GAMMA: Contenders #85 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhonny Batongbato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batongbato comes into a darkened arena with his song building. nobody kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smith
vs
Batongbato

180 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Smith!
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, Jhonny Batongbato!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batongbato looks to clinch

and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batongbato is keeping the position for now.
Batongbato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batongbato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Batongbato is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Batongbato gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batongbato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith seems keen to control Batongbato's posture.
Batongbato preventing the sweep.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Batongbato throwing strikes but missing.

We're going to have a standup here because Billy Smith wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Batongbato misses with a takedown

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Batongbato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batongbato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith controlling from the top position.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith stands and throws Batongbato's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batongbato is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Batongbato denies him.

Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Batongbato is looking for a sweep.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.

That's four 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.
Batongbato takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith trying to control the position but Batongbato is working away.
Batongbato taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batongbato is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Batongbato taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Smith 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.

Batongbato misses with a takedown

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Batongbato won't be happy with that.
Billy Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Batongbato is looking for a sweep.
Smith taking a breather here.
Smith working away.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Smith cracks Batongbato with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Batongbato wants to get back to his feet but Smith drags him back down.
Batongbato is looking for a sweep.
Batongbato is breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Batongbato is defending well.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Batongbato wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Batongbato is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the pace for now.

Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The referee warns Batongbato that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith scoring with strikes but Batongbato is staying in there.
Smith controlling from mount.

Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Batongbato frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Batongbato can't escape the position.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Batongbato but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Batongbato is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Batongbato is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith landing shots from mount.

It looks like Jhonny Batongbato has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith landing punches.

Smith looking for a guillotine from mount but Batongbato is having none of it.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.

The cut above Jhonny Batongbato's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jhonny Batongbato's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Smith!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Cordoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronnie Cordoza is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Noonan
vs
Cordoza

178 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
24
170 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Noonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Cordoza!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cordoza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Noonan's half guard.
Cordoza slips a nice elbow through Noonan's hands, connecting with Noonan's forehead.
Noonan tries to kick Cordoza off but Cordoza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Noonan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cordoza.
Noonan trying to control but Cordoza postures up.
Cordoza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cordoza moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Noonan.
Cordoza in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Cordoza decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cordoza looks to land a left hand but Noonan moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoza scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cordoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noonan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cordoza counters with a left hand that sends Noonan to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noonan striking from the bottom.
Cordoza controlling from the top position.
Cordoza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cordoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Noonan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cordoza stands up from Noonan's guard - Cordoza perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza misses with a straight left.

Cordoza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Noonan did well to prevent Cordoza getting side control.
Cordoza working Noonan over with strikes.
Cordoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cordoza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Noonan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza is landing with some decent strikes but Noonan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cordoza connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cordoza lands a big shot to the head and Noonan winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ronnie Cordoza!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon Rekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tony Sinclair enters the cage!

Rekker
vs
Sinclair

180 cm
24
180 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

175 cm
28
182 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damon Rekker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Sinclair counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rekker won't be happy with that.
Rekker prevents Sinclair from improving position.
Rekker is trying to get back to his feet.
Sinclair content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
I wouldn't like to be where Rekker is right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Sinclair politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sinclair prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekker wants to get back to his feet.
Rekker wants to get back to his feet but Sinclair is dominant here and he's now got Rekker's back!
Sinclair slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rekker wants to control his opponent's hands but Sinclair gets his hands free.
Rekker trying to get back to his feet but Sinclair is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Rekker right now.

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.
Rekker wants to get back to his feet.
Sinclair biding his time, controlling Rekker.
Sinclair's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rekker trying to control the hands but Sinclair breaks the grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Rekker right now.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tony Sinclair wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rekker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rekker throws a head kick that misses.

Sinclair looking to score a takedown here. Rekker is defending well but Sinclair drives through and ends up in Rekker's guard.
Rekker wants to stand and escape but Sinclair is having none of it.
Rekker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Rekker pushes Sinclair off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rekker throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sinclair counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sinclair slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rekker wants to get back to his feet but Sinclair is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rekker can't keep his opponent in guard - Sinclair advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sinclair is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekker is trying to stand back up but Sinclair is controlling him
Rekker tries to roll over but Sinclair keeps him under control.

