.
Zedong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyroon.
No joy there for Zedong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zedong tries to bum rush Tyroon with a series of wild strikes but Tyroon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyroon dodges the punch combination from Zedong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyroon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Mao Zedong has been cut.
Tyroon throws a right hand that misses
and Zedong counters with a series of strikes. Tyroon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zedong looks to land a combination. Tyroon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyroon looks to score with a jab to the body but Zedong is just out of range.
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!
Zedong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zedong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zedong digs a good hook to Tyroon's body.
Tyroon closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Zedong out cold! Zedong corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brad Tyroon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
18%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakastaja Nurminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paivakanni Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurminen comes into the arena with Electric Six - Gay Bar blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nurminen
vs
Johnson

194 cm
25
225 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rakastaja Nurminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paivakanni Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nurminen clinches.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nurminen scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nurminen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nurminen throws an elbow but it misses.
Nurminen wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.

Nurminen manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Nurminen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Nurminen misses.
Nurminen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Johnson looks gassed!
Nurminen swinging wildly here.
Nurminen tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Johnson is rocked!

It looks like Paivakanni Johnson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson glances at the clock... BAM! Nurminen nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Johnson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Johnson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rakastaja Nurminen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Mieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kallelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mieto comes into the arena with Pikku G - Älä ole vihainen blaring out of the sound system. Kallelainen has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mieto
vs
Kallelainen

191 cm
25
266 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
295 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juha Mieto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Kallelainen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Mieto tenderised Kallelainen's leg. Kallelainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kallelainen looks gassed!
Mieto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mieto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kallelainen.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mieto.
Mieto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mieto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Good work by Kallelainen as he checks the leg kick.

Mieto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kallelainen to the mat! Kallelainen manages to get full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kallelainen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mieto passes Kallelainen's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Mieto is working for a kimura but Kallelainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Mieto works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mieto has isolated one of Kallelainen's arms. Kallelainen looking to fight him off but Mieto twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Mieto!