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.
Rekker has a hand on Sinclair's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sinclair takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rekker is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sinclair content just to control the position here.
Rekker tries to buck Sinclair off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rekker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

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.
Sinclair controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rekker working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Sinclair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rekker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sinclair's head.
Sinclair dives in and grabs Rekker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rekker pushes down on Sinclair's head and hops out.
Sinclair shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rekker pinned against the cage. Rekker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rekker swings away with a body shot that misses

and Sinclair counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Sinclair is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rekker pushes Sinclair off looking to stand but Sinclair dives back in and keeps control.
Sinclair is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rekker is looking to improve his position.
Sinclair is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sinclair controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Rekker is desperately trying to improve his position but Sinclair has a good base and remains in mount.
Rekker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sinclair controlling the pace for now.
Rekker regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rekker wants to improve his position but Sinclair is controlling well.
Tony Sinclair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sinclair moves nicely into side control.

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.
Sinclair works to advance to full mount. Rekker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sinclair controlling the pace for now.
Tony Sinclair has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rekker trying desperately to get to his feet.
Damon Rekker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sinclair controlling the position easily from mount.
Rekker really wants to buck Sinclair off and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Sinclair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sinclair winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Sinclair!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aluicious James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tai Pei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pei has chosen Rad Anthem as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

James
vs
Pei

170 cm
30
177 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

188 cm
25
173 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aluicious James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tai Pei!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pei gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pei being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pei can do anything to dispel that myth.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Pei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
James fails to land a wild elbow strike.
James 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.
James tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pei's legs.
James postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
James throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pei prevents James from improving position.
Pei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ground and pound from James seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pei parries the strikes from James easily there. James is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pei to escape.
James fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pei is avoiding damage well.

James has hold of Pei's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pei seems comfortable defending it but James has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pei is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pei is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but James couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aluicious James!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Takesian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takesian kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is United States Marine Corps Hymn. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Takesian
vs
TupperIII

188 cm
22
213 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

200 cm
23
215 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Hellbent, Inc.™

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Takesian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperIII!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takesian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by TupperIII.
TupperIII shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takesian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eli Takesian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takesian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Takesian. Those never looked like landing.
Takesian moves in looking to clinch but TupperIII pushes him off.
Takesian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
TupperIII moves out of range as Takesian strikes.
TupperIII misses with a takedown
and Takesian counters with a big head kick but TupperIII shrugs it off.
Takesian misses with a wild combination.
TupperIII has his takedown stuffed
and Takesian counters with a series of strikes. TupperIII will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eli Takesian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takesian tries to land a front kick but TupperIII steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
TupperIII with a poor takedown
and Takesian counters with a nice kick to the body.
TupperIII looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takesian clinches up against the cage.
Takesian scores with a shot to the side of TupperIII's head.
Takesian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takesian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
TupperIII is trying desperately to land a takedown but Takesian is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for TupperIII.
Takesian lands a right hand that snaps the head of TupperIII backwards.
Takesian lands an elbow that stopped TupperIII in his tracks for a moment.
Takesian lands a nice uppercut.

Takesian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takesian wants to clinch.
Jab from Takesian.
Takesian looks to score with a jab to the body but TupperIII is just out of range.
A punch combination from Takesian misses.
TupperIII showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takesian.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takesian throws a right and a left that both miss.
TupperIII takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takesian is looking to clinch but TupperIII is avoiding it.
Takesian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches TupperIII on the side of the head.
Takesian lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut.
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!
TupperIII doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takesian counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for TupperIII to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Takesian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eli Takesian!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingsley comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Stained Nike's - Complete. Murdock has chosen Man Without Fear as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kingsley
vs
Murdock

175 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

180 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Powerful

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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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsley throws a head kick that misses
and Murdock finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Kingsley

and Murdock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kingsley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murdock landing knees to the body.
Murdock landing knees to the body.
Kingsley is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murdock.
Murdock thumps Kingsley with a low kick.
Murdock connects with the punch.
Kingsley throws a head kick that misses
and Murdock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kingsley throws a head kick that misses
and Murdock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murdock clinches with his opponent.

Kingsley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kingsley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murdock counters with a thumping low kick.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kingsley throws a combination that misses
and Murdock counters with an inside leg kick.
Kingsley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murdock counters with a head kick. That will keep Kingsley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kingsley misses with the body kick
and Murdock counters with a big head kick but Kingsley shrugs it off.
Murdock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Kingsley misses
and Murdock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murdock feints and then cracks Kingsley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kingsley down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock lands a head kick. Kingsley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kingsley throws a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kingsley is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Kingsley is rocked!
Murdock lands a big head kick that sends Kingsley to the canvas! Murdock follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Murdock